Question

Which of the following hair of sheep is used for making fine, soft woolen fabrics ?

• A. Beard hair
• B. Coarse hair
• C. Under-hair
• D. Hard hair

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Under-hair

There are two types of sheep hair – the coarse beard hair which is on the top and the fine soft under-hair, which is close to the skin. This fine-soft under hair provides the fibre to make fine, soft wool.