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2. British Warm - Wikipedia

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   A British Warm is typically a heavy, double-breasted wool coat made from a 100% wool cloth known as Melton. [4] It is taupe-coloured, has peak lapels and leather buttons, often has epaulettes, and is slightly shaped. It falls just above the knee, and is sometimes belted. [3]

3. British country clothing - Wikipedia

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   Man in full matching tweeds. British country clothing or English country clothing is the traditional attire worn by men and women in rural Britain; it is the choice of clothing when taking part in outdoor sports such as equestrian pursuits, shooting or fishing and during general outdoor activity, such as walking, picnicking, or gardening.

4. British Wool Marketing Board - Wikipedia

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   According to British Wool, there were between 40,000 and 46,000 registered producers in 2015. [5] [6] The number of producers has been falling; in 1995 it was 91,000, by 2012 it was 75,000. [7] [8] This has also been in line with the number of sheep available; in 1990 there were 65 million sheep for wool farming, by 2012 this had fallen to 40 ...

5. Patons and Baldwins - Wikipedia

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   In 1961, the company was merged with J & P Coats Ltd. The Patons trademark is still in use today. [4] Ownership passed from Coats plc to Mez Crafts and then in 2020 to DMC. [5] The yarn production facility at Alloa was closed in 1999. [6]

6. 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).

7. Viyella - Wikipedia

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   Viyella logo. Viyella is a blend of wool and cotton first woven in 1893 in England, and the "first branded fabric in the world". [1] It was made of 55% merino wool and 45% cotton in a twill weave, developed by James and Robert Sissons of William Hollins & Co, spinners and hosiers.