Superfine Merino Wool/Tussah Silk Combed Top
Superfine Merino Wool/Tussah Silk Combed Top
SKU: SKU: B120
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This delightful lofty blend of 18.5 micron undyed Merino wool top combed with lustrous and strong Tussah silk is an absolute delight to craft with! Loved for hand spinning and felting due to its strength, fine micron, and slight drape. You'll love how effortlessly this fiber drafts when spinning and how quickly it felts whether creating scarves or textures 3D pieces. Enjoy all of the wondrous qualities of merino wool combined with the luster and strength of tussah silk in this high-quality, soft, combed top.
Fiber Details:
Fiber content: 80% Superfine (18.5 micron) Merino Wool and 20% Tussah Silk
Micron count: 19.5
Staple length: 3-5 inches
Preparation: combed top
Feltable: yes
Please note: we've done our best to accurately represent the color of this fiber but the color is natural and may vary slightly between batches and especially from screen to screen.
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This fiber was featured in our August 2021 Fiber of the Month Club Package.
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