Exmoor Horn Wool Top

About the fibre

Staple length 90-110mm Micron count: 36-39

Medium-coarse

Exmoor Horn wool has bright white and consistent colouring. It is a good choice for dyers.

It is a lofty and sturdy wool that is suitable for a variety of crafts.

Each bag contains 100g of wool.

Origin: United Kingdom

About the breed

The Exmoor is a white faced, horned breed of sheep that originated in remote regions of West Somerset and Devon. They are an ancient breed, and remains of similar sheep have been found among artifacts from Roman encampments.

The sheep are hardy, having adapted to harsh winters and sparse pasture. It is a dual-purpose sheep raised for both wool and meat. They are recognized as an intrinsic part of the Exmoor landscape, and a valuable asset in grazing environmentally sensitive areas.

Exford : Exmoor Horn by Lewis Clarke, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons