Wool is warm — wool is the original fibre for warmth , it has insulating properties and can keep you warm and cosy in the coldest conditions .
Wool is cool — wool is also a fibre that stays cool — it breathes and will adapt to suit its environment or its wearer . So that you do not feel any discomfort .
Wool has a complex composition that is based on a unique cell structure , enabling it to perform many technical functions , as is shown in the diagram below . Image courtesy of the International Wool Textile Organization ( IWTO ). At bottom : a single wool fibre shown under the microscope .
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