February 2021
Bluefaced Leicester (BFL)
Bluefaced Leicester or BFL is a longwool breed of sheep originating from the County of Northumberland, England in the early 1900's. The breed was...
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Breed by breed, in full. For microns, staple and what each fleece is best for at a glance, see the breed guide.
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February 2021
Finn
Finn sheep has a range of wool fineness. Native to Finland, it is part of a Northern European group that includes Shetland and Icelandic...
February 2021
Gotland
Gotland sheep originate in Sweden on the small island of Gotland and date back to the Viking Era. Its fleece is prized world-wide for...
February 2021
Lincoln
Lincoln is a rare breed. It's also known as Lincoln Longwool, with one of the most lustrous and longest fleeces in the world. The...
February 2021
Icelandic
Icelandic is the purest breed in the world today. The sheep have a double coat; strong and hardy with a beautifully soft undercoat, the...
February 2021
Merino
Merino has always been prized for its fine wool. The fibre is shorter and finely crimped. Its best quality is the pure softness and...
February 2021
Peruvian Highland
Peruvian Highland is a cross-breed of Merino and Corriedale. It has adapted to the harsh high altitudes in the Peruvian Andes, creating a fine,...
February 2021
Polwarth
Polwarth is an old sheep breed originally from New Zealand and later developed in Victoria, Australia in 1880. It is naturally white and light...
February 2021
Rambouillet
Rambouillet is known as the "French Merino". It is noted for its superior wool and beautiful silky softness. Its micron count is between 18-24.5...
February 2021
Romney
Romney fleece is a hardy British longwool. Naturally white in colour, it is quite lustrous and highly sought after for spinners and knitters alike....
January 2021
Shetland
Shetland is much sought after for its fine, silky fleece with its variety of uses and wide range of textiles. Developed over a thousand...