ANGELA was founded in January 2013 and launched in February 2014, with the primary goal of enhancing Angora goat production. This includes improving kidding rates, refining various hair qualities, and increasing the overall hair yield per goat. The project aims to share its findings with the broader Mohair farming community, fostering greater interest and encouraging wider participation from other farmers.

As one of the principal mohair top processors and exporters in the world, we were seriously concerned about the steady decline in the production of greasy mohair in South Africa. So in 2011, the company launched one of its most ambitious projects to date.

To address this challenge, we established SAMIL Farming Pty Ltd with the goal of stabilizing and potentially increasing the supply of Mohair to processors. Through SAMIL Farming, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the growth and sustainability of the Mohair industry.

In 1987, SAMIL took a significant step forward by establishing its own combing plant, Border Combing Company, in Berlin, located outside East London in the rural Eastern Cape.

As Mohair processing has declined in other regions of the world, SAMIL Combing—now the name of the plant—has emerged as one of the world’s leading Mohair processors adding significant value to the South African Mohair clip and providing permanent employment to 100 people in the region. Continued investment has been made in an energy efficient automated scouring line, sophisticated effluent treatment, modern carding and combing machinery and state of the art Mohair testing instruments.

More than 40% of the South African Mohair clip is processed by SAMIL Combing while Mohair from other regions such as Lesotho and Texas is also converted into tops here. Unlike many processing plants globally, SAMIL is exclusively dedicated to the scouring and combing of Mohair. The plant is designed to handle smaller lots on a separate production line, allowing customers to identify and trace exclusive lots from specific farming areas.

Located at the heart of the Mohair industry, SAMIL is ideally positioned to source sustainably produced Mohair from dedicated farmers. Every greasy bale is carefully evaluated by hand and eye before processing begins.

As most Mohair is sold and exported in processed form, SAMIL plays a crucial role in setting the global standard for Mohair tops while adding value and creating much needed job opportunities in the local economy.  With committed representatives around the world, clients enjoy direct, face-to-face communication and access to Mohair tops either by stock service in main markets or direct shipments from the origin.  This approach ensures quick response times to inquiries, consistent updates on market movements and efficient deliveries in a complex and dynamic environment.    

Established in 1994 and located in Port Elizabeth, the heart of South Africa’s Mohair industry, SAMIL Spinning is ideally positioned to source the finest mohair tops available.

As a global leader in the manufacturing of high-quality Mohair yarns, SAMIL Spinning offers an exclusive range of fancy and fine-spun yarns, both in fine-count and coarser varieties. We are internationally recognized for our extensive product selection, serving markets in hand knitting, machine knitting, weaving, hosiery, and décor.

Our yarns are expertly crafted and include options ranging from 100% Mohair to blends with Merino Wool, as well as combinations of other natural and man-made fibres.

We also offer custom dyeing services at SAMIL's dedicated dye house, allowing us to create yarns in any shade requested.

At our Finishing Department, we prioritize quality and attention to detail in every aspect of the packaging process. We understand that packaging plays a crucial role in product presentation and customer satisfaction. Our team takes great care in ensuring each item is properly packaged to meet the highest standards.

We offer customizable solutions to suit your specific needs, including retail-ready packaging & labelling. Whether you require special packaging formats, branded labels, or specific product quantities, we have the expertise to meet your exact specifications.