We're delighted to bring you this beautiful vibrant carded Kent Romney Sliver!
One of the finest English fibers, Kent Romney has a buttery soft handle. Originating in England by 1800 the Romney, formerly called the Romney Marsh sheep but generally referred to by the local farmers as the Kent, is a "long-wool" breed of sheep. The breed evolved from medieval longwool types of which the Romney and Leicester breeds are early examples. The sheep recognized by 1800 as "Romney Marsh" or "Kent" were improved in body type and fleece quality through crossings with Bakewell's English Leicester.
Fiber: 100% Kent Romney Wool
Origin: Kent County, South Eastern England
Weight: 4 oz
Microns: 27-29 Microns
*Carding is the process where single fibers are layered in several directions, creating a bulky and soft fiber.
