Wool grows on sheep. Then it's cut off (sheared) and allowed to dry. This does not hurt the sheep, who are usually pleased to be rid of the huge and very heavy winter fleece. Then it's combed and carded and spun - as on a spinning wheel, th...
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Wool was probably the first animal fiber to be made into cloth. The art of spinning wool into yarn developed about 4000 B.C. and encouraged trade among the nations in the region of the Mediterranean Sea.
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library.thinkquest.org/C004179/wool.htm
library.thinkquest.org/C004179/wool.htm
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Wool is the fiber derived from the fleece or the fur of the Caprinae family. This family consists of chamois, goats, serows, sheep and relatives. Wool may is ... Wool is made by shearing the fleece of a sheep. This is processed to produce the woven fabric that we use today. It starts with the proper technique of shearing.
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monsterguide.net/how-wool-is-made
monsterguide.net/how-wool-is-made
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Wool is a fabric made from the follicles of sheep. Hair from llamas and goats can also be made into wool. It is different from fur and hair because it is crimped and the strands overlap into one another like the tiles on a roof. It can be u...
http://www.iqio.org/how-wool-made
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In the microscopic view, that is under a microscope, the outside of the wool fibers look like they are made from overlapping shingles, like shingles on the roof of your house. When wool gets wet and heat and agitation is present, wool has a tendency to overlap and lock the shingles.
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www.glmerc.com/sleeping/wool.htm
www.glmerc.com/sleeping/wool.htm
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Not all sweaters are made from wool, strictly speaking. Cashmere comes from the kashmir goat, while angora can be obtained from the angora goat or angora rabbit. The alpaca is a member of the camel family (decidedly not sheep), while mohair again is of angora goat origin.
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pix.popula.com/items/0224/vintage3/wool.html
pix.popula.com/items/0224/vintage3/wool.html
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They worked wonders in cleaning and still do, although some are unhappy with the fact that these steel wool pads can rust if left on the sink wet. A replacement for these pads has been a sponge, resembling steel wool, made of a mass of synthetic fibers and is rust-proof.
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www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Steel-Wool.html
www.madehow.com/Volume-6/Steel-Wool.html
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(Free Shipping - Regular FedEx ground shipping is included on rugs and items on our website); See Shipping, Ordering, & Return Policy ... To view your cart or to order its contents: GO TO CART ... Wool Made Braided Rugs...
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www.waxmanscarpet.com/rhody/woolmade/woolmade.htm
www.waxmanscarpet.com/rhody/woolmade/woolmade.htm
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Welcome to the new wool.com ... Australian Wool Innovation is a not-for-profit company owned by around 30,000 Australian woolgrowers. ... Control made easy...
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www.wool.com.au/
www.wool.com.au/
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