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The amount of crimp corresponds to the thickness of the wool fibers. A fine wool like Merino may have up to a hundred crimps per inch, while the coarser wools like karakul may have as few as one to two crimps per inch. Hair, by contrast, has little if any scale and no crimp, and little ability to bind into yarn. On sheep, the hair part of the fleece is called kemp. The relative amounts of kemp to wool vary from breed to breed, and make some fleeces more desirable for spinning, felting, or carding into batts for quilts or other insulating products.

Wool possesses much greater ability to return to its natural length after being stretched than any artificial fiber. In water or steam, wool can stretch to about twice its length without breaking. Because of elasticity, woollen garments may be stretched or crushed without losing their shape. Also, this fiber felts readily, by heat, moisture, and pressure being applied during the manufacturing processes.

Wool fibers are hygroscopic. This means wool has the power to readily absorb and give off moisture. It can absorb moisture up to one-third of its own weight. Synthetic fibers can only absorb 2-3 percent of moisture before they begin to feel wet. Additionally, wool absorbs sound and reduces noise level considerably like many other fabrics. Wool is generally a creamy white color, although some breeds of sheep produce natural colors such as black, brown, silver, and random mixes.

Wool is harder to ignite than most synthetic and cotton fibers used in equivalent products (higher ignition temperature); it has lower rate of flame spread, low heat release, and low heat of combustion; doesn't melt or drip; forms a char which is insulating and self-extinguishes; and contributes less to toxic gases and smoke than other flooring products when used in carpets. Wool carpets are specified for high safety environments such as trains and aircraft. Wool is usually specified for garments for fire-fighters, soldiers, and others in occupations where they are exposed to the likelihood of fire.

Wool is static resistant as the retention of moisture within the fabric prevents a build up of static electricity. Woollen garments are much less likely to spark or cling to the body. The use of woollen car seat covers or carpets reduces the risk of a shock when a person touches a grounded object.

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Livestock keepers count cost of floods

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Billy Childish and his weird world

Times OnlineA friend of his – a member of the Band of Historical Hillwalkers – is coming soon to dress up in tweed, wool and leather (Velcro and Gore-Tex are discouraged,) then set out to breathe the air (as the Hillwalkers’ manifesto, by Childish, puts it ... http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/visu...

Queensland wool dumping plant to close

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Shock death of wool industry figure

Australian Broadcasting Corp.A man described as a true ambassador for Australia's wool industry has died. Michael Lempriere was killed as a result of a car crash in New Zealand last week, while travelling to his farm on the South Island. But in his long career, he was a grower ... http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/200810/s2383187.htm

Barrier Island rug company offers lighter styles

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Beautiful domestic and imported yarn and fibers for knitting, crocheting, spinning and weaving from Sweet Grass Wool of Montana and Ashland Bay.http://sweetgrasswool.com/
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Baa_Baa_Blacksheep

Is it ok to sleep on a wool mattress if I was allergic to wool as a young child?

Baa_Baa_BlacksheepI would be very wary, allergies can come and go, I would think there are other materials that may suit your needs. Good luck.
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How do I clean the wool braids on my dream catcher? Is there a way to make once white,beige?

brott26@verizon.netIf you remove the feathers, you could probably wash it in a gentle soap, such as Woolite. As far as changing the color, a weak solution of coffee and water, would change it to beige. Try it out first ...
sweetiepie

How can I lighten vintage wool sweaters that have yellowed with age to get the yellow out?

sweetiepieBluing gives a blue hue to white which makes the whiter look whiter. I would test it on a small hidden bit of the sweater first. Ammonia and water might help remove the yellow too, test that first a...
Titania

How do you clean an old wool area rug?

TitaniaI am a pro carpet cleaner and have been in the business for 10 years, do not take your wool rug to the laundry mat and do not use your steam cleaner on it. Wool is a very delicate fiber and can theref...
lilly101200

Can you wash wool safely in a washing machine?

lilly101200Nooooooo! Wool will shrink, and with a hanging it'll shrink and warp weird. Don't do it, have it dry cleaned!

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