4 - Washed Raw Wool
We raise Shetland sheep for wool - Breed known for 11 natural colors & 30 patterns
Sheared 170 sheep in 2026
- Fleeces averaged 4.0 lbs each
- Largest Fleece = Butterball (ram), 7lbs+!
Wool harvest 2026 = 170 sheep produced ____ lbs total
- Organic – Ewe Lambs =
- Non Organic – Ewes/Rams =
Wool comes from Sheep which is a protein fiber (animal) vs cellulose (plant) or synthetic fiber (human made)
Properties of Wool:
o Natural UV protection - Natural UV protection factor of up to 30+
o Antibacterial & antimicrobial properties - Thin waxy coating contains fatty acids that inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. This means that woolen items do not need regular washing and will smell fresh after repeated use, unlike synthetic fibers.
o Stain resistant - The waxy outer coating of wool helps to repel liquids, making spills easy to wipe off
o Easy-care fiber – Because of the fatty acids that coat wool fiber, odor-causing bacteria are naturally inhibited, as is static, which normally attracts lint, dirt and dust. And the scaly surface area of fiber acts to block dirt and stains from being absorbed.
o Keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer - In the winter, wool’s insulating qualities trap dry air and warmth near the skin. In the summer, wool’s coil-like shape pulls excess heat and moisture from the skin, helping the wearer to stay cooler.
o Insulates even when wet - The inner core of wool fibers can absorb just under half of its own weight in moisture. Not until wool is saturated with 60% of its own weight will it feel wet to the touch. Since it retains 80% of its insulating value even when saturated, wool will keep you warm even when wet.
o Very durable - Wool can withstand being bent 20,000 times without breaking. In comparison, cotton breaks after 3,000 bends, silk after 2,000, and rayon can only be bent 75 times without breaking. Its natural elasticity means that the fibers are less likely to break, and fabrics made from wool less likely to tear. The ability of wool to "spring back" into shape means that woolen garments tend to retain their shape better than garments made from other fibers.
o Sound dampening & fire resistant
o Compostable - Wool is made of carbon and will break down over time and can be composted!
Uses for Wool:
o Clothing
o Insulation in homes & in bedding (batts for quilts & stuffing for mattresses)
o Furniture, rugs, blankets & felting
o Fiber art projects: fiber painting (needle felting), knitting, weaving, crocheting, etc.