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the exact estimate is 1,218,374,478.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoOne sheep is needed to produce a sweater. That makes it a 1:1 ratio. One fleece is to one sweater. :)
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What is sheep grease?
Sheep produce a type of oil on their skin. That covers their fur and it is called lanolin. It makes the skin and fur water proof. Many people who use natural wool to make sweaters at home do not remove this as it keeps them dry.
What type of mens sweaters are sold at Walmart?
Walmart has many types of sweaters available for men. There are cotton and fleece. Some are pullover hoodies, while others are zip up jackets. There are also a slew of nice, dress up sweaters available as well.
What do sheep have to do with the South American deserts?
many countries that are mostly desert produce sheep
What are the most common apparel made of fleece?
The most common apparel made of fleece would most likely be the jacket. As it is a warm fabric that is easy to sew and is easy to wash and dry. It also has a water repellent quality to it as well. However, many winter clothes such as sweaters, pants, hats, and gloves can also be purchased in fleece.
Which animal produces wool?
Wool is the textile fiber obtained from the fleece of many animals including sheep, goats, lambs, camels, yak, rabbits, alpacas, vicuna and llamas.
What is the name for a old female sheep called?
An older female sheep is called a ewe. Female ewe's are raised for fleece, meat, and milk on many different farms around the world.
How did you take wool from animals?
Wool is called fleece when it starts. You shear it off of a lamb or sheep. This is done once or twice a year, depending on the type of sheep and where they live. Shearing is just a short hair cut for the sheep, and if it is done correctly, it doesn't harm the sheep at all. After the fleece is cut off the sheep, it is washed, dried, combed out (carded), then spun into wool yarn or thread. White wool can be dyed to get many different colors. This can all be done by machines or by hand.
What sheep breed the best wool?
Wool can be derived from many different animals. These include:SheepGoatsYaksMuskoxenRabbitsLlamas and alpacasCamels
How many sheep does it take to make a coat?
It only takes one sheep to make a coat. This one sheep can be sheered many times to produce enough wool for one jacket.
Where can one purchase a Merino wool sweater?
Wool Merino sweaters can be purchased from many different sources online. Companies like J Crew, Land's End, and LL Bean are just a few brands that produce Merino sweaters.
Where is the best place to buy sweaters?
There really isn't too many places with sweaters out yet, but personally I love the sweaters from Hollister
How many months does it take for a sheep to give birth?
After you cut a sheeps fleece you will want to wait at least six weeks for the new coat to grow in. You may choose to wait longer for a thicker coat, but do not cut the sheeps fleece any sooner than six weeks.
