Years ago I researched and read 2 dogs of the world are able to be used in garments --meaning the hair doesn't smell when wet , also durable etc. I saved hair from my Samoyed dog for almost 6 years. Had it spun into yarn then I knit myself a shawl that I use a few times a yr. Usually on New Years eve with a dress. I had a book showing beautiful garments to make but the lady doing my spinning couldn't do more. I still have enough hair left it stuffs a
12 " square cushion. These both are washable and no animals ever pay any attention to me when I am around them.

Comment that the spinner suggested using Samoyed hair with others but I wanted it plain but apparently then it was harder to spin into yarn. Mine is very soft and an off -white color.

I have seen Pincushions filled with hair..... why not cat hair????

Funny post and funny replies! You all have a great sense of humor!

My mother was a weaver and wove a small rug with dog hair. When it was humid, it smelled like wet dog and you couldn't keep the animals off it. When I sold her house it went with it!

That is so funny!!!

As I garden and have rabbits and squirrels that think the gardens are for their enjoyment, I spread my cat hair around the plants as it seems to keep them from munching on them. The kitties don't mind offering their hair either as that means they get brushed more often in the Spring and Summer time. Its a win-win for all involved.............:-)

Thanks AngelinaNR , this was a great post and a lot of fun reading ;)!

True; perhaps the title of the thread should have been "What will we re-think of next?". :)

With three cats I have plenty of hair. I'm always sweeping it up. My Chihuahua has hair about 1/2" long.

I always tell recipients of fabric gifts that the gifts contain lots of natural fibers because my two furry pests (cats this time) are attracted to fabric gifts. I do wash them after completing construction but it doesn't hurt to let people know about the natural fibers.