Woollen fabric is older than civilisation itself and these days it accounts for about $80 billion USD in retail sales per year. The fibre’s ability to absorb and release moisture has helped it become a staple textile in the wardrobes of athletes, soldiers, fashionistas and even astronauts. The most common kind of wool comes from the fleece of sheep, but other animals such as goats, muskoxen and rabbits produce various forms of wool in smaller quantities, making it one of the most diverse textile fibres in the world.
