Uncommon Wool

I love wool. Love it. Hydrophobic on the outside and hydrophilic in the inside makes it perfect for clothing.

It can also be used in construction.

As insulation. See FC: Bellwether Materials Turns Sheep's Wool Into High-Quality Insulation

And in bricks. See Inhabitat: Researchers Develop Eco Super Bricks Made of Wool

Yak Wool

The claim is yak wool is warmer than merino and as soft as cashmere.

Via Metaefficient: Ultrafine Yak Wool Clothing

The company offering this clothing is Khunu.

"A Cashier In Cashmere Held Up An Old Map Of Norway..."

(title is from the song 'Salvation Barmy')

I read about buying cashmere at moreintelligentlife.com and this got me thinking about all the different types of wools and I ended up at this very informative page at STP: Guide To Wool

Alpaca sounds amazing though it is well-known that I have had a long time love affair with merino.

And it is also good to remember that cheap cashmere has a high cost that someone else has to pay for.

A Clothing Company That Makes My Heart Flutter

Empire Canvas Works - I'll be ordering myself a vest soon!

We're Empire Canvas Works, and we're not here to replicate the technology-laden garb you see on retail shelves. Our task is to harness the steady function of natural fibers, and blend it with a few modern traits that ensure comfort and durability. We believe that your garments, handwear, and footwear should work the same way, every day, despite age, wear, and exposure to the elements. Our goal is to sell you a great product- once. Your task is to wear your mitten palms smooth on the Hickory of an axe, collect generations of puppy hair on your vest, and listen as the tight fibers of your anorak sing quietly against the brush for miles on end.