Valais Blacknose Fiber
Pure Valais Wool & Other Fiber Products
Although their wool is on the coarser side, Valais Blacknose fiber deserves recognition, as it has a very important purpose in the fiber world. It lends itself well to outer garments, felted garments, shoes, bags and rugs. As well as more elaborate felted articles of clothing, using locks of wool, such as collars and wraps. It has a bright luster to take up dye beautifully.
To view all available wool and fiber products for purchase, visit our team members’ respective commerce sites below.
Handmade Collar Design using raw locks by Unifelt
Fiber Facts:
Fleece Weight: 5-10 lbs based on 6 month growth.
Staple Length: 12 inches each year, but with 2 yearly shearings resulting lengths tend to be 5-6 inches.
Fiber Diameters: Average micron is 38 for mature sheep.
Lock Characteristics: The wool is coarse and grows in long balanced locks with great luster.
Natural Color: Uniformly white.
Dyeing: This fleece makes brilliant colors because of the luster.
Purpose: Dual purpose, meat and wool - and of course known as “the cutest sheep in the world.”