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Analysing the Textile Potential of Gaddi Goat Hair in Comparison to Cotton and Linen

Authors
Nidhi Kalia1, *, Vipin Kumari2
1Assistant Professor, Fashion & Design, University Institute of Design, Chandigarh University, Mohali, 140413, Punjab, India
2Additional Head, IIS (Deemed to be) University, Jaipur, India
*Corresponding author. Email: n92kalia@gmail.com
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Nidhi Kalia
Available Online 16 March 2026.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-535-5_8How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Gaddi goat; properties; fineness; strength; diameter; blend; high-quality yarn; Sustainable
Abstract

Wool remains one of the most functional natural fibres due to its softness, warmth, and suitability for both innerwear and outerwear. While sheep are the primary source, wool is also obtained from goats, camels, and rabbits. Among these, the Gaddi goat a medium-sized breed known for its white coat, long drooping ears, pronounced nose line, and large horns is indigenous to regions like Kullu and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh, parts of Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. This study explores the fibre properties of Gaddi goat hair, sourced specifically from the Kullu district, with a focus on its potential in textile applications. Though often discarded due to a lack of proper processing infrastructure, Gaddi goat hair exhibits commendable length, strength, and moderate crimp frequency, fineness, and diameter, making it suitable for practical use.

Findings suggest that Gaddi goat hair enhances durability and warmth, while cotton adds breathability and softness, and linen contributes strength. Notably, the 50/50 Gaddi-cotton blend produced a balanced, high-quality yarn suitable for wearable garments. Such innovations could support rural economies by opening new avenues for utilizing local goat hair in sustainable textile production.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Creativity, Innovation & Design (ICCID 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
16 March 2026
ISBN
978-2-38476-535-5
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-535-5_8How to use a DOI?
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© 2026 The Author(s)
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Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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