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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.
Wool fiber is the natural hair grown on sheep and is composed of protein substance called as keratin. Wool is composed of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and this is the only animal fiber, which contains sulfur in addition. 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.