Wool

Despite the progress of civilisation, improvements and new technologies, wool has been the basic textile raw material for millennia. Sheep were probably domesticated as early as around 6000 BC. The earliest products date back to around 4000 BC. During the Roman Empire, wool, along with linen and leather, clothed the entire European population at that time. Yarn such as cotton was unheard of at that time. Silk, on the other hand, was an extravagant luxury.

Shearing sheep involves removing the animal's coat, usually in the form of the entire fleece. The tools used are hand shears, hand-operated machines or electric machines. Merino sheep are usually sheared once a year, while other breeds are sheared twice a year. Shearing twice yields a greater total amount of wool than shearing once. However, a single shearing produces longer wool. It is then sorted according to the thickness and length of the fibres. Depending on where
they grow, the fibres vary in length, thickness and strength. In order to obtain uniform batches of wool, the sheared fleece is divided according to the part of the sheep's body. Usually, the fleece (hair cover) is divided into eight parts. The finest wool is found on the shoulders and sides of the sheep. It constitutes the largest mass of wool from the fleece. A slightly less fine type is found on the neck, back and thighs. The least fine type of wool is found on the lower parts of the legs, head and base of the tail.


ADVANTAGES OF

WOOL Wool is a natural fibre that is skin-friendly and healthy. It is well known for its hygienic properties. It is skin-friendly, soft and pleasant to the touch. Another important feature of wool is its hygroscopicity. It slowly absorbs water from the outside, making it an ideal material for outerwear. It allows the skin to breathe. In addition, wool is versatile for all weather conditions. Wool products are also valued for their plasticity and elasticity, which makes them less prone to creasing.


CARE

The care of wool products (sweaters) requires the right approach. We recommend gentle hand washing in lukewarm water with a wool detergent, which prevents the loss of natural waxes found on the fibres. We do not recommend long soaking to avoid losing the natural waxes. The washed product should be gently squeezed in a towel and dried flat. Outerwear made of sheep's wool should be dry cleaned in specialised laundries.