WOOL

1. Colours

1.1. black

1.2. brown

1.3. silver

1.4. random mix

2. Characteristics

2.1. retain air

2.2. retain heat

2.3. crimp

2.4. hydrophilic

2.5. are not hollow

2.6. low heat release

2.7. does not melt or drip

2.8. resistant to static electricity

2.9. hypoallergenic

3. Obtained

3.1. Sheep

3.2. Goats

3.3. Muskoxen

3.4. Vicuna

3.5. Alpaca

3.6. Camel

3.7. Rabbits

4. Production

4.1. Australia 25%

4.2. China 18%

4.3. New Zealand 11%

4.4. Argentina 3%

4.5. Turkey 2%

5. Processing

5.1. Shearing

5.1.1. woolen fleece is cut off

5.1.2. separated to 4 categories

5.1.2.1. fleece

5.1.2.2. broken

5.1.2.3. bellies

5.1.2.4. locks

5.2. Scouring

5.2.1. cleaning the greasy wool

5.2.1.1. bath in warm water

5.2.1.2. industrial process

5.2.1.2.1. detergent

5.2.1.2.2. alkali

5.2.1.2.3. carbonisation

5.2.2. woolen fleece is cut off

6. Quality

6.1. fiber diameter

6.2. crimp

6.3. yield

6.4. colour

6.5. staple strenght

7. Uses

7.1. blankets

7.2. horse rugs

7.3. saddle cloths

7.4. carpeting

7.5. felt

7.6. wool insulation

7.7. upholstery

8. Yarns

8.1. Virgin wool

8.2. Shoddy or recycled wool

8.3. Ragg

8.4. Worsted

8.5. Woollen