There has been a significant change in the fibre diameter (micron) profile of the Australian clip. ugg boots sale In1993/1994, only 8.5% of the wool clip was 19 micron or finer. Ten years later, 30% of the clip is 19 micron or finer.
Wool fibres are mostly made of protein with a small amount of fat,high heel, calcium and sodium.
As it grows from the sheep's skin, wool naturally groups into staples which each contain many thousands of fibres.
After shearing, wool is classed into five main categories: fleece, pieces, bellies, crutchings and locks.
The most important characteristics of wool in determining its greasy value are fibre diameter,uggs boots outlet, staple strength, staple length, vegetable matter, colour and yield.
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Australia is the world's largest producer of wool, producing over a quarter of the world's greasy wool in 2003/2004.
While Australia produces more wool than any other country, China has the largest sheep population. Australia has the second largest sheep population.
Australia exports wool to 50 countries. China is the biggest purchaser of Australian wool, with exports to China valued at $1.1 billion in 2003/2004.
In 2003/2004, wool accounted for 2.5% of Australia's total exports, 3.4% of Australia's primary industry (agricultural/mining) exports, and 9.4% of Australia's agricultural exports, ranking third behind beef and wheat. australia ugg
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