Merino wool fibres in sliver form suitable for hand spinning and felting. For merino wool yarns, pl click the link hereÂ
Merino wool is very soft with a closely spaced crimp. You can spin a fine woollen yarn using the long draw or a worsted yarn using a short draw. Merino is ideal spinning yarns for super fine knitting, crochet and lacework.
Ashford merino wool sliver is 100% pure New Zealand wool. The wool is grown on sheep farms in the South Island of New Zealand where the sheep graze on large grassy paddocks and are free from mulesing. We only use wool with good length that is free from breaks, has high bulk, brightness, low vegetable matter and is the correct micron. The wool is washed using a standard aqueous treatment with eco-friendly biodegradable detergent. Then in Ashford's very own woollen mill in Milton, the staff ensure every process is to the highest standard. Dyed with ecologically-safe Oeko-Tex compliant dyes, then steam dry, card, gill, comb and finally wind into bumps. The sliver is then ready to use with no waste or preparation.
