What is worsted wool?

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What is worsted wool?

Worsted wool is the most common fabric used in the manufacturer of tuxedos. Worsted preparation refers to the way the fibre is prepared before spinning, using gilling machines which force the fibre staples to lie parallel to each other. Once these fibres have been made into a top, they are then combed to remove the short fibres. The long fibres are combined in subsequent gilling machines to again make the fibres parallel.

Worsted fabric made from wool has a natural recovery, meaning that it is resilient and quickly returns to its natural shape. In Tropical Worsteds this use of tightly-spun straightened wool combined with a looser weave permits the free flow of air through the fabric.

*If you are looking for a lighter weight wool try tuxedos made from Super 100's or higher.

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