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that fabric can be made from milk. In 1935, due to the Italian government wanting to reduce wool imports, Antonio Ferretti created a milk fiber derived from the casein protein in skim milk. Milk wool was soft, warm, and shrink resistant, but smelled like spoiled milk or cheese when wet.

Apr 3, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that fabric can be made from milk. In 1935, due to the Italian government wanting to reduce wool imports, Antonio Ferretti created a milk fiber derived from the casein protein in skim milk. Milk wool was soft, warm, and shrink resistant, but smelled like spoiled milk or cheese when wet.

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