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curiously, jewish law prohibbits it! It is considered wrong to mix fibers in this way!
linsey woolsy was often used for things like bench covers (on wagon cushions, or other outdoor/rough places.)



Yes, according to the bible, one of the laws God handed to Moses was about mixing different types of clothing (along with instruction about marrying your daughter-in-law, wearing tatoos and shaving your beard). It is in Leviticus around chapter 20-21