Different types of wool and Its Classification.

Different Types of Wool :

• Fine wool
• Medium Wool.
• Long breeds wool
• Cross breeds wool
• Carpet wool

Classification of Wool By flees :

1. Normal wool.--------------- ( 6 to 8 years of sheep )
2. Hagget wool ----------------( 12 to 14 years of sheep)
3. Pulled wool -----------------( 15-16 years of sheep)
4. Cotty wool ------------------( very low quality sheep)
5. Tag lock wool --------------( Discolor sheep )
6. Dead wool ----------------- ( Nearly dead sheep)
7. Weather wool --------------( Collecting after one collection)

Classification of wool by sheep:

• Marino wool ( First Class wool )
• Class two wool
• Class three wool
• Class four Wool

Chemical Composition of Wool fiber:

• Keratin ------------------ 33%
• Dust -------------------- 26%
• Suint ------------------- 28%
• Fat --------------------- 12%
• Mineral Matter --------- 1%