virgin wool
Never-recycled sheep fiber
Virgin wool is wool that has never been processed, used, or woven before—fiber taken directly from the sheep and spun for the first time.
The term distinguishes it from recycled or reclaimed wool, which has been recovered from old garments or mill scraps.
Virgin wool is generally considered higher quality: a virgin wool sweater, 100% virgin wool.
Fine-fleeced sheep breed
- lambswoolYoung sheep's coat fiber
- fleeceWool still on sheep
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- stapleBasic dietary necessity
worsted · ply · skein · crimp · luster · softness · elasticity · resilience
Unmixed, without impurities
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- unrecycledNot converted for reuse
- genuineTruly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
premium · new · unused · pristine · superior · natural · intact · untreated
Cutting away fleece
- cardingPreparing fibers for spinning
- combingArranging strands with teeth
- spinningRevolving around an axis
- weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
knitting · felting · dyeing · scouring · raw · unprocessed · undyed · loom
Textured woolen cloth
- flannelSoft napped cloth
- gabardineDurable twill suiting
- sergeDurable twilled cloth
- worstedCombed wool yarn
twill · herringbone · felt · jersey · bouclé · challis · broadcloth · coating
Pertaining to warmth
soundproofing · energy-efficient · breathable · fire-resistant · eco-friendly · sustainable · green building
merino
Fine-fleeced sheep breed
staple · worsted · ply · skein · crimp · luster · softness · elasticity · resilience · breathability
pure
Unmixed, without impurities
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- unrecycledNot converted for reuse
- genuineTruly what it claims
authentic · premium · new · unused · pristine · superior · natural · intact · untreated · high-grade
shearing
Cutting away fleece
- cardingPreparing fibers for spinning
- combingArranging strands with teeth
- spinningRevolving around an axis
weaving · knitting · felting · dyeing · scouring · raw · unprocessed · undyed · loom · mill
tweed
Textured woolen cloth
worsted · twill · herringbone · felt · jersey · bouclé · challis · broadcloth · coating · suiting
thermal
Pertaining to warmth
acoustic · soundproofing · energy-efficient · breathable · fire-resistant · eco-friendly · sustainable · green building