Types of sheep wool length are categorized as which of the following?

• A. Soft, medium, hard
• B. Fine, medium, coarse
• C. Short, long, medium
• D. Long, medium, short

Answer: (D)

Length is the feature used to group wool fibers, because how long the fibers are directly affects spinning and yarn quality. Long, medium, and short capture the typical progression from the longest fibers to the shortest, which helps determine processing needs and expected end-use. Long fibers spin into yarn with fewer breaks and often produce stronger, smoother yarns, and they come from long-staple breeds. Medium fibers are the most common and versatile, balancing ease of spinning with strength. Short fibers are more challenging to spin and may require blending or extra processing to achieve desired results. That descending order from longest to shortest is why long, medium, short is the standard categorization.