How to Use virgin wool in a Sentence

virgin wool

noun
  • They’re made from virgin wool that engulfs you in a cocoon that’s super warm but lets your skin breathe.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2023
  • Thom Sweeney virgin wool long-sleeve skipper polo shirt, $775.
    — Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026
  • This unisex slipper made from pure virgin wool is the real deal — impeccably made and durable.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Stay away from heavy tweed wool winter suits and linen summer ensembles, opting instead for virgin wool or cashmere.
    — Esquire, 25 Aug. 2017
  • The midi dress is crafted from stretch virgin wool fabric and features an irregular cold dye pattern.
    — Julia Teti, WWD, 18 Feb. 2025
  • Choose from various classic plaid patterns with this virgin wool blanket, designed with a wipe-clean nylon backing.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Made with 100 percent virgin wool and a viscose/polyester blend in the lining, this three-piece suit has a slight bit of stretch while still looking like a classy suit.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Uma Wang Chinese designer Uma Wang’s oversize black and beige striped virgin wool scarf is fringed at the edges.
    — Janet Kinosian, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2019
  • From a dreamy Loulou Studio cardigan to a virgin wool dress by Altuzarra, the time to stock up on cozy knits—at a fraction of the price—is now.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 14 July 2022
  • In terms of softness, Frankel suggests looking for 100 percent cotton, virgin wool, or cashmere.
    — Jasmine Hyman Published, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2022
  • This special edition in 150's virgin wool is a timeless and elegant addition to your formal wardrobe.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 10 May 2021
  • The prestige of artisan workmanship and the virgin wool and cashmere fibers ensure a smooth and soft fabric that is ideal for chilly autumnal weather.
    — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
  • For example, merino and cashmere are generally lighter, while pure virgin wool (wool that has not yet been processed) and melton are often thicker and heavier.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • For example, merino and cashmere are generally lighter, while pure virgin wool (wool that has not yet been processed) and melton are often thicker and heavier.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • The designer upgrades the humble hoodie with a fine-gauge virgin wool-cashmere blend, made under the Umbrian sunshine.
    — Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Piacenza 1733’s fabrics of baby camel wool yarn and the blend of virgin wool and cashmere are intended for suits and overcoats.
    — Andrea Onate, WWD, 24 June 2024
  • For those chillier days, the line’s outerwear includes a virgin wool and cashmere coat in brown, plus a suede shearling bomber jacket and a water-resistant cashmere overshirt for men.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2023
  • Other looks in the 35th anniversary collection are multipurpose denim featured in long-length skirts and jeans, as well as plush knits in cashmere and virgin wool and structured capes.
    — Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 19 Aug. 2024
  • Hugo Boss' virgin wool two-piece checks both boxes easily, with a respectable micro-pattern that adds an interesting texture without drawing too much attention.
    — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 May 2022
  • This Thom Browne option hits the mark, made in Italy from 100 percent virgin wool, and emblazoned with Browne’s signature stripe detail over the crown.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Crafted of sumptuous 100% Merino virgin wool, it’s sustainably made, hypoallergenic, and durable—and made in America to boot.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Crafted of sumptuous 100% Merino virgin wool, it’s sustainably made, hypoallergenic, and durable—and made in America to boot.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Inspired by founder Sergio Loro Piana's own closet, adorned with wood paneling and a collection of virgin wool suits, the top floor is dedicated exclusively to private client appointments and showcases some of the most coveted pieces.
    — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
  • The exception to this generalization is Harris tweed, which is strictly defined by an Act of Parliament as being a pure virgin wool that has been spun, dyed, and then woven at home by craftspeople on Scotland’s Outer Hebrides islands.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Travis Kelce Travis Kelce arrived on the Super Bowl LX field in a Fear of God double-breasted virgin wool suit jacket, styled oversized over a white button-down with wide dark trousers and black rectangular sunglasses.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Together with designer Luigi Filippo Morelli, the Filippucci family is working on propelling the label into a modern era with a fresh design vision characterized by sartorial refinement, ethereal drapery and accents, and 100 percent virgin wool and cashmere knitwear.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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