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Wool is the dense, warm coat of sheep, also called a fleece. The hair of sheep has many unique properties that make it well suited to textile production. Wool is used in a variety of textiles and can be found woven or knitted. It takes away moisture from skin and keeps dry. Cotton is a soft, white, downy substance consisting of the hairs or fibers attached to the seeds of plants of the mallow family, used in making fabrics, thread, wadding, etc. Wool keeps warmth better than cotton.

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Wool is a good insulator because it has air pockets within its fibrous structure that trap and hold warmth effectively. The crimp or waviness of wool fibers also creates additional air layers which further enhance its insulating properties. Additionally, wool is moisture-wicking, keeping the body dry and maintaining warmth even when wet.

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it is a good insulator because its a warm and keeps heat in by trapping it with air

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Wool is really good for you and its organic

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