Angora Polyamide     Very soft and luxurious! Hand or machine knit! Made in Italy Knit at a looser tension and wash to allow the angora to 'bloom'. Great for sweaters, socks, etc. Perfect for use for next-to-skin wear. Angora is from the angora rabbit - plucked or sheared 4 times a year.  No harm comes to the rabbits. Qualities are: Very warm. Up to 8 times warmer than wool. Fine, soft; used principally in the production of quality knitwear.    Polyamide is a man-made fiber used primarily in articles worn next to the skin, but also in embroidery.  Qualities are: Light weight High Elasticity Very wear and tear resistant Crease resistant Low moisture absorbency, transfers moisture rapidly to the material's surface where it can evaporate Shrink proof Moth proof, alkali, rot and salt water resistant You will absolutely love this yarn!! Comes in Dark Grey in 50% angora 50% polyamide. Snow White is 70% Angora 30% Polyamide.   To choose a yarn, place a check in the name box, and pick quantity. Dark Grey is 50% angora 50% polyamide. Size 2/14   14 meters = 2 grams.  2 ply. Approximately 3200 yds per pound   OUT OF STOCK $44 per 2.2 pound cone. Dark Grey   Quantity   OUT OF STOCK Dark Grey Skein, 4oz $10.00 skein Approx 800 yds   Quantity Angora yarns pictured below are 70% angora 30% polyamide. Size 2/16   16 meters = 2 grams.  2 ply. Approximately 3600 yds per pound See more hand dyed colors in this yarn, here - Flutterby   Snow white, 4oz 70% Angora 30% Polyamide $25.00 skein Approx 850 yds Quantity NEW! Black, hand dyed, 4oz 70% Angora 30% Polyamide $25.00 skein Approx 850 yds   Quantity Angora Polyamide 2.2 pound cone or 4 ounce skein   Order Via Our Secure Server