Breeds
Bluefaced Leicester - Super soft and silky, perfect for ‘next to the skin’ garments. 26 microns, staple length 85-90mm.
Cheviot - Strong and resilient, perfect for socks and for bulking out a project. 30-35 microns, staple length 100mm.
Dorset Horn - An ‘at risk’ rare breed that produces a dense, bulky fibre. One of the whitest wools, making it ideal for dyeing. 32-34 microns, staple length 100mm.
Hebridean - Slightly lustrous fibre which is very strong. >35 microns, staple length 50-150mm.
Herdwick - The iconic sheep of the English Lake District, available in light or dark grey. 40 microns, staple length 85-90mm.
Jacob - A hardy, piebald sheep with dark and light patches of wool and is multi-horned, most commonly with four horns. Available in three colours. 33-35 microns, staple length 85-95mm.
Kent Romney - One of the finest English fibres, with a buttery soft feel and a lovely white colour, ideal for dyeing. 27-29 microns, staple length 80mm.
Lincoln - One of the oldest English breeds with a heavy, lustrous fleece. 36-40 microns, staple length 100-150mm.
Lleyn - A Welsh breed producing a loft, versatile fleece. A great beginners spinning fibre. 31-33 microns, staple length 60-120mm.
Lonk - A rare breed with loft and bulk. Available I two colours. 32-33 microns, staple length 100-150mm.
Manx Loaghtan - A lovely brown fibre, ideal for felting and woollen spinning. 29-31 microns, staple length 75-80mm.
Masham - A medium soft, highly lustrous, long staple fibre producing lots of natural drape when knitted. Available in two colours. 38-44 microns, staple length 150-380mm.
Radnor - A hill-dwelling Welsh breed producing a strong, bouncy fibre. 31-33 microns, staple length 80-140mm.
Shetland - Beautifully soft and highly versatile, available in four colours. 29-31 microns, staple length 90mm.
Shropshire - Bright, bouncy and ideal for dyeing. 31-33 microns, staple length 60-100mm.
Southdown - One of the oldest British breeds from the Sussex Downs. 28-30 microns, staple length 80mm.
Swaledale - Produced from hardy hill sheep, this fibre is hard wearing, strong and long. 35-45 microns, staple length 100-200mm.
Wensleydale - A rare breed with lustre, length and strength. 30-40 microns, staple length 200-300mm.
Whiteface Woodland - A rare mountain breed originating from the Pennines. 35-38 microns, staple length 100mm.