South Africa's fifth winter Cape mohair sale found firm to higher prices across the board. Of 1546 bales offered, or around 510,000 pounds, 98 percent sold.

Kid and young goat hair sold fully firm. Strong competition on all adult hair increased prices by 10-18 percent.

The South African report indicated the current upward trend should continue through the remaining two sales. The next sale is Tuesday, November 16, with 1200 bales, or 396,000 pounds, to be offered.