Common materials for knitted accessories mainly fall into three categories: natural fibers, man-made fibers, and synthetic fibers. They differ in warmth, feel, durability, and price. Below is a classification of mainstream materials based on usage frequency and user interest:
Natural Animal Fibers: Soft and Skin-Friendly, Highly Warm
Cashmere
Known as "soft gold," cashmere comes from the fine, soft down of goats. The fibers are delicate, lightweight, and offer excellent warmth.
Features: Silky smooth touch, lightweight, soft luster, suitable for high-end scarves, shawls, and other accessories.
Wool
Commonly found in autumn and winter knitted hats, gloves, and scarves, it has good elasticity and warmth retention.
Decathlon OVH sports accessories use pure wool, providing warmth and preventing heat loss.
Mohair
Derived from Angora goats, it has a strong luster and a fluffy, soft texture, often used in gradient cable-knit dresses or scarves.
When paired with silk blends, it exudes luxury and elevates the overall texture.
Alpaca wool
Warmer than sheep's wool and free of lanolin, it is less likely to cause allergies and is suitable for sensitive skin.
Often used in high-end custom accessories such as hand-knitted brimless hats and woolen scarves.
