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Those who wore woollen suits itched and sagged, all good for ones character. The wet dog smell comes with attic storage over several decades.
The British Army that brought down Tippu Sultan in the 18th century wore woollen uniforms in India, they sweated, itched and suffered in the heat while the East India Companies Indian Troops wore cotton uniforms and sarongs. There is something to be said for choosing appropriate fabrics for applications.