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Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation
Summary of full report
by Robert Pearce
June 2001
RIRDC Publication No 01/091
RIRDC Project No ARI-1A
and ARI-2A
Executive Summary
The project was undertaken in three stages.
Stage 1
In liaison with industry the mohair type chosen for the project was above 32µ in fineness and the fabric to be produced was for marketing in the furnishing trade. Jiemba Textiles, an Australian based firm, provided advice, assistance and commitment to identify possible markets overseas.
Stage 2
Jiemba designed and facilitated manufacture of the sample fabric. Approximately 67kg of yarn of 2/20 worsted count mohair yarn using approximately 33µ fibre was produced, a sample of which was used by Jiemba to initially make a plain sateen upholstery fabric.
Stage 3
In response to advice received from the USA client assessing the fabric a changed finishing specification was undertaken and the product resubmitted. Extensive market evaluation indicated that fabric of this type would not command viable sales volume in USA or other markets, at this time.
Although the project was unsuccessful in all its objectives and aims, the procedure used and the marketing concerns and challenges have been documented for use as a guide should further market evaluations be carried out in the future. The balance of the yarn is available to Mohair Australia for future investigations.
In an endeavour to seek information on the supply of mohair for processing commercially the type of product used in this project, a model for use in preparing Forward Contacts has been prepared. It seems that the mechanics and expertise to manage such an operation exist within the industry organisations.
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