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In addition to natural fibers like cotton, silk and wool, there are now a wide variety of synthetics on the shelves.
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It's essential, in order for consumers to embrace a fabric, that it look like wool, silk or another natural material, Mr. Kriemler says.
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To the function-based repurposing of natural-wonder materials, like silk and cashmere.
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And understand that even a single wearing (or probably a lot of try-ons with your new sweater) means your natural-fiber clothes (wool, silk, cotton, cashmere, fur including blends) are no longer sterile when it comes to insects.
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