Article Info

Article Title
Sheep Are Warm, but Which Is Warmest?
Author
Deborah Robson
Issue date
Winter 2020
Issue number
31
Issue topic
Warmth
Description
This article, from wool expert Deb Robson, looks at which qualities of fleece impact warmth and discusses several breeds that have those qualities. The article explains the differences between wool, hair, and kemp, the different types of fibers you might encounter in a fleece as well as crimp and how those elements impact warmth. The list of breeds in the article are categorized based upon not just their ability to provide warmth but also for the way they might feel when worn next to skin..
Article topic list
crimp, fleece, sheep, warmth