Coarse, but lustrous, the wool of the Lincoln sheep is well suited for a number of applications, especially those that require a fiber of high tensile strength and a soft handle. Some of the common uses of the material include specialty knitting yarns, upholstery yarns, and hand-knitted carpet yarns. When these yarns are woven into cloth, they create a textile with impressive durability and brightness. Lincoln wool has also been utilized for many years by the wig industry, which utilizes the long fibers to create shiny, healthy-looking hairpieces for both dolls and humans.