Why does a wool sweater emmit sparks but other clothes do not?

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This happens especially in dry weather and due to the fact that due to friction our clothes get static charge and whenever they come in imbalance situation of charges spark produce. This is the reason woolen clothes, our scarves etc produce sparks.

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