# Does wool actually resist odor and bacteria?

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Podcast: [Chemistry For Your Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/chemistry-for-your-life-89096)
Published: 2026-01-15T16:06:00+00:00
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What makes wool an essential fabric for many people? Is lanolin truly antimicrobial, or is wool itself responsible for its famed properties? Join us as we unravel the complexities of wool and lanolin, diving into its chemical structure, historical anecdotes, and surprising anti-odor capabilities. Does wool really keep the bacteria at bay, or is there more to the story? Tune in and explore the chemistry behind this wonder fabric!

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