80 years of craftsmanship in goat-hair brushes
Goat hair is an ultra-fine natural fibre. This makes it ideal for trapping dust, but difficult to process on CNC brush-making machines. Loose hairs often get stuck in the brush and spring back upright after trimming. The result: a brush that looks sloppily trimmed.
At Flanders Brush Makers, we solve this by fitting our machines with a finishing centre. This removes the loose fibres, and every brush is trimmed twice as standard. This ensures you receive a radiator brush or round brush with a neat, even brush head.
What makes goat hair so suitable for a dusting brush and a radiator brush?
1. Soft yet resilient
Goat hair is fine and flexible. The brush glides between narrow radiator slats and into ceiling corners without causing scratches or paint damage. The bristles always spring back, so the brush retains its shape.
2. Static charge attracts dust
Natural hair easily builds up a slight electrostatic charge. As a result, it attracts dust rather than blowing it away.
3. Fine flaky texture
Just like human hair, goat’s hair has microscopic scales. These act like tiny hooks to which dust particles and cobwebs get caught.
4. Smooth, even with long bristles
Radiator brushes are often long and tapered. Goat hair remains light and supple, ensuring that the tip of the brush does not become too stiff.
5. Natural and traceable
Goat hair is a 100 per cent natural product. Our hair comes from Mongolia, where the rugged mountainous landscape allows for little other agriculture and goat farming is a major source of income. Herders sell the hair as a by-product. The cleaning, drying, combing and bundling are largely done by hand, and it is precisely this expertise that makes the region unique as a supplier.
Goat hair or synthetic fibre: which is more effective at trapping dust?
Plastic just pushes dust around, whilst goat hair traps it.
Some cheap dust bunnies use PVC or PET fibres that have been split mechanically. The frayed ends are intended to mimic the effect of goat hair. In practice, however, these split fibres often shed particles themselves, and when it comes to dust absorption, they are a step behind real goat hair.
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Why is a goat-hair crimping tool better than a synthetic one?
Goat hair traps dust thanks to its scaly structure and slight static charge. Synthetic fibres are more likely to repel dust or release particles themselves.
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Will a goat-hair radiator brush damage my radiator?
No. The hair is soft and supple, so the varnish and paint won’t scratch it.
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Where does the goat hair used by Flanders Brush Makers come from?
From Mongolia, where local herders sell the hair as a by-product of goat farming.
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How long has Flanders Brush Makers been making goat-hair brushes?
For over 80 years.
Are you looking for radiator brushes or goat-hair cleaning balls?
Browse our range or request a quote. Our team will be happy to help you choose the right brush for your shop or wholesale business.