{"product_id":"texel-blackface-lleyn-wool-blend-wool-top-braid-set-tbl2-limited-edition-8-oz","title":"Texel \/ Blackface \/ Lleyn Wool Blend Wool Top Braid Set (TBL2) Limited Edition, 8 oz","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis was a special purchase from the mill, which will not be available long term. We love snapping up these unusual blends, we are a great fan of trying something new! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTexel \u0026amp; Lleyn are both considered Medium fleeces. Not quite as fine as downland breeds, fleeces classified as ‘medium’ have a micron count of between 31-35 and represent some of the most versatile wools in the British clip. \u003cspan\u003eContains some kemp from the Blackface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLleyn sheep are a hardy, yet soft breed of wool native to the Lleyn Peninsula, a headland on the North West coast of Wales, where it is said to have been imported by a wealthy landlord during the 19th century to improve local Welsh sheep. The Lleyn has become extremely popular as a commercial breeding ewe, renowned for its easy management. Medium-sized, hornless, with white face and head and without wool on the ears or legs below the hock; black nose and sometimes a black spot on the ear. White wool of a good length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThe Texel sheep originated early in the nineteenth century from the island of Texel, the largest of the Wadden Islands off the north coast of the Netherlands. The exact origin of the breed is unknown although it is thought to be a cross of multiple English breeds. With wonderful dispositions, docile, gentle temperaments, they are a number one choice for many sheep breeders. They are now also raised in the U.S., although this particular wool is from the UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri Light', sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMountain Blackface are said to go back to the 12th century when monks used their wool for clothing and exporting to Europe. A horned, black-faced sheep with black and white markings on both legs and feet. There will be some kemp from the Blackface in this blend. Primarily Scottish Highlands and hills of North East England but occurs throughout the UK. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Texel \/ Blackface \/ Lleyn Wool Blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e British Wool\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\"\u003e(All measurements are approximate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47348252672230,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2239\/0269\/files\/TBL2.jpg?v=1770822854","url":"https:\/\/napavalleyfiber.com\/products\/texel-blackface-lleyn-wool-blend-wool-top-braid-set-tbl2-limited-edition-8-oz","provider":"Napa Valley Fiber","version":"1.0","type":"link"}