2021 Shetland Fleece from Thorne
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Shetland fleeces available.
Description
Thorne is a Shetland sheep and her fine black fleece has a tight crimp along the spine. It is faded to dark brown at the tips.
ID
#231
Breed
Colour
Black
Staple
6 - 10cm
Weight
998g
Collected
June 2021
Method
Sheared
State
One Piece
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Some VM throughout, though much has been removed.
Notes
There are a small number of Boreray hairs on the surface of the fleece as she was obviously rubbing up against her Boreray friends whilst in the queue for shearing. These can easily be picked out.