Wool is believed to be the first 'animal fiber' used forapparel textile by human being from as early as 4000 BC. Even after the adventof a number of synthetic fibers in the last century, wool has maintained itsimportance & prominent position owing to its unique characteristics ofproviding warmth & comfort.
The major usage of wool is divided into 3 categories,apparel ware (suits, coats, sweater, socks, shawls) carpets, furnishingmaterial & industrial applications like machine belts, felts, durries.
Wool fiber is generally obtained from Sheep (also to someextent from other animals like Camel, Goat, Rabbit, Mohair, Yak, etc.). Thereare 40 different breeds of sheep in the world producing more than 200 types ofwool fibers of varying standards. The qualities vary depending on whether thefiber is 'Sheared' from the living animal or taken from the skin of slaughteredsheep, area of the body, age & sex of the animal.
Source:Technical Service, Atul Ltd. (Colors Division), Atul- Valsad, Gujarat, India
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