Apr 282009
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Contrary to popular belief, not all wool is rough and itchy. There are many different breeds of sheep, each with their own characteristics. Some wools are better suited for rugs and others for fine lace. Super fine Merinos are regarded as having the finest and softest wool of any sheep. The wool industry views Angora fiber as the “crème de la crème” of the fiber production market, and it has been proven to be 7 times warmer than sheeps wool. The hollow stucture of the fiber wicks moisture away from the skin, keeping your foot warm and dry. Only the best wool makes it into our soft warm socks.
Benefits of Wool
• Resists wrinkles
• Resists soiling
• Is durable- A wool strand can be bent back on itself more than 20,000 times without breaking, compared to about 3,000 times for cotton and 2,000 times for silk. The natural flexibility of wool also makes woolen fabrics resistant to tearing.
• Repels moisture- Wool can easily absorb up to 30% of its mass in moisture without feeling soggy or clammy.
• Retains shape- Each wool strand is a molecular coil spring making the fiber astonishingly resilient. This molecular crimp allows wool fibers to be stretched up to 50% when wet and 30% when dry and still spring back to their primary form.
• Resists flames
• Is comfortable in all seasons- The body cools itself naturally with the evaporation of perspiration. Wool accelerates this process by absorbing perspiration and keeping the same dry air next to the skin. This is why wool clothing is worn all throughout the desert regions of the world where it’s hot during the day and cool at night.
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