5 REASONS TO WEAR NATURAL FIBERS

1. GOOD FOR YOU

Natural fibres, like cotton, linen, mohair, wool and cashmere, are a far better option to dress in than synthetics, simply because they allow your body to breathe and regulate heat. 

Synthetic materials are made of fossil fuels i.e., plastic, and plastic doesn’t allow your body to breathe and regulate heat; thus, they often retain odours. 

2. GOOD FOR THE EARTH

Natural fibers are made from the energy of the sun, rain and soil, making them some of the most luxurious and sustainable fashion choices out there. 

And most importantly, at the end of their lifespan, natural fibers simply return to the soil by decomposing. 

Synthetics on the other hand, are discarded in mass in various landfills, some never to disintegrate. 

3. GOOD FOR THE ANIMALS 

Mohair comes from angora goats and merino sheep produce wool.

For their health and wellbeing, both have to be shorn twice a year, so that they can see where they are going, find their food, spot predators, allow their young can suckle with ease and so that they don’t get stuck in shrubbery. 

Making use of these fibers after they have been shorn is how we create a true circular economy. 

4. GOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITIES 

For more than 150 years, communities in South Africa have made their living through natural fibers. 

For generations, local craftsmen and women have perfected their skills and passed them down to the ones who came after them. 

When you choose a wool or mohair garment made in South Africa, you choose to support real people, with real families. 

5. GOOD FOR SOUTH AFRICA 

One of our greatest claims is that we are considered the Mohair Capital of the world and with good reason. 

South Africa produces more than 55% of the world’s mohair and South African mohair is considered to be the best quality mohair in the world. 

Supporting South African wool and mohair farmers helps our country remain independent and thriving. 

It is for all the above reasons that the KAROO RANCHING Retail stores all stock South African wool and mohair items. And proudly so. 

Julie Hobson

Founder & Owner  – KAROO RANCHING (Pty) Ltd