Mandala Wool

James C · Post by **James C** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 1:00 pm

Ok i know nothing of wool but i found some 'Mandala Wool' in a craft store. I was wondering if this would be a good material to use for helmet liners, arming caps or something. Or is it made out of a synthetic?

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 3:51 pm

It is natural, coming from sheep. It is good padding material because it is raw and uncombed. Fibres do not readily compact so it maintains its shape and easy to wash. Just in warm water, let hang to dry. In many cultures, the mandala symbolises the eternal wheel of life.

I susepct it would be very hot though, you might want to try horsehair instead.

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Hushgirl · Post by **Hushgirl** » Mon Apr 15, 2002 7:48 pm

But is it safe? I heard there were diseases you could catch from raw foreign wools, anthrax being one.

Warren · Post by **Warren** » Tue Apr 16, 2002 12:39 am

The wool sold here is found or grown here, and while it is raw and uncombed, it is treated for marketing here.

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