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2. Kemp (wool) - Wikipedia

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   Kemp is a brittle, weak fibre forming the residual traces of a secondary coat in some breeds of sheep, which may be mixed with normal fibres in a wool fleece. This hair is not desirable in a fleece, as it does not accept dye, minimizing both the quality and the value of the wool. Kemp fibre is also hollow, which is the reason it does not hold ...

3. Woollen industry in Wales - Wikipedia

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   The wool is soft and may have kemp and black, grey or red fibres, which makes it attractive in tweeds and upholstery. Staple length is 5 to 15 centimetres (2.0 to 5.9 in). [2] Black Welsh Mountain sheep had mutton that was prized for its quality, and produced valuable Cochddu wool with a staple length of 8 to 10 centimetres (3.1 to 3.9 in). [3]

4. Cheviot (cloth) - Wikipedia

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   The wool is known for its resilience and durability, often used for socks, sweaters, blankets, and jackets. In addition, Cheviot cloth value ranges in GDP is £0.97, and the competitors offer is £0.55. [1] Cheviot suiting's for sportswear are made from harder spun worsted yarns, and some are also made from botany worsted. Cheviot shirting is a ...

5. Worsted - Wikipedia

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   Though both made of wool, worsted and woollens undergo different manufacturing steps resulting in significantly different cloths. In worsteds, which undergo more spinning steps, the natural crimp of the wool fiber is removed in the process of spinning the yarn while it is retained in woolens, [7] and woollens are produced with short-staple yarns while worsted cloths need longer staple length.

6. Black Friday shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online ...

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   People didn't just fill their plates this Thanksgiving weekend -- data shows they also filled their online shopping carts. Black Friday online shopping this year set a new high, reaching $10.8 ...

7. Lopi (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   Lopi (Icelandic:) is knitting wool made from the fleece of Icelandic sheep. The fleece is made up of two layers, each with a different kind of wool. The wet-resistant outer coat contains long, coarse fibres, while the insulating layer beneath consists of soft, short fibres. [1] These are processed together to create lopi roving and yarn.

8. 6 of the best and 6 of the worst Christmas movies on Netflix ...

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   The holiday season is incomplete for many people without holiday movies. This year, Netflix is streaming a wide range of Christmas classics and original movies.

9. Military helicopter makes emergency landing on California ...

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   Flames could be seen where a military helicopter made an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton on Friday, causing police to warn drivers of potential traffic delays along Interstate 5. All four crew ...