Wool Underwear Could Enditch For Woolen Garments
By Stepkie Allen the wool advisory committee of the agriculture department says science may remove itch from wool undergarments. The effort aims to boost American sheep farmers mainly in the West and expand research into wool growing and marketing. New treatments could add shrink proofing grease resistance water repellency and other properties. The committee notes stock sheep are at a low not seen since 1867 and industry stability is needed for growth.