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FIBER AND FABRIC EDUCATION PROGRAM -

Fiber Characteristics - Wool

Natural Fiber - made from the fleece of sheep

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Comfortable
• Luxurious, soft hand
• Versatile
• Lightweight
• Good insulator
• Washable
• Wrinkle-resistant
• Absorbent
• Easy to dye

MAJOR END USES:

• Apparel - sweaters, dresses, coats, suits, jackets, pants, skirts, childrenswear, loungewear, blouses, shirts, hosiery, scarves.
• Home Fashions - carpets, draperies, upholstery, blankets.

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