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Wool - ideal outerwear in winter

02 Jan '07
1 min read

Wool has been in used for thousands of years, now. It has been the most popular natural protection against cold and windy climate all over the world.

Do you this fact that a sheep can produce 12 sweaters or three suits in its lifetime?

There are different types of weaves, sheep sources and finishes that consumers can choose from among fleece and knits, lambswool, Shetland etc.

Wool before turning wet, absorbs about 30 percent of its own weight in moisture and can be an ideal outerwear in variety of climates and conditions.

At times, the wearer may suffer itching due to its coarse and stubbornly pointed hair. Thus, in such cases people are advised against wearing hairy woolen fabrics and instead wear worsted wool or a wool blend.

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