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    Not only does drying impact wool, but you never want to wash it with agitation. That also causes the fibers to draw up (=shrink).

    Sheep certainly do get rained on, but they are rarely agitated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker View Post
    Not only does drying impact wool, but you never want to wash it with agitation. That also causes the fibers to draw up (=shrink).

    Sheep certainly do get rained on, but they are rarely agitated.
    Well - other than by angry Scottsmen, then the sheep tend to shrink away!

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