This research work is on the production of using wool to make fashion accessories which include hair net, hair packer, suit tag, skirt and top. The researcher source the material of the research work in Ogbete main market Enugu. The research work was carried out in IMT Enugu. The researcher analyzed the data with the use of tables and percentage. the researcher find out that lack of awareness on the new trends in the use of wool for fashion accessories. poor knowledge of designers on the operation and usage of new and sophisticated designs affect the designers to a large extent. the research equally discovered that poor quality of materials used in the production affects the outputs. Chapter four look at what the public have said about my effort while chapter five concluded the summary, recommendations, suggestion for further studies, then references.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study 1
Statement Of The Problems 27
Purpose of the study 27
Significance of the study 29
Scope of the study 30
Limitation of the study 30
Definition Of Terms 31
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
The use of wool in Igbo culture and tradition 37
Wool: An Overview 46
CHAPTER THREE
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Method used in the production of hair net 53
Method used in the production of hair packer 54
Method used in the production of suiting 55
Method used in the production of skirt 56
Method used in the production of top 58
CHAPTER FOUR
Data Analysis 62
CHAPTER FIVE
Conclusion, Recommendations and Suggestion for further studies
Conclusion 67
Recommendation 67
Suggestion For Further 69
References 70
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
background of the study
A wool is a textile fiber obtained form sheep and certain other animals including cashmere from goats, mohair from goats, quiet from muskoxen, angora from rabbits, and other types of wool camelids (Braaten, 2010) Wool has several qualities that distinguish it from hair or fur: it is crimped, it is elastics and it grows in staples. Wool is a significant material in creating fashion accessories. Fashion accessories are item used for complementing an outfit and chosen to specifically complement the wearer’s look. They include beads, ear-rings, bangles, In Nigeria, wool is used for creating fashion accessories and his can be found in the north and western part of Nigeria. Various fashion wool accessories are still in vogue.
According to Uduma (2007) wool is one of nature’s best insulating fibers and has been used for making clothing for centuries. Not only is wool extremely good at holding in warmth, it also wicks moisture and dries faster than cotton. The most widely available type of wool come from sheep. However, sheep aren't the only animal that produce natural, warmth-enhancing fibers. Alpaca, angora rabbits and camels also produce luxurious, wool-like fibers that are used for making high-quality might wear and woven fabrics.
Wool wicks moisture.
Anthony,(2010) futher stated that apoint from blocking most external moisture, wool fibers wick perspiration away from the body. Normally, as your sweat evaporates, heat is drawn away from your skin. This effect is comforting in hot weather, but can dampen your clothing and give you chills in colder weather. Unlike cotton, which absorbs moisture and tends to remain wet, wool actually wicks perspiration and allows it to evaporate quickly, thus keeping you warmer.
Wool is a wonderful insulator.
According to Brenda, (2003) wool fibers are not perfectly smooth or straight. Instead, they’re crimped, which helps produce tiny insulating air spaces that retain more heat. In a way, wool functions similarly to the puffy fiberglass insulation inside the walls of a house.
Wool is breathable and regulates temperature.
Brenda, (2003) opined that wool has a wide comfort range, which is very helpful for adapting to changing weather conditions. This unique property makes wool the perfect fiber for crafting outerwear and insulating apparel, since it has the ability to provide warmth in colder conditions and also breathes well as temperatures warm up.
Wool is naturally odor-resistant.
You may have noticed that synthetic fabrics like polyester and polypropylene can begin to retain odors over time. Wool is much more resistant to retaining odors. Sheep’s wool is also naturally resistant to wrinkling and static. (Brenda, 2003)
Sheep’s Wool
According to Derek, (2012) there’s an old Spanish proverb that says: "Wherever sheep's feet touch the ground, the land turns to gold." Clearly the Spanish were onto something. Sheep's wool is the most widely available type of wool and is sorted into several quality levels. Fine-quality wool is used to make luxury garments likes suits and dress pants. Medium-quality wool is used in the production of heavier sport coats, sweaters and light blankets. Coarser wool is ideal for crafting heavy blankets, topcoats, felt boot liners and upholstery products. Wool fibers have many good qualities, including the following:
There are several unique varieties of sheep’s wool, and each has specific characteristics.
Shetland Wool
Raised in the Shetland Islands off Scotland’s northern coast, Shetland sheep produce very fine, lustrous wool, which is cultivated from their soft undercoat. Warm, lightweight Shetland wool is only available in limited quantities and natural colors. It’s most often used in the production of high-end knitwear, sportswear and coats.( Derek, 2012)
Merino Wool
Cultivated from merino sheep, this type of wool has superior shine, incredible softness and great breathability, along with an excellent warmth-to-weight ratio. Merino has a nearly pure white color that accepts dye very well. It’s also very strong, naturally elastic and soft against the skin. Merino wool doesn’t have the coarse, itchy feel of standard wool because merino fibers are much finer than standard sheep’s wool. (George, 2011)
According to Henry (2012) The vast majority of merino sheep are raised in the mountainous regions of Australia and New Zealand. Today, there are more than ten different varieties of merino sheep worldwide. Some well-known breeds include Australian, Peppin, Saxony, Rambouillet, Vermount and South African.
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