>>Wool is highly absorbant, taking up to something like 33% of its weight 
in water without feeling damp.  Supposedly, absorbing water also makes 
it give off heat <<

I think the statement is that wool can absorb up to 30% of its own weight in 
water, and still keep the wearer warm. I don't believe wet wool can give off 
heat. Any heat probably comes from the body of the person wearing it. 

I like the idea of wet wool giving off its own heat, though. If that's true, 
that may solve the heating problems of parts of the U.S.
wrnk
d2

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