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2. Fake fur - Wikipedia

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   Fake fur, also called faux fur, is a pile fabric engineered to have the appearance and warmth of fur. Fake fur can be made from a variety of materials, including polyester , nylon , or acrylic . First introduced in 1929, fake furs were initially composed of hair from the South American alpaca .

3. Sheepskin - Wikipedia

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   Sheepskin numnahs, saddle pads, saddle seat covers, sheepskin horse boots, tack linings and girth tubes are also made and used in equestrianism. [3] [4] The fleece of sheepskin has excellent insulating properties and it is also resistant to flame and static electricity. Sheepskin is a natural insulator, and draws perspiration away from the ...

4. List of types of fur - Wikipedia

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   The fur of sheep and lamb, often referred to as shearling or sheepskin, is a by-product of the meat and wool industry and is considered the most common type of fur and one of the most affordable. Not only is shearling incredibly durable, but is also affordable due to the production of sheep for other products.

5. Fur clothing - Wikipedia

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   Fur may be shorn down to imitate the feel of velvet, creating a fabric called shearling. The introduction of alternatives in the early 20th century brought tension to the clothing industry as the faux fur manufacturers started producing faux fur and capitalising on profits. By the 1950s synthetic fur garments had become popular and affordable.

6. Second wind storm to pummel US Pacific Northwest, heavy rains ...

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   The worst of the rain covers a coastal strip from southwest Oregon, through Northern California to the North Bay region near San Francisco. Wind gusts of 65 mph (105 kph) were expected on Thursday ...

7. Carpet - Wikipedia

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   One of the Ardabil Carpets A small rug. A carpet is a textile floor covering typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. The pile was traditionally made from wool, but since the 20th century synthetic fibers such as polypropylene, nylon, or polyester have often been used, as these fibers are less expensive than wool.