These fleeces are from ewes that are primarily Clun Forest and Dorset breeding, with some Canadian Arcott. Traits tend to down or medium type wools, with more information given where possible.

Clun Forest is a medium breed wool, both comfortable and able to stand up to some abuse. Dense locks and blocky staples, and a well developed crimp give it a springy quality. Can be spun from the lock or carded. Pleasant to spin with lots of air and bounce to the yarn. Also blends well with less elastic fibres, adding resilience and loft. Takes dye well. Can be used for everything from mittens or shawls to industrial felts. – Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius

Dorset wool is versatile and somewhat crisp, with good body. An organized, regular, and relatively fine crimp pattern in both fibre and lock makes it amendable to a variety of preparation methods. Crimp varies and a fleece with a more open crimp pattern will be slightly easier to spin that one with tighter crimp. Spun using the woolen method will give more airiness, while the worsted method will give more compactness. Dorset is suited to everyday garments, blankets and the like. It is reluctant to felt. – Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius.

Canadian Arcott wools represent their mixed ancestry. The breed was developed by Agriculture Canada in Ontario, primarily for meat production; the fleeces are variable but can be pleasant and rewarding. They are midgrade white wools which dyes well and are suitable for items like sweaters, hats, mittens and blankets. – Paraphrased from The Field Guide to Fleece by Deborah Robson & Carol Ekarius.

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