These fleeces are from mostly Clun Forest and Dorset cross ewes and lambs, so traits will tend to down type wools. More information is given where possible on specific fleeces.
All fleeces have been skirted to the best of my ability, but animals are not coated, so there is likely to be a small amount of vegetable matter, etc from winter feeding, and they may have a small amount of second cuts – this is noted on fleeces where it may be more of a concern, and prices are adjusted accordingly. Britch wool has been removed, unless otherwise stated.
Pictures are given of locks, the skirted fleece laid out with the name card at the neck, and the skirted fleece rolled. Click on the pictures to enlarge.
Please contact us if you have any questions or to place your order for fleece(s). Prices for each fleece are listed with the descriptions. Fleeces can be shipped at the buyers expense, or delivered if possible.
Britch Wool is available for $1/lb. This is course wool from the lower hind legs. It is skirted free of tags and manure.
CL1 SOLD
3 – 3 3/4″ staple
good ping
fairly even crimp
quite black
likely from a Clun Forest x ewe, but on the finer side for this breed
3lb 13oz
$8/lb or $30/fleece
Gonzo
3 1/2 – 4″ staple
ok ping, slight crackle about 1/2″ from some tips
even, well defined crimp
silvery black/grey
lamb fleece
more grease
fairly soft
quite a bit of VM (approx 15%)
3lb 4oz
$5/lb or $15/fleece
CL3
2 1/2 – 3″ staple
good ping
fairly even throughout lock and fleece
black/grey
fairly soft
some grease
2lb 2oz
$7/lb or $14/fleece
CL4
3″ staple
good ping
variety of grey and black colours
courser fleece
open fleece
fairly consistent crimp throughout lock and fleece
ewe fleece
quite clean of VM
a few 2nd cuts present
4lb 4oz
$8/lb or $32/fleece
CL5
3 – 3 1/2″ staple
good ping
mostly light grey
open fleece
fairly consistent
somewhat course
ewe fleece
fairly clean of VM
2lb 11oz
$7.50/lb or $20/fleece
Dante – Dorset x ewe
3 – 3 1/2″ staple
good ping
white to grey to black
even crimp
somewhat soft
3lb 9oz
$8/lb or $28/fleece
Donut – Dorset x ewe
3 1/4 – 4 1/2″ staple
good ping
mostly grey-blue, some dark grey
open, airy fleece
loose crimp
fairly soft
some VM and 2nd cuts
4lb 8oz
$7.50/lb or $32/fleece
Coal – Clun Forest x ewe
3 – 4″
good ping
grey to black
open fleece
loose crimp, not well defined
courser
some hairy/kempy fibres
4lb 10oz
$6/lb or $25/fleece
Euro – Clun Forest x ewe
3 – 5″ staple
good ping
mostly light grey, some dark grey
open fleece
loose crimp
some kemp
surprisingly soft and airy, but not likely suitable for next to skin uses
5lbs
$7/lb or $35/fleece
Espresso – Clun Forest x ewe
3 – 3 1/2″ staple
ok ping, some weakness at the tips
light to dark grey, lots of variety
even crimp throughout
somewhat soft
very beautiful colour
4lb 2oz
$7/lb or $28/fleece
Ansa
2 3/4 – 3 1/4″ staple
good ping
white, grey and black
most crimp fairly well defined
some loose, open parts, some tighter
3lb 8oz
$7/lb or $24/fleece
Choco – Dorset x ewe
3 – 4″ staple
good ping
quite well defined crimp
white and grey with some black
quite clean of VM
5lb 15oz
$9/lb or $50/fleece
Glince – Clun Forest x lamb
4 – 5″ staple
good ping
black
some areas well defined crimp, some looser areas
airy
lamb fleece
not next to skin soft
some VM and some white hair contamination
3lb 6oz
$6/lb or $20/fleece
CL6
2 1/2 – 3 1/2″ staple
good ping
mostly dark grey to black
fairly consistent crimp
somewhat soft
some VM
3lb 1 oz
$7/lb or $21/fleece
CL7 SOLD
3 – 3 3/4″ staple
good ping
very black
well defined, even crimp
consistent
likely Clun Forest cross
3lb 13oz
$8/lb or $30/fleece
2019 Fleeces: 25% off listed price
Coloured 2
2lb 3oz
$6/lb or $12/fleece
2 1/2″ staple. Lamb fleece. Good ping. Weak tips. Even crimp. Some VM.
Falda
2lb 14oz
$6/lb or $15/fleece
2″-3 1/2″ staple. Lamb fleece. Good ping. Some VM.
