Wool science and fabric choices from @frontoffice.co
The creator provides a comprehensive breakdown of wool, starting with its scientific properties like keratin structure and thermoregulation. He then compares different types, such as soft Merino and durable Shetland wool, before explaining the pros and cons of wool blends and fully synthetic alternatives like fleece. Finally, he uses his own brand's polo shirt as a case study to discuss the design trade-offs between cost, performance, and the emotional value of using natural, local fibers.
Creator: @frontoffice.co on TikTok
Transcript
So you shear sheep, the sheep gives you wool and wool gives you clothes, but it's not really that simple because you've got 100% wool, you've got wool blends, but then you've got things that look like wool, have wool or fleece in the name, but actually do not have wool in it at all. Okay, so let's talk about pure wool. Okay. So pure wool is a protein based fiber. It's keratin like hair and the wool fiber itself on a molecular level explains everything. So wool fibers have a natural crimp like a
Topics: Textiles, Apparel / Fashion
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