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Which Wool?
Wool options can be overwhelming and confusing. Which option is warmer? Which option is softer? What is the best overall mitten choice for a typical American winter? Let's answer some of these questions below. We'll first start off with a down and dirty comparison chart:
| Lamb's Wool | Merino Wool | Shetland Wool | Boiled Wool | Cashmere | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Softness | ●●● | ●●● | ●●○ | ●○○ | ●●● |
| Warmness | ●●● | ●●○ | ●●● | ●●● | ●●○ |
| Smoothness | ●●● | ●●● | ●●● | ●○○ | ●●● |
| Stretch | ●●○ | ●●● | ●●○ | ●○○ | ●●● |
So who are the winners?
Softest: Cashmere
Warmest: Boiled Wool
Smooth Texture: Lamb's Wool
Stretch: Merino Wool
Most Universal: Lamb's Wool or Shetland Wool
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