Fact sheet: Hazelnut disease - Hazelnut mosaic
Identify the symptoms of hazelnut mosaic and learn how to reduce the risk of virus spread.
Mohair Blend Worsted Manufacture
Published: 1 Jun 2001
Publication Code: 01-091
Author(s): Pearce, Robert
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The report is based on a project that was designed to assist in the achievement of Objective 2 of the Corporation’s Rare and Natural Fibres (Animals) 5 year R&D Plan which is ‘To Expand Value Adding and Product Development in Australia’, through assessment for the Corporation and the mohair industry of the interest and potential commercial opportunity of mohair blend worsted manufacture.
Although the sample yarn produced performed well in weaving, overseas evaluation was that the fabric would at present not command the necessary viable sales. The process of evaluation adopted reinforces the value of realistic testing by marketers before scaling-up production.
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