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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. Textile manufacturing by pre-industrial methods - Wikipedia

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   A lace fabric is lightweight openwork fabric, patterned, with open holes in the work. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or cloth from a previously woven fabric, but more often lace is built up from a single thread and the open spaces are created as part of the lace fabric. Lace may be crocheted tatted,or knitted.

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. 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]

6. Cashmere vs Wool: What’s the Difference?

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7. Wool - Wikipedia

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   Shoddy or recycled wool is made by cutting or tearing apart existing wool fabric and respinning the resulting fibers. [37] As this process makes the wool fibers shorter, the remanufactured fabric is inferior to the original. The recycled wool may be mixed with raw wool, wool noil, or another fiber such as cotton to increase the average fiber ...