A guide to micron counts of exotic fibers
This is a guide only. Micron counts vary from animal to animal.
Alpaca 26-27
Llama 28-30
Camel dehaired 20
Guanco 15-16
Vicuna 12-14
Mohair - adult 30-55
Mohair - kid 25-26
Angora rabbit 12-15
Cashmere dehaired 13-16
Qiviut 10-13
Buffalo dehaired 12-29
Pygora 18-28
Cashgora 17-20
Alpaca 26-27
Llama 28-30
Camel dehaired 20
Guanco 15-16
Vicuna 12-14
Mohair - adult 30-55
Mohair - kid 25-26
Angora rabbit 12-15
Cashmere dehaired 13-16
Qiviut 10-13
Buffalo dehaired 12-29
Pygora 18-28
Cashgora 17-20
I've found the information on different sources on the internet and also from owners information. I will post sheeps micron counts later after I finish checking on a couple more.
Hope this helps someone.

1 Comments:
Hi Linda!!!
Look forward to seeing you inchies and earrings posted soon!
Happy felting!
Hannah
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