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Is wool and cotton the same?

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No. Wool comes from sheep; cotton is grown on a bush.

Wool is a protein fiber, and cotton is a natural/seed fibers

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wool socks are generally thicker

and they resist water more

use them in the winter because they keep warmth

better than cotton socks

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what is the difference between cotton and wool pants

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