Tensile properties of Romanian “Țurcana” sheep wool farm-waste fibers

Abstract With a long tradition in sheep farming, Romania is still one of the major sheep breeding countries in Easter Europe with the “T urcana” sheep breed playing a central role. In recent decades, wool has been increasingly considered waste from the shearing process, yet its potential as a natural, renewable, biodegradable fiber offers opportunities for its use as raw construction material due to its beneficial characteristics and eco-friendly nature. With a focus on reducing environmental impact and optimizing its functionality, this study conducts tensile testing on “T urcana” wool to evaluate its strength and explores the potential of utilizing wool fibres as reinforcement in newly developed composites.