Activity Books Wool & Sheep Activity Book

31 SUMMARY TO SUMMARIZE . . . WOOL FABRICS ARE RESILIENT . . . because each wool fiber is made up of millions of “coiled springs” (protein molecules) that stretch in use, but coil back to their original positions. This is why wrinkles disappear from wool garments when they are “rested” and why wool rugs retain their springy pile for many years. WEAR-RESISTANT. . . because these “coiled spring” molecules stretch easily, they can be flexed and twisted thousands of times without breaking. They “give” rather than resist friction and so can stand up under the stresses and strains of normal wear. LIGHT-WEIGHT . . . because the inherent strength of the wool fiber lends itself to the construction of fabrics that are unequalled in the comfort-to-weight relationship. Even the warmest fabrics are not oppressively heavy. EXCELLENT INSULATION . . . because in the more dense, lofty fabrics, pockets of air trapped around and among the crimpy fibers, inhibits the transfer of temperature. Cold, snow, rain and wind are slow to penetrate to the body. STATIC-RESISTANT . . . because the wool protein absorbs moisture so well, the tendency to collect static electricity is reduced. Wool garments are much less likely to “spark” or cling to the body, and of great importance, less likely to attract lint and dirt. COMFORTABLE . . . because wool is elastic, it fits well and yields easily to body movement. It absorbs moisture, yet never feels damp and clammy. No other fabric serves so well under such a variety of conditions. RICHLY BEAUTIFUL . . . because the protein core of the wool fiber is strongly reactive, soaking up and combining with a wide variety of dyes, the color spectrum for wool is almost limitless. Wool holds color well because the color becomes part of the fiber. VERSATILE . . . because wool technologists have developed an endless number of combinations of weaves, knits and textures, the seasonal adaptablility of wool is matched only by it tailorability. WHEN IS A SHEEP NOT A SHEEP? ALMOST EVERY DAY . . . IN ALMOST EVERY WAY! Sheep produces more than nutritious meat and warm wool. Sheep help us make the following: From Hide & Wool baseballs tennis balls drum heads luggage footwear clothing yarns artist brushes fabrics From Meat barbecue ribs roasts steaks leg of lamb lamb chops ground lamb rack of lamb From Hide & Wool pelt products rouge base rug pads asphalt binder ointment base lanolin felt carpet upholstery hide glue paint & plaster binder From Intestines instrument strings surgical supplies tennis racquet strings sausage casings From Bones, Horns & Hooves marshmallows pet foods bandage strips ice cream combs & toothbrushes dog biscuits phonograph records dice tape steel ball bearings syringes gelatin rose food piano keys pencils abrasives bone jewelry bone meal horn & bone handles collagen & bone for plastic surgery bone china wallpaper & paste From Fats & Lanolin medicines chewing gum crayons cosmetics dog food oleo margarine ceramics hand soap dish soap biodegradable detergent tires candles shaving cream shampoo conditioner explosives paints rennet for cheese industrial oils stearic acid mink oil shoe cream creams & lotions From Bones, Horns and Hooves fertilizer neatsfoot oil plywood & paneling photographic film cellophane wrap emery boards & cloth collagen cold cream From Fats & Lanolin chicken feed antifreeze floor wax tallow chemicals rubber products insecticides & herbicides From Manure nitrogen fertilizer potash phosphorus minor minerals

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