Wool
Natural protein fiber from the fleece of sheep. The scale-and-crimp structure traps insulating air, wicks moisture, and provides natural wrinkle recovery.
When to Choose Wool
- Tailoring & Suiting: highly suitable
- Outerwear: highly suitable
- Upholstery & Home: highly suitable
Common Uses
Key Properties
| fiber class | natural_protein |
Wool consists of protein chains (keratins) arranged in a cortex of interlocking helical coils, surrounded by overlapping surface scales. This three-dimensional crimp traps air for insulation, while the hygroscopic fiber core absorbs up to 35% of its weight in moisture vapor without feeling wet. The scales allow wool to felt when agitated in warm water — a construction technique exploited in boiled wool and felt production. Wool's elasticity enables near-complete wrinkle recovery at room temperature, making it the preferred fiber for tailored suiting. Fiber diameter (measured in microns) determines softness: fine Merino (15–19 µm) is used in next-to-skin garments, while coarser grades suit outerwear and carpets.
Buy Wool Fabric
- Cashmere Wool Suit Fabric — Premium Suiting Weight
- Abraham Moon 50% Wool Blend — British Heritage Tweed
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