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Abstract
The effect of compression and storage in the greasy state for one year at a bulk density of 1.25 g/cm2 on five lots of field-grown, fine, free and nearly free of dust (F.N.F.) merino wool is reported. No significant consistent difference was found between compressed and control wools in specific breaking strength, specific work to rupture, and percentage extension at rupture. This confirms an earlier conclusion that damage to fine wools is unlikely to be caused by high-density packing.