This guide unpacks the most luxurious and functional fibers nature has to offer—wool, silk, cashmere, alpaca, mohair, and angora. You’ll learn how each animal-based fiber is harvested, processed, and used across garments and home textiles, and why these materials remain the gold standard for comfort, warmth, and elegance.

Understand how these fibers differ in texture, performance, cost, care, and ethical sourcing. From high-fashion to high-performance, these materials continue to define quality and sustainability when sourced responsibly. Whether you’re sourcing for outerwear, luxury knitwear, or premium bedding, this guide gives you the clarity to choose wisely and the knowledge to speak with authority.

What’s inside:

• Clear comparison of 6 major animal-based fabrics

• Fiber-by-fiber breakdown of softness, warmth, durability, and price

• Ethical sourcing, sustainability concerns, and how to choose responsibly

• GSM, texture, luster, breathability, moisture-wicking, and pilling explained

• Ideal applications for fashion (sweaters, coats, scarves) and interiors (blankets, upholstery)

• Fabric blends: when to mix with wool, cotton, or synthetics

• Storage, care, and real-life brand use cases