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Almost all wool fabrics that you can buy are made from sheep's wool, but the term "wool" on a garment's label can also refer to fibers obtained from the fleece of Angora or cashmere goats and to fibers drawn from the coats of the camel, alpaca and llama.
Wool fibers are the warmest of all natural fibers. They can absorb a great amount of moisture without feeling damp and are naturally water repellant.
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General Characteristics
Soft but durable
Abrasion Resistance
Good
Absorbency
Excellent
Colorfastness
Poor to Excellent (depending on the dye and dyeing process)
Elasticity
Excellent
Shrinkage Resistance
Poor (unless treated)
Wrinkle Resistance
Excellent
Other
Mildews readily if left damp; vulnerable to strong acids (i.e., perspiration); some washable wools have been treated to be moth-resistant
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