Poor people wore cloth made mainly of wool. For a short while wear a woollen jumper next to your skin. Try playing in it. What do you notice about its feel on your skin?

What is the difference between the feel of wool or a material such as linen (you can use cotton as an alternative if you cannot get a linen handkerchief, for example).

What is the difference between silk (for example from a tie or scarf) and linen. Which would you rather wear?

Why did rich people wear silk rather than wool? Who might have worn linen?