Wool
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Giesswein's Wool Cross X, which the company claims are the world's first Merino wool-lined sport shoes, are lightweight, grippy, cool in summer and warm in winter. Plus they absorb five times more sweat than a regular shoe, and they won't pong, even if you wear them without socks.
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ScienceA new process can convert animal waste byproducts into a wool-like yarn. It's said to offer insulation similar to that of Merino wool.
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Created by Canadian entrepreneur Dimitri Poliderakis, the North45 scarf is designed to keep winter sports enthusiasts' faces warm while simultaneously not causing their goggles to fog up. We got a chance to try one out.
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In the world of fashion, 3D scanning and printing offer the potential for creating made-to-measure clothing. Customers of New Zealand-based footwear firm Three Over Seven will be able to scan their feet with a smartphone app and have a custom pair of shoes produced and delivered.
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Wool & Prince claims that its wool shirts can be worn for 100 days without washing.