Woolen yarn

Wool yarn is a textile material made from natural wool fibres obtained mainly from sheep, but also from animals such as goats, alpacas, and llamas. Thanks to the natural crimp of wool fibres, the yarn is highly elastic and provides excellent thermal insulation. Its history dates back at least to the 4th millennium BCE, when wool from sheep began to be spun into yarn for weaving in Mesopotamia and Egypt. In medieval Europe, wool formed the backbone of the local textile industry and economy. The production process starts with shearing sheep, followed by washing and sorting the wool, then carding (opening the fibres), combing, and finally spinning into yarn. The result is a continuous fibre strand with varying properties of strength, thickness, and elasticity depending on the processing method. In the textile industry, wool yarn is used for both knitted and woven fabrics, producing items such as sweaters, gloves, scarves, wool coats, socks, blankets, and artistic textiles. It is valued for its warmth, elasticity, ability to absorb moisture without feeling wet, and natural antibacterial properties. Wool yarn remains a fundamental material in both traditional and modern textile design.