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This is due to wool characteristics that also serve to make it the most unique, completely natural and multipurpose fiber available.1  Sheep wool has the capability to keep the body at at even temperature because it does not trap heat, it insulates instead. Felting is the nature of most animal fur that allows it to entangle and form mats of fabric. 2  The fibers (strands) can interlock with each other due to ridges on the individual fibers. 3  Sheep wool is highly regarded for its ability to felt and form fabrics that are near impossible to tear.
Properties of Wool Fiber. The characteristics of Wool fiber or protein fibers are as follows: Classification of Wool. The quality of wool fibers produced is based on the breeding conditions, the weather, food, general care etc. By fleece. 2  These fibers are strong, fine and elastic fiber which is relatively short, ranging from 1 to 5 inches (25 â 125 mm). 3  Among the different wool fibers, merino wool has the greatest amount of crimp and has maximum number of scales.