This fleece is a patchwork of 2 different sheep: a white shetland and a gray Shetland/Gotland cross. It has a super long and luxurious staple length! Backing material is white and gray Merino wool.

Size: 3 feet wide by 2 feet (measured by fleece side - not backing material)

More about the breed via Livestock Conservancy: The Shetland breed likely descends from ancient Scandinavian sheep, and it is a member of the northern short tailed sheep breed family. Shetland sheep are calm and charming in disposition, docile, and intelligent.The Shetland breed is especially prized for its wool, which is fine, soft, and strong. Fleeces average two to four pounds and vary in crimp from wavy to straight. Eleven colors and thirty color patterns are recognized in the Shetland breed. This diversity is a great asset both to the breed and to the fiber artisans who enjoy using its fleeces.