Polwarth wool is very soft, almost as soft as Merino, with a fiber diameter of 58-64s, or 26-21 microns. The Polwarth breed was developed in the 19th century in Australia, and is 3/4 Merino and 1/4 Lincoln. The staple is longer than Merino, however, thanks to the Lincoln DNA, with a staple length of 4-5 1/2 inches.

Polwarth can be used for high-quality woven and knitted items. It drapes well and is soft enough to be worn against the skin. For maximum durability, use a worsted-style spinning technique. It also felts well, using either the wet or needle felting methods.

This wool can be dyed using Washfast dyes.

Order by weight in pounds, with a minimum of 1/2 pound. To order 1/2 pound, enter ".5" for the quantity.

This fiber is eligible for quantity discounts!

• 10% at $150
• 15% at $250