Acrylic: plastic. Tends to be inexpensive and easy to wash (think items for pets and children).
Alpaca: from an alpaca (llama-ish animal). Super warm. Good for winter accessories, but might be a bit toasty for sweaters & such.
Angora: rabbits. Sheds a lot, very fine & fluffy. Best as a blend or an accent.
Cashmere: belly-hair of cashmere goats. Soft, fluffy & pricey.
Cotton: light, absorbent, good for summer items. Not particularly stretchy.
Linen: flax fibers. Strong, cool, stiff and easily wrinkles.
Mohair: from the Angora goat. Itchy, so best for items not worn directly on the skin.
Silk: silkworm cocoons. Strong, shiny, expensive, and light. Think summer items.
Wool: sheep. Different kinds of sheep make for different kinds of wool. Merino wool is from Merino sheep and is cottony-soft, reasonably priced, tends to pill.
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