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2. Merino - Wikipedia

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   Full wool Merino sheep Merino sheep and red goats. Madrid, Spain. The Merino is a breed or group of breeds of domestic sheep, characterised by very fine soft wool.It was established in Spain near the end of the Middle Ages, and was for several centuries kept as a strict Spanish monopoly; exports of the breed were not allowed, and those who tried risked capital punishment.

3. Wool - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 14 January 2025. Textile fiber from the hair of sheep or other mammals For other uses, see Wool (disambiguation). Wool before processing Unshorn Merino sheep Shorn sheep Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and other mammals, especially goats, rabbits, and camelids. The term may also refer to ...

4. Wool classing - Wikipedia

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   Parts of a Merino fleece Throwing a freshly shorn fleece onto a wool table for skirting and classing. Wool classing in Australia, c. 1900. Wool classing is the production of uniform, predictable, low-risk lines of wool, carried out by examining the characteristics of the wool in its raw state [1] and classing (grading) it accordingly.

5. The Best Merino Wool for Cozy Creations

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   The fleece of Merino sheep is soft and fine, resulting in a wool that’s more pleasant on the skin than regular wool. It’s easy to see why these natural fibers are favored by knitters and ...

6. The 14 Best Wool Sweaters to Keep You Cozy All Winter, Tested ...

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   Banana Republic’s Nezha sweater is 100 percent merino wool and slim enough to do a full tuck. Ribbing adds texture and visual interest. Petite sizing is available, and the sweater comes in five ...

7. Animal fiber - Wikipedia

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   Unusual fibers such as Angora wool from rabbits and Chiengora from dogs also exist, but are rarely used for mass production. Not all animal fibers have the same properties, and even within a species the fiber is not consistent. Merino is a very soft, fine wool, while Cotswold is coarser, and yet both Merino and Cotswold are types of sheep. This ...