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What is "Camel's Hair" - Definition & Explanation
Last Updated on: 12-Jan-2023 (1 year, 2 months, 16 days ago)
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Camel's Hair
Camel's Hair is a natural fiber from the camel. Camel hair can produce a variety of different coarseness of yarn. This fiber is a novelty fiber spun by hand-spinners.
Camel's Hair
A natural fiber obtained from the hair of the Bactrian camel, a two-humped pack-carrying species. The fiber is used primarily in coats, sweaters, and suits.

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