wool is great!
Wool is a natural fiber that has pretty amazing abilities:
- it is strong, flexible and durable
- it will keep you warm even when wet which is why it’s critical when hiking...or other outdoor activity
- wool wicks away moisture from your body (it can absorb 30% of its weight in moisture), keeping you comfortable and making it the very best fiber for socks
- it is naturally antibacterial (also great for socks!)
- flame resistant (unlike cotton)
- retards dirt needing infrequent washing (unlike cotton)
- like other natural fibers, it breathes
- most wool is elastic and has memory: it will hold and return to its shape as well as being wrinkle resistant
- it comes in many natural colors, plus it dyes easily and beautifully
- wool is easy to spin, easy to knit with and is a great weaving fiber
- most wool can felt (Down type wool does not)