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Wool processing — from sheep to sweater

Shearing — sheep's thick fleece is cut off in summer (painless, like haircut).
Scouring — thorough wash to remove grease, dirt, sweat.
Sorting — by fineness and quality.
Cleaning and combing — remove burrs, straighten fibres.
Dyeing — add colour.
Spinning into yarn, then knitting/weaving.

Example

One sheep yields about 2–5 kg of wool per year. Enough for 2–3 sweaters.

💡 Tip:Shearing a sheep is like giving it a summer haircut. The fleece grows back.