chiengora
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Chiengora — is a yarn or wool spun from dog hair. The word is a portmanteau of chien , the French word for dog, and angora. It is up to 80% warmer than wool [1] and is not elastic. Often chiengora is blended with wool during the carding process. This blend… … Wikipedia
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