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Question
Write the uses of the wool.
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Solution
- Wool is a multifunctional fibre with a range of diameters that makes it suitable for clothing, household fabrics and technical textiles.
- Two third of wool is used in the manufacture of garments including sweaters, dresses, coats and active sportswear.
- Blended with other natural (or) synthetic fibres wool used as adds drape and crease resistance blankets, anti-static and noise absorbing carpets.
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