{"id":6734,"date":"2022-09-21T13:37:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:37:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/uncategorized\/wool-is-completely-excellent\/"},"modified":"2022-12-21T20:44:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-21T20:44:38","slug":"wool-is-completely-excellent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asnes-academy.com\/en\/tips-and-tricks\/wool-is-completely-excellent\/","title":{"rendered":"Wool is completely excellent"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wool has fantastic properties<\/h2>

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Sheep have sworn by wool for thousands of years, and who are we argue with them. There are a billion of them on earth \u2013 robust, adaptable, charming creatures with great empathy. And best of all, they grow wool.<\/p>

Wool regulates body temperature. If it\u2019s too hot, you don\u2019t get as clammy as you do when you wear cotton or synthetic materials against your body. Most importantly, wool is an excellent insulator, even when it\u2019s wet. So you stay warm on chilly days, even if if you sweat. The wool\u2019s also very breathable, due to the natural constitution of the fibres.<\/p>

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VidIt doesn\u2019t stop there (thanks, sheepies). Containing lanolin<\/a>, wool naturally counteracts odour. It\u2019s naturally anti-bacterial. Functionally, wool is somewhat \u201cself-cleaning\u201d; it\u2019s resistant to the smell of sweat. It\u2019s not necessary to wash wool as often as you would other fibres: in most cases, it\u2019s sufficient to simply air it properly. Not only is this better for the environment, it makes woollen clothes very suitable for longer trips.<\/p>

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Photo: Crister N\u00e6ss<\/p>

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Wool is also water-resistant, to a certain extent, so light rain, snow and stains will settle on the surface, or even run off, depending on the weave.Wool garments also tend to hold up better over time. They\u2019re easier to keep clean and wrinkle-free. Merino wool is superior to other types of wool, not to mention fabrics such as cotton, in terms of warmth and weight (musk ox<\/a> wool is the champion \u2013 but it costs a fortune).<\/p>

Did you know that wool is also naturally flame retardant? If you get embers or flames on the wool, it might smoulder and scorch, but it\u2019s reluctant to burn \u2013which is pretty handy when starting a fire!<\/p>

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Aleksander Gamme interviews sheep to gain better insight into the properties of wool. Why have sheep sworn by wool for thousands of years?<\/p>

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Foto: Anders M\u00f8ller Vesterg\u00e5rd<\/p>

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We\u2019ve been farming sheep for their wool for some 6,000 years or so. Sheep are commonly held to be stupid. But they look good, and taste awesome, and they are excellent listeners.<\/p>

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Don\u2019t use cotton as an inner layer \u2013 it retains moisture and takes forever to dry!<\/p>

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Dressing for the mountains?<\/h2>

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Do you know the three-layer principal? Read all about dressing for skiing here!<\/p>

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Read the whole article<\/a><\/div>

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Perfect clothes for unstable weather = perfect clothes for a ski-tour<\/h2>

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Wool garments are warm, but can be thin, light, breathable and incredibly soft, too. Clothes made of merino wool and natural materials are kind to the skin, not containing substances that can be irritating or harmful to humans.<\/p>

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For all the reasons we\u2019ve touched on above (temperature regulation, warm even when wet or you sweat into them, don\u2019t smell, don\u2019t burn so easily) clothes made from wool are essential for those of use who spend time outdoors. If you find a good wool piece with a timeless design, you can retire your other basics. With with a couple of woollen t-shirts and a couple of long-sleeved woollen shirts, you have everything you need.<\/p>

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These are extremely versatile garments which don\u2019t smell and are soft against the skin. Perfect under a shirt at work, under a casual suit, for everyday use or when working out at the gym. And you don\u2019t have to wash them every single day.<\/p>

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The best bonus of all is that you can wear wool clothes for a long time. You contribute to less consumption, fewer washes of your clothes and a smaller and more environmentally friendly footprint. Lovely!<\/p>

Wool garments are perfect for an active lifestyle, the Norwegian countryside, on tours, or for active families with dogs. And if you\u2019re going on longer trips in forests, mountains and fields \u2013 yes, you basically have to have some woollen garments!<\/p>

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Wool on warm days and for training?<\/h2>

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Wool is awesome \u2013 for running and training, too!<\/p>

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Photo: Anders M\u00f8ller Vesterg\u00e5rd<\/p>

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Wool is perfect for hot days. \u201cNot too hot?\u201d we hear you ask. The answer\u2019s no.<\/p>

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A wool t-shirt\u2019s perfect when it\u2019s warm. Equally so when you\u2019re active, exercising, or running trails in the mountains. It regulates temperature. When a cotton shirt\u2019s soaked, a cold wind will blow right through it; when the sun goes down, it\u2019s freezing. Wool continues to keep you warm.<\/p>

It dries quickly. And it won\u2019t stink of sweat.<\/p>

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Wool\u2019s also perfect under a sweater in the evenings, all year round, both for everyday use and parties.<\/p>

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Photo: Anders M\u00f8ller Vesterg\u00e5rd<\/p>

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