2006-09-30 00:07:45 · 18 answers · asked by arleighj86 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Only if you stick them in the tumble drier after it's rained!!!
2006-09-30 00:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by L6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, the lanolin in the wool while on the sheep's back, makes the majority of the water roll off. On the other hand, if rain was hot and contained detergent there would be a lot of soggy sheep about in undersized coats.
2006-09-30 00:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great (though sheepish) question. Sheep are usually bathed using Woolite so that they will make more sweaters. Actually, to shrink the wool must be woven (into yarn and cloth). Hot water causes certain hairs (wool) to curl more because they are ovalic in cross-section. Many hygrometers (humidity detectors) use a single strand of ovalic hair that changes length in proportion to the humidity present.
2006-09-30 00:51:30 · answer #3 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wool, like hair, even as connected to the floor of the residing body is fed through blood vassals. this enables the wool to strengthen and develop. once the wool has been removed from that's existence source, and that's no longer dried remarkable after being made moist, then it shrinks.
2016-12-04 01:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wool is to sheep what hair is to humans, They are actually covered with skin (not wool) so irrespective of the shrinking tendency, since the skin of sheep is intact the sheep does not shrink.
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2006-09-30 00:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by dickwettingtown 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Wool shrinks with heat.
2006-09-30 00:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by Nosheen Elfqueen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the high temperatures that make wool shrink.
2006-09-30 05:45:22 · answer #7 · answered by helen g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no cause rain is cold!
wool on sheeps back is covered in lanolin and therefore the rain just rolls off the wool instead of soaking in.
2006-09-30 00:15:50 · answer #8 · answered by Wobs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so..wool shrinks only when its washed wrongly..a sheep's 'coat' is natural..and wool is manufactured.,from a sheep's coat..
2006-09-30 01:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would not as water will help it expand - it shrinks in a wash due to heat.
2006-09-30 00:13:24 · answer #10 · answered by vinodh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course they do...
Why do you think they never shear sheep after a rain ?
2006-09-30 00:13:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋