Fine locked and lustrous Teeswater fleece with Merino + Mohair wool backing. Hand felted and cruelty-free.

Size: 26 x 22 inches (measured by fleece side - not backing material).

Why OOPS? There are bits of hay embedded in the fleece that I was unable to remove. While all fleece will have some traces of hay, this one is carrying more than I am typically okay with.

Teeswaters are considered an endangered breed. More can be read via The Livestock Conservancy below.

The Teeswater sheep breed was developed in the Teeswater region of England. In the 1920s the breed was faced with near extinction. The lustrous, low-lanolin, kemp-free fleece of the Teeswater is appreciated by hand spinners for its staple length and fine, long curly locks. Fiber growth is up to one inch per month with little to no cross fibering. Teeswater sheep were imported to the United States in the 1800’s but lost popularity due to importation of other long wooled breeds.