Pure Teeswater Washed and Unwashed Fleeces for sale from Teeswater Wools

Pure Teeswater lustre Wool Washed and Unwashed Fleeces, Knitting Wool

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New stocks of all our fleece products will be available from JUNE 2012

To ensure we have enough stock to meet customers’ requirements for the June 2012 to June 2013 season, we have started a register of orders, as demand in 2011 has outstripped supply and we have not been able to supply late orders.

The customers on the register will receive first preference when the new stocks arrive, so we are asking you to send an e-mail to freda@teeswaterwools.co.uk with your requirements for next year as soon as possible, to ensure we have sufficient stock to meet the demand.

New season prices will not be listed until May 2012.

Products still in stock

6kg of washed Teeswater fleece skirtings at £10.00 per kg.

Order by e-mail for a quotation freda@teeswaterwools.co.uk

Pure Teeswater Natural wool

The length of staple varies with age of the sheep at clipping time, the longest being the first clip when the sheep is about 15 months old. The wool loses about 35% of its weight when washed and is available as traditionaly washed, washed and Carded wool.

Feb 2011 Hoggs trimmed out ready for clipping in May or June

Gimmer Hoggs CLICK TO ZOOM

Tup Hoggs CLICK TO ZOOM

First clip Staple length usually between 24-30 cms (9-12inches).

Traditionally Washed Wool

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Farmers have for centuries washed their sheep before clipping using what they called a washfold. Stone wall collecting pens were built near a stream and then when clipping time approached the stream was dammed to create a small pond. The sheep were then lowered into the water and allowed to swim around, for several minutes. Farmers stood up to their waists in the water to duck the sheep several times to make sure they were completely soaked. This swimming action caused the wool to float allowing the water to penetrate to the skin and washing out all unwanted dirt and excess grease. This made the wool easier to clip and ideal for the hand spinners,it also considerably reduced the weight for transporting. Although using streams is now banned, this wool has been washed in a similar way using clean cold water and allowing the wool to float.

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