Gray Suffolk roving

Specifications
Approximately 4 oz
Staple length ~ 2 – 3.5 in
25 – 33 microns
 
 
 
The Suffolk sheep breed is the most widely produced breed of sheep in the U.S. With it’s black face and legs and white coat it is an iconic breed. They are born black and then chang to grey from 1 month old to a year then change to white.. Primarily bred for meat its wool is also a pleasure to work with and is often mixed with other fibers to give ‘bounce’. The Suffolk sheep fiber is considered to be a down type wool which is springy and is naturally superwashed (resists felting). As such it is great for everyday wear such as socks and applications that require loft such as pillow stuffing and quilt batting. Prime sections with longer staple are great for spinning and blending to add body to a yarn. Suffolk fiber is vastly under-appreciated and is often discarded as a byproduct.