Angora wool is a type of wool that comes from the downy coat produced by the Angora rabbit. It is known for its softness, thin fibers, and what knitters refer to as a halo (fluffiness) . Angora wool is much warmer and lighter than wool due to the hollow core of the angora fiber, and it gives the wool its characteristic floating feel. Angora wool is considered a luxury fiber alongside mohair and cashmere, and it is a popular wool for spinners and knitters alike. Angora wool is primarily used as an apparel material, and it is commonly used in sweaters, cardigans, coats, jackets, gloves, scarves, suit jackets, underwear, and T-shirts. However, it is important to note that the production of angora wool has come under fire in recent years due to the mistreatment of Angora rabbits. Several clothing retailers have suspended the sourcing of products containing angora wool after video evidence surfaced of live rabbits with their paws tied being plucked raw in Chinese fur farms. Major retailers that banned angora products in response to welfare concerns include Hugo Boss, Gap Inc., Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, H&M, and Esprit.