Weaving is a traditional way of producing fabric that has been practiced by fiber artists for thousands of years. Woven fabric is made of lines of interlaced yarn arranged in perpendicular directions to each other. It produces a pattern shaped like a cross, and fabric that is very durable and attractive. In today’s article I’ll …
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Of all the textile fibers in the world, sheep wool is one of the best known. Perhaps you even have some well-loved wool sweaters in your closet. But have you ever wondered about the value of wool? Keep reading to find out the answer to the question, how much is sheep wool worth?
From blankets to socks, to rugs and hats and mittens, there are many products that are made from wool. But do you know the full range of products that wool is used to create? Wool is a great renewable resource, since a single sheep can produce 7 pounds of wool per year on average. So …
There is a lot of variation in how much wool a sheep may produce each year. Sometimes it may be just two pounds annually, while other times it could be as many as 30 pounds! There are several factors that impact how much wool a sheep produces each year, including the breed of the sheep. …
Have you been searching for fine woolen products? If so, you’ve certainly come across not only wool and premium Merino wool, but also cashmere. So, what’s the difference between cashmere and wool? Let’s find out in a quick cashmere vs wool comparison article.
Thinking about buying a wool garment or other item and cannot decide what kind of wool to go with? After all, there are many types of wool and natural fiber out there. From Merino wool to Mohair, lambswool to camel hair, angora to alpaca and more, there’s certainly a lot to learn about these different …
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Wool clothing is in nearly every closet. Throughout history, people have sheared sheep for their wool. It’s used to create a veriety of fabrics and produce clothing, blankets, and other textiles. Humans have been using wool since the early days of agriculture, but how exactly did we figure out how to do this? The history …
Have you ever seen a sweater made out of Merino wool and wondered why it’s such a popular (and expensive) material? The answer lies in its superior quality and characteristics. In this article, I’ll explain what Merino wool is, where it’s from, and the unique qualities that make this type of sheep’s wool superior to …
There are many different kinds of yarn classified by their different characteristics, such as thickness and weight. So what is worsted weight yarn, and how does it fit in?
Skirting is when you remove debris from sheep’s wool before selling. Debris in sheep wool often includes stains, vegetable manner, tags, and tarry bits. This is an essential process to make wool presentable to the public. Whether you sell raw wool fleeces or produce fiber products to sell, after shearing is completed, skirting wool is …
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