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  2. Wool - Wikipedia

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    Wool fibers readily absorb moisture, but are not hollow. Wool can absorb almost one-third of its own weight in water. [4] Wool absorbs sound like many other fabrics. It is generally a creamy white color, although some breeds of sheep produce natural colors, such as black, brown, silver, and random mixes. Wool ignites at a higher temperature ...

  3. Wool insulation - Wikipedia

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    Wool is a highly effective insulating material which performs better than its rated R value because it can absorb and release moisture. [3] Mongolian nomads used [when?] felted and woven sheep wool pads as an insulating layer on the walls and floors of their dwellings, called ger or yurts. The use of wool for insulation is starting to rise in ...

  4. Building insulation material - Wikipedia

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    Wool is capable of absorbing as much as 40% of its own weight in condensation while remaining dry to the touch. As wool absorbs moisture it heats up and therefore reduces the risk of condensation. It has the unique ability to absorb VOC gases such as formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and lock them up permanently.

  5. 7 Rug Mistakes You’re Probably Making (and How to Avoid Them)

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    Wool is hair, after all, so if you wouldn’t put it on your head, you shouldn’t put it on your rug." Related: How to Clean a Wool Rug, Including Set-In Stains 3.

  6. Yak fiber - Wikipedia

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    Wool can absorb over 30 per cent of moisture, greater than cotton (25 per cent) and far greater than polyester which can absorb only 1 per cent of its weight. Odor-resistance: Contrary to popular belief, yaks do not have a strong odor. Unless combined with the bacteria that live on the skin, sweat is odorless.

  7. Yarn conditioning - Wikipedia

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    In a yarn, moisture content is the moisture present in the yarn, expressed as a percentage of the total weight of the yarn. Moisture content is one of the most important tests on a yarn; [9] a fiber's moisture content will affect the entire manufacturing process, as it affects the physical properties of a material.

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

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

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    When temperatures start to drop, we all like to cozy up with a nice soft sweater . But if your winter wardrobe needs a refresh, there are a number of...