Abstract
For centuries, wool has been used for warm apparel and winter garments. Silk is known as the ‘Queen of fibres’ and is known for its high lustre and softness. Wool has remarkable qualities like durability, absorbency, resistance to flame and static, drapeability and an appealing hand. Wool is naturally flame retardant, owing to its tendency to retain moisture. Its absorbency also makes wool ideal for dyeing, as wool takes on richer, deeper, purer colours than vegetable fibres. Wool fibre has a natural elasticity and wave or crimp that allows it to be stretched as much as one-third and then spring back into place. Wool is resistant to creasing, but due to its scaly surface, it gets quickly entangled and shrinks in areas. This phenomenon is called felting. Preventing shrinkage and increasing dimensional stability are priorities of wool finishing.
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