Sheep
30%
This part of the cotton plant is harvested to make fiber
Boll
True or False: Goat milk can be more digestible than cow's milk
True
This fiber from sheep can keep you warm even when it’s wet.
Wool
"Staple" refers to
the length of wool fibers while crimped
This measurement, taken in microns, determines the fineness and quality of wool.
Fiber Diameter
This machine, invented by Eli Whitney in 1793, revolutionized cotton processing.
The cotton gin
Goat milk components
Fat, Protein Solids
This goat breed produces the silky fiber used to make mohair.
Angora Goat
Extremely fine fiber produced by goats
cashmere
This oily substance found on raw wool helps waterproof the fleece and is used in lotions.
lanolin
Cotton is primarily grown in this region of the United States, known for its warm climate.
Cotton Belt
Three types of goats
Dairy, Meat, Fiber
This cotton feature makes it strong enough to be spun into thread.
Long cellulose fiber
fiber produced by angora goats
mohair
This process removes dirt, grease, and impurities from raw wool before it can be spun.
Scouring
This natural fiber from cotton seeds is used to make products like cooking oil, animal feed, and cosmetics.
Cottonseed
Market for goats include...
Milk, cheese, soap
This luxury fiber from goats is known for being extremely soft, lightweight, and expensive.
cashmere
wax or grease on mohair
Yolk
mutton
Cotton fibers are made mostly of this plant-based carbohydrate, which gives them strength.
Cellulose
Cabrito
This property makes wool naturally flame‑resistant, unlike many synthetic fibers.
High nitrogen and moisture content
Chevon meat is harvest from