Herdwick Wool Top

 About the fibre

Staple length 85-90mm. Micron count 40.

Coarse

Herdwick wool is tough and coarse, making a resilient and durable option for items that will endure a lot of wear and tear.

Available in dark and light grey.

Sold in bags containing 100g of wool.

Origin: United Kingdom

About the breed

Herdwick sheep are hardy beings, one of the most rugged of the British sheep breeds. When the lambs are born, their coat is at its darkest -- the fleece actually lightens in colour as the sheep ages, and their coats start sprouting coarser, whiter hairs with time. (We can relate.)

They are mostly raised in the Lake District in England.

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