Cellular Debris in the Grease of Wool Fibers
February 1985
in “
Textile Research Journal
”
TLDR Cellular debris sticks to damaged wool fibers and affects wool cleanliness.
Transmission electron microscopy revealed that cellular debris from the wool follicle, its appendages, and the epidermis was dispersed in wool grease. The debris showed minimal interaction with undamaged wool fibers but consistently adhered to damaged fiber surfaces. Additionally, there was a negative correlation between the protein content in wool washings and the yield of clean wool.
