WoolNATURAL

Description•Wool has natural crimpiness and scale patterns that make it easy to spin.

•Fabrics made from wool have greater bulk than other textiles

•Wool , provide better insulation and is resilient, elastic and durable.

•Once a year sheep are sheared, usually during the warmer months.

•Wool is then scoured to removed dirt, grease, and sweat.

•Wool is then carded, combed, spun, weaved, tucked, and stretched

•Clean wool is then spun into woolen or worsted yarn.

How its Made

Advantages•Wool is a resilient fabric.

•Wool is fire, dirt, and static resistant.

•Wool is a great thermal insulator

•Wool is breathable

•Wool can be cleaned easily

• Coarse wools can be scratchy and uncomfortable to wear.

•Wool tends to pill easily.

•Heat, moisture, and agitation can cause wool to felt.

•Wool can be bulky and expensive

Disadvantages

General Uses•Sweaters

•Dresses

•Coats

•Suits

•Active sportswear

•Anti-static blankets

•Noise-absorbing carpets

•Durable upholstery

Cleaning and Care MethodsCLOTHING

•Hand Wash

•Cool water

•Dry Flat

•Dry Clean

RUGS

•Natural detergents

•Dry quickly

•Vacuum