Cashmere goats have two layers of hair — thick wiry guard hairs and a super-soft cashmere undercoat. While a sheep can produce at least 3 kilos of wool each year, a cashmere goat will only give ...

The thick fibres of their outer coat are known as guard hairs and protect the undercoat from snow and rain. The undercoat is made of shorter, finer and softer hair, which provides excellent insulation ...

Here are some additional things to consider. Primer is an undercoat that prepares a surface for paint. It seals, blocks ...

The undercoat provides insulation for these pups, while the outer coat gives them protection against the elements. They shed twice a year, usually in spring and fall, called “blowing coat”.