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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The warmest of all natural fibers
A
Wool
B
Silk
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Angora. Not to be confused with the Angora goat from which mohair wool is made, Angora wool comes from Angora rabbits and is the lightest, finest and warmest of the natural fibers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Natural wool is the warmest of all fabrics, but things like polyester and fleece have proven to be much warmer and better at keeping out moisture than cotton.

Detailed explanation-3: -Angora wool is exceptionally soft and possess the highest heat retention of any natural fiber (two-and-a-half times warmer than sheep’s wool).

Detailed explanation-4: -Check the label: The ideal yarn for warmth are comprised of lambswool, merino, cashmere, angora, alpaca fleece, qiviut or yak fibers. Wool is sourced from sheep (merino) whereas hair is sourced from other animals such as goats (cashmere and mohair), alpacas (alpaca) and rabbits (angora).

Detailed explanation-5: -Wool is 100% natural grown year-round by Australia’s 68 million sheep, consuming a simple blend of water, air, sunshine and grass. When a wool fibre is disposed of, it will naturally decompose in soil in a matter of years, slowly releasing valuable nutrients back into the earth.

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