Wool is an
environmentally friendly material with a wide range of uses. Compared
to synthetic material, wool quality varies depending on breed and
individual sheep.
There are wools that are soft and smooth, and wools that itch. Certain wools are glossy and suitable for yarn, while others are bulky and elastic. Some breeds have long wool, others short. Also the way the wool is prepared influences the quality.
Wool is normally flame proof, however, if it does burn there will be no toxic gases. Wool is made up of proteins much similar to ours which makes this material very suitable for use by man. Wool is a very good insulation material, both against cold and heat. Wool can contain up to 35% water and still feel dry. Should the wool get completely wet it will still give warmth. Wool will always give a pleasant warmth to those feeling chilly. Wool will not be too warm but will adjust to the body temperature. Wool also absorbs and neutralizes bad odors.
Ullcentrum buys only Swedish wool, mostly from Öland and other parts of southern Sweden. The wool is carefully sorted according to quality and characteristics. The softest and cleanest wools are selected for spinning yarn and making articles of clothing. After sorting, the wool is carefully washed in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Swedish wool has a very high quality compared to industrially prepared foreign wool. Swedish wool is strong with long and glossy fibres. To use the wool from Swedish sheep also helps to keep the land clear of shrubs.
There are wools that are soft and smooth, and wools that itch. Certain wools are glossy and suitable for yarn, while others are bulky and elastic. Some breeds have long wool, others short. Also the way the wool is prepared influences the quality.
Wool is normally flame proof, however, if it does burn there will be no toxic gases. Wool is made up of proteins much similar to ours which makes this material very suitable for use by man. Wool is a very good insulation material, both against cold and heat. Wool can contain up to 35% water and still feel dry. Should the wool get completely wet it will still give warmth. Wool will always give a pleasant warmth to those feeling chilly. Wool will not be too warm but will adjust to the body temperature. Wool also absorbs and neutralizes bad odors.
Ullcentrum buys only Swedish wool, mostly from Öland and other parts of southern Sweden. The wool is carefully sorted according to quality and characteristics. The softest and cleanest wools are selected for spinning yarn and making articles of clothing. After sorting, the wool is carefully washed in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Swedish wool has a very high quality compared to industrially prepared foreign wool. Swedish wool is strong with long and glossy fibres. To use the wool from Swedish sheep also helps to keep the land clear of shrubs.
