Kemp (wool)
Topic: Physics
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Kemp is a brittle, weak fibre forming the residual traces of a secondary coat in some breeds of sheep, which may be mixed with normal fibres in a wool fleece. This hair is not desirable in a fleece, as it does not accept dye, minimising both the quality and the value of the wool. Kemp fibre is also hollow, which is the reason it does not hold dye.[1]
References
- ↑ D'Arcy, John Bernard (1990). Sheep Management and Wool Technology. UNSW Press. p. 90. ISBN 0-86840-036-X. https://books.google.com/books?id=JJozL_zsczAC&dq=Kemp&pg=PA90.
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