Question

Differentiate between the following:
(a) shearing and scouring
(b) cashmere and angora

Answer 1

(a)

Shearing	Scouring
The fleece along with a thin layer of skin is removed from the body of a sheep. This process is called shearing.	The sheared skin along with the hair is thoroughly washed in tanks to remove dust, grease and dirt. This process is called scouring.

(b)

Cashmere	Angora
Cashmere is a very expensive and fine fibre obtained from goats that grow fine fur-like hair on their bodies during the severe winter months.	The fibres obtained from angora rabbits and angora goats are called angora.