Wool ‘Breathes’

Interlocking scales present on every wool fibre cause liquid water to form beads and roll off which enables wool to repel moderate rain and spills. In contrast, wool absorbs moisture vapour through the porous coating over the scales and can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in moisture without feeling damp. Damp wool remains comfortable because its outer surface releases moisture through evaporation. Wool stays in balance with the surrounding environment as it absorbs and evaporates moisture - hence it said to “breathe”.

Wool Generates Heat

When moisture vapour enters wool fibres energy is released. This enables wool to provide a warming effect while moisture is being absorbed, as occurs during periods of high humidity and winter. Every kilogram of wool generates about as much energy as the human body metabolises in one hour.

Wool the Insulator

Wool also provides us with insulation properties that ensure a consistency of temperature. With wool, the crimp in the fibres makes them stand apart from each other. As a result little pockets of air are trapped between the fibres. This trapped air acts as an insulator providing warmth in winter and a consistent cool temperature in the warmer months.