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It depends on where you live. In the UK, they are synonymous. "Wool" means wool yarn, and cotton wool means cotton yarn. In the US, wool is the fiber of a sheep and yarn is strands of fiber twisted (spun) into a long string that can be woven, knit, or crocheted.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoSimply explained, polyester is a man-made fiber. DuPont had a patent on this fiber in the 20th Century.
Fleece refers to a finishing of a fabric. Fleece, by definition is considered to be soft, cozy to the touch and a bit fluffy.
A fleece finish can be applied to a polyester fabric as well as a cotton fabric. If you think about the classic grey heather sweatshirt, the inside has a "fleece" finish.
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A fleece of wool is the natural insulation of a sheep, made up of the soft downy fibers that grow from the animal's skin. Wool fleeces are known for their warmth and breathability, making them a popular choice for cold-weather clothing and blankets.
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∙ 13y agoA fleece is what the wool is called when it is shorn from a sheep.
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∙ 15y agonormally it is fleece: on the animal... wool: the product made from fleece. they are pretty much the same thing.. just at different stages hope this helps
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∙ 15y agoSheeps' wool is coarser than lambs' wool and it's thicker as well.
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∙ 10y agoLambs' wool comes from any breed of sheep, but from the herd's babies. Merino wool comes from the Merino breed of sheep.
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∙ 11y agoFleece is the raw material from which wool is cleaned, carded and spun. One is not necessarily better than the other, per se.
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Do reindeer give wool?
Reindeer are better known for the usefulness of their hides than for their fleece.
What is artificial wool?
Artificial wool is 'wool' made from other than animal fleece.
What is fleece of wool?
A fleece is what the wool is called when it is shorn from a sheep.
What is a sheep's coat?
The hair of a sheep is referred to as wool. Fleece is the wool of a lamb.
Is wool thicker than cotton?
Cotton is a botanical product: wool is spun from animal fleece.
What rhymes with piece means sheep's wool?
Fleece is a word that rhymes with piece and refers to the wool of a sheep.
What rhymes with piece and means sheep wool?
"Fleece" rhymes with "piece" and refers to the wool of a sheep.
What is alpaca wool called?
An alpaca's wool is called a fleece or fiber because it's finer than most wool. it's the 3rd most expensive fiber in the world.Another AnswerAlpaca wool is called Alpaca wool. Wool is a generic word used to describe fibre spun from fleece, regardless of the type of fleece-bearning animal that produces it. Alpaca, then, used as a descriptor, modifies the word wool and specifies the source of the fleece: thus -- Alpaca wool.
How does a sheep make wool?
Sheep provide the raw material for wool, which is fleece. People sheer the sheep, clean and card the fleece, then people spin the fleece into wool.
Where do you get virgin wool from?
Virgin wool -- that is wool that has not been used before -- is spun from the fleece of the animal that grows the fleece.
Is wool a origin?
Wool originates as fleece.
What is harvested wool called?
fleece
