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2. Wool measurement - Wikipedia

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   Fibre diameter is the most important characteristic of wool in determining its value. Every fleece comprises a very wide range of fibre diameters—for example a typical Merino fleece will contain fibres of as low as 10 microns in diameter, and there could be fibres with diameters exceeding 25 microns, depending on the age and health (or ...

3. Wool - Wikipedia

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   This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 December 2024. 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. Yarn - Wikipedia

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   The human production of yarn is known to have existed since the Stone Age and earlier prehistory, with ancient fiber materials developing from animal hides, to reeds, to early fabrics. Cotton , wool , and silk were the first materials for yarn, and textile trade contributed immensely to the ancient global economy. [ 3 ]

5. Textile arts - Wikipedia

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   He stands on an oriental rug of wool which softens and warms the floor, and heavy curtains both decorate the room and block cold drafts from the window. Goldwork embroidery on the tablecloth and curtains proclaim the status of the home's owner, in the same way that the felted fur hat, sheer linen shirt trimmed with reticella lace, and opulent ...

6. Felt - Wikipedia

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   Samples of felt in different colors Kazakh felt yurt. Felt is a textile that is produced by matting, condensing, and pressing fibers together. Felt can be made of natural fibers such as wool or animal fur, or from synthetic fibers such as petroleum-based acrylic or acrylonitrile or wood pulp–based rayon.

7. Boiled wool - Wikipedia

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   Boiled wool is a type of fabric primarily used in creating berets, scarves, vests, cardigans, coats, and jackets. To create this fabric, knit wool or wool-blend fabrics are agitated with hot water in a process called fulling. This process shrinks the fabric and results in a dense felted fabric that resists fraying and further shrinkage. [1]