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Sheering Time!!
We currently have our sheep sheered by
a person from the Amish Community. I
then skirt the fleece and prepare to wash
it by removing vegetable matter from the
fleece. I am currently experimenting with
different methods for washing the wool to
achieve the best fleece. Read on for more
information on Babydoll Southdown fiber.
We currently have our sheep sheered by
a person from the Amish Community. I
then skirt the fleece and prepare to wash
it by removing vegetable matter from the
fleece. I am currently experimenting with
different methods for washing the wool to
achieve the best fleece. Read on for more
information on Babydoll Southdown fiber.
The wool of Babydoll Southdown sheep is short stapled with a 19-29 micron
count. The wool is fine and dense with a medium crimp. The grade is
55-60. This puts this wool into the class of cashmere. The staple is
approximately 2-3 inches in length. The wool is great for blending, especially
with alpaca fiber as it adds bounce and strength to the blend.
I wash the wool in a mild detergent with a conditioner soaking several times
until I wash out the lanolin and the dirt. I sell the wool online at various times
using my E-bay seller account until I sell out. Please check out my items for
sale on the E-bay website. Click on the link to search for my seller ID cj31f.
I'm in the process of researching the best ways for washing fleeces. Your
feedback is of great importance. If you would like to submit your instructions
for washing wool and you don't mind me posting it on this page (give me
your name and you will receive the credit for the submission) please send
them to me at information@roundaboutsheepranch.com.
(If you would like to send feedback but don't want it posted, just let me know
and I will not post it, but I would like to try out some good ideas so I would
like the submission anyway).
count. The wool is fine and dense with a medium crimp. The grade is
55-60. This puts this wool into the class of cashmere. The staple is
approximately 2-3 inches in length. The wool is great for blending, especially
with alpaca fiber as it adds bounce and strength to the blend.
I wash the wool in a mild detergent with a conditioner soaking several times
until I wash out the lanolin and the dirt. I sell the wool online at various times
using my E-bay seller account until I sell out. Please check out my items for
sale on the E-bay website. Click on the link to search for my seller ID cj31f.
I'm in the process of researching the best ways for washing fleeces. Your
feedback is of great importance. If you would like to submit your instructions
for washing wool and you don't mind me posting it on this page (give me
your name and you will receive the credit for the submission) please send
them to me at information@roundaboutsheepranch.com.
(If you would like to send feedback but don't want it posted, just let me know
and I will not post it, but I would like to try out some good ideas so I would
like the submission anyway).
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