Pygora Fiber 

A registered Pygora goat may contain up to 75% of either Angora or Pygmy genes—and as little as 25% of the other breed as well as any combination between these extremes. Therefore, these goats can have a range of fiber types. For this reason, the Pygora Breeders Association developed carefully-defined breed standards for 3 Pygora fiber types (these definitions of the Pygora Fiber types come from the PBA Pygora Breed Standards):

 

Type A is a long fiber, averaging 6+ inches in length. It drapes in long lustrous ringlets. It may be a single coat, but a silky guard hair is usually present. The fiber is very fine, mohair-like, usually less than 28 microns. The handle should be silky, smooth and cool to the touch. Type A fiber can be compared to angora (goat) and quiviut (musk ox down) in feel. We try to breed for our Type A fleeced goats to provide 5 lbs per year. 

Type B is a fiber with characteristics of both mohair type and cashmere type fleece. It’s usually curly and should average 3 to 6 inches in length. There is an obvious guard hair. A second silky guard hair is also usually present. There should be luster and the handle should be soft and airy. The fiber should test, on average, below 24 microns. The fleece color is usually lighter than the guard hair color. The fiber that Type B fleeced goats produce is unlike any other fiber. We hope for our Type B fleece goats to soon begin producing over 3 lbs per year however the average yield according to the PBA website is only 1 lb.  

Type C is a very fine fiber, usually below 18.5 microns, and can be acceptable as commercial cashmere. It must be a least 1 inch long and is usually between 1 to 3 inches. It has a matte finish and a warm, creamy handle. It must show crimp. There is good separation between a coarse guard hair and fleece. The fleece color is usually lighter than the guard hair color. Our Type C fleeced goats produce less than 1 lb per year and it is brushed from the goat.

None of these types is “better” than the others.Each is unique with special characteristics all its own.
 

 

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