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August 18, 2026


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Fiber Characteristics

WOOL

Natural Fiber - made from the fleece of sheep

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Comfortable
  • Luxurious, soft hand
  • Versatile
  • Lightweight
  • Good insulator
  • Washable
  • Wrinkle-resistant
  • Absorbent
  • Easy to dye

 

MAJOR END USES:

  • Apparel - sweaters, dresses, coats, suits, jackets, pants, skirts, childrenswear, loungewear, blouses, shirts, hosiery, scarves.
  • Home Fashions - carpets, draperies, upholstery, blankets.

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ZYIA - Item 108 Black Grid Bra
This bra provides performance without giving up any points for style. It has a fully-lined elastic bottom band for firm lower support, with adjustable “hook and loop” style shoulder straps for support that won’t slack off. To keep you fresh and cool, it has a mesh V at the front and mesh back straps for ventilation

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ZYIA - Item 1215 - Black Cammo Havana Tank
Incredibly lightweight and breathable, our Havana tanks still carry a remarkable amount of attitude. The four-way stretch fabric & superior sweat wicking highly breathable design is paired with a supremely stylish camo pattern. Tiny stripes of mesh ventilation offer enhanced breathability and evaporate performance.

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