Camel dander has a great softness and variety of color tones according to the type of camel. Differences in pile production appear based on different breeds of camels. The pile densely covers the body of camels, especially in the head, neck and shoulder areas of one-humped camels, where they increase in density in two-humped camels due to the animal’s adaptation to cold environments. Hair is characterized by its limited ability to conduct heat.

Lint is used in the manufacture of clothes, blankets and tents after mixing it with goat hair, in addition to being used in the manufacture of blankets, cloaks, ropes and carpets. Lint production is of great economic importance, especially in Bedouin communities. The pile often falls from the camel’s body in spring and early summer and is cut by hand or with hand scissors. Lint collection techniques have also been developed, including shaving the pile using an electric mower. The first camel shaving begins at 3 months of age, when the young camel’s hair is soft. With age, the pile becomes rougher and the amount decreases, and the pile is shaved once a year.