1.   In this process, wood or wood chips are ground like flour to separate the wood into its individual fibers, but the lignin remains.

2.   Now researchers at Kurabo in Osaka have developed a technique of stretching and thinning individual woolen fibers to make them less scratchy.

3.   The combination creates individual fibers that give the field a more natural look and feel.

4.   What once kept burned grease from sticking to frying pans has been modified to protect individual fibers.

5.   Wool garments itch because of the tiny protuberances or scales on individual fibers.