Wool Standards Sample, 1946: Grades 36 and 44

Wool Standards Sample, 1946: Grades 36 and 44

Wool Grades & Classing; Global Wool Trade

The 1926 standards distinguished 12 grades of wool by fiber diameter. By 1968 the U.S. classification had 16 grades, from Finer than grade 80s, down to Coarser than grade 36. This group of three samples shows the coarser, long staple grades. Notice that the one marked “36” is also labeled “Braid”. This suggests that this type of wool was best suited to manufacturing durable upholstery and garment trimmings, such as braids or cords.

1946

Colour photograph