Wool (that has been shrunk or felted) is actually one of the BEST things to put in a pot holder.
Wool is fire resistant, insulates very well. and is water repellent.
A wool sweater that has been 'ruined' by getting felted/shrunk would be perfect to cut up for pot holder 'batting'
An aside - my Grandma would make mittens out of the wrecked sweaters.
Last edited by bearisgray; 08-18-2012 at 04:28 AM.