All About Wool

Wool, a thick warm fiber that comes from animals in the Caprinae family, paticularly sheep and goats is used for everything from sweaters to rugs. The most common form of wool comes from domestic sheep; it is soft to the touch, and is available naturally in off-white and beige shades, but some wool can that comes from sheep can be brown, black, or even grey. Wool is one of the easiest materials to work with, and if you’re sewing articles of clothing, scarves, or gloves, you’ll want to use wool for its weather-repellent properties, and its ability to keep people warm in the coldest conditions. You can find wool yarn in just about any color, and it’s very affordable—usually no more than $10 for a pack.

Some other common items that are made out of wool include skirts, tablecloths, and blankets. Wool sweaters can make a wonderful fashion statement, especially when paired with denim or corduroy and the right accessories, like a chunky belt or leather jewelry. You can also make belts out of wool—the scarf shape of the belt looks great with both skirts and dress slacks. All major department stores sell wool items, and if you know where to look, you can find wool accents for your home that will suit your personal style. Here are some great places to look for wool products:

www.shop.com. This place has a number of products for you to choose from, including craft items so that you can make your own wool items. You can find wool clothing on the site, as well as yarn and needles.

www.smartwool.com. If you’re an outdoors person, and want to find supplies for your next trip, smartwool.com is definitely the place. There are sweaters and socks that will keep you nice and warm in your tent, and you can also find hoodies and underwear that will keep your body at ideal temperatures during your camping trip. The company also advocates positive causes to better the environment, including programs to encourage health among young people by promoting a healthy lifestyle and outdoor activity.

If you want to know more about wool, all the ways that wool is used, and how you can find this natural material at stores near you, a search around your area for quality clothing stores may be a good idea. Of course, you can also visit fabric stores in your city to find quality wool that you can sew with, and you can check out sites like www.gap.com, www.macys.com, and www.ae.com to find the latest styles in wool.
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