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WOOL IN YOUR WARDROBE
Wool is a welcomed fiber for nearly any professional
encounter. Its versatility and practicality make wool
appropriate for any situation, look or style. Garments
that contain wool resist wrinkling, drape beautifully,
retain shape, travel well and project confidence. If you
make the investment to wear wool, the fashion staple
pays off time after time.
POPULARITY & INNOVATION
In a recent study, the top four characteristics listed
on wool are comfort, fit, durability and ease of care.
This research supports the rapidly growing trend
of quality and comfort driven clothing. As of late,
dressing up sometimes looks like dressing down.
And the wool industry is responding. With innovative
blends and finishes, and fabric weights lighter than
ever before, designers are taking wool to new heights
with elegant garments that are easy to wear.
C O N F I D E N C E . N O T J U S T O N Y O U R S L E E V E .
W O V E N I N T O I T .
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Versatility for any occasion0 1
Blend innovations support casual trend0 2
Wool and worsted wool classifications0 3
Takeaways
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ExperienceWool.
Woolen and Worsted are two major classifications
for wool yarns and fabrics. Here are the differences:
Spun from shorter wool fibers—one to three
inches in length—spun from fibers of medium or
coarse diameter, fibers are washed, scoured and
carded
Spun from longer wool fibers—longer than three
inches in length—spun from fibers of fine diameter,
fibers are washed, scoured, carded, combed
and drawn
Bulky, texture low to medium slack twist,
less tensile strength
Fine, smooth, even, tigher twist,
higher tensile strength
Soft, fuzzy, thick, heavier weight Crisp, smooth, clear-faced, lighter weight
More insulatory due to trapped air, less durable,
wear reduces shine
Less insulatory, more durable than woolens, may
become shiny with use, holds creases and shape
Sweaters, carpets, tweeds, upholstery Next to skin baselayers, Suits, dresses,
gabardines, crepes
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C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S0 4 C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S
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