What is another word for raw wool?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɔː wˈʊl] (IPA) 
Raw wool is the wool sheared from a living sheep or lamb, which has not been washed or sorted. There are a plethora of synonyms for raw wool that are used in the textile industry, such as fleece, unprocessed wool, greasy wool, and shorn wool. Fleece refers to the wool that has been removed from the animal through the process of shearing. Unprocessed wool comprises the natural fibers of freshly harvested wool that have not gone through a manufacturing process. Greasy wool is the wool that is covered with sweat, oil, and dirt, making it difficult to work with. Shorn wool is the wool that has been clipped and cut from the sheep or lamb.
