Fake angora

Fake angora is a textile material that imitates the properties of real angora fiber (from the Angora rabbit), but it is mainly made from cheaper raw materials such as acrylic, polyester, viscose, or fine sheep’s wool. Its rise became prominent in the 20th century as a response to the growing demand for soft, warm, yet affordable fabrics, since genuine angora is very expensive, less available, and often needs to be blended with other fibers due to its low strength. The production of fake angora uses standard textile technologies—synthetic or natural fibers are carded, blended, and spun into fine yarns. The structure and surface are then modified through brushing or heat treatment to achieve the characteristic soft “halo” effect similar to the original fiber. The material is colorfast, lightweight, thermally insulating, and has an elegant appearance. In the textile industry, fake angora is popular mainly for sweaters, scarves, hats, gloves, and fashion accessories, as it combines a pleasant feel and visual appeal with an affordable price. Although it does not offer all the functional properties and durability of genuine angora, its efficient production makes it widely used in mass fashion.