Cotswold
A longwool breed, possibly introduced to the Cotswolds by the Romans. At the height of its popularity during the Middle Ages, Cotswold fleece played a big part in the English wool trade and the generation of wealth in the area but it is now classed by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust as ‘vulnerable’ It is one of the largest British breeds with a distinctive curly forelock. The fleece is lustrous but much finer than the other longwool lustre breeds.

For felting:
Much quicker to felt than the other lustrous longwools. The finished felt is full of movement and texture created by the long curly staple and the surface has a slight sheen. Although this is an exceptionally soft fleece it will harden to a fairly firm felt. It is a creamy white shade – much richer than most white fleece.

Info:
Staple length: 25cm
Bradford count: 45-48
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