Tour De Fleece Special - Wiggins

Tour De Fleece Special - Wiggins

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Tour De Fleece Special - Wiggins

Tour De Fleece Special - Wiggins

Regular price £9.00 per 100g
Regular price Sale price £9.00 per 100g
Sale Sold out

49% Corriedale, 16.5% Devon Closewool, 16.5% Romney, 8% Exmoor Blueface, 10% Silk

Epic highs, massive challenges, team spirit with a dash of competition… The Tour de Fleece has more than a few things in common with it’s cycling namesake, and this year, we’re here for the ride! If you’ve never taken part in the Tour de Fleece before, it’s a splendid online spinning event, that follows alongside the Tour de France. As the organisers of this fibre-filled adventure say, there are only three rules in the Tour de Fleece, 1 – Challenge Yourself. 2 – Spin. 3 – Have fun! If only every sporting event could involve the fibre arts, eh?!

If you are keen to get in the saddle and spin along with those spandex-clad athletes, then we have created three special tops, all inspired by legends of British Cycling. Here we have ‘Wiggins’, a delicious dark teal with flashes of deep blue and with a silvery shimmer of silk!

Corriedale, Exmoor Blueface, and Romney combine to make a deliciously soft blend, but the addition of Devon Closewool adds character and bounce. That stunning 10% silk enhances the colour of the blend beautifully, and creates a softness and sheen that is just unbeatable!

Specifications

Blend: 49% Corriedale, 16.5% Devon Closewool, 16.5% Romney, 8% Exmoor Blueface, 10% Silk

Colour Blending: We start with solid coloured tops (aligned fibre) and blend them together using precise recipes to create our nuanced shades. 

The entire range is created from a handful of base colours, making it easy to find harmonious colour combos for colourwork projects.  

Fibre Characteristics

Falklands Corriedale: This fibre has a good long staple length, is smooth with a hint of lustre and oodles of bounce. The breed is derived from a cross of the Merino sheep and Lincoln Longwool. Micron: 29; Average Staple Length: 12.5cm/5”

Devon Closewool: Originates from a cross of the Devon Longwool and the Exmoor Horn. The fibre is dense and springy with a sturdy handle. This fibre is ideal for adding a bit of texture and durability. Micron:34; Average Staple Length: 7.5cm/3”

Romney: This breed has been farmed since the 13th century and originates from the Romney Marsh area of Kent. Their fibre is fine and semi-lustrous with good drape and a little bounce, perfect for adding a little sheen. Micron: 34; Average Staple Length: 10cm/4”

Exmoor Blueface: This is our most local sheep and can be seen dotted across the Moorland where we live. A crossbreed of the Exmoor Horn (our local hill sheep) and the distinguished Bluefaced Leicester (the softest British sheep breed), the Exmoor Blueface sheep produces a beautifully soft and springy fibre which is excellent in just about any blend. Micron: 31; Average Staple Length: 9cm/3.5”

Mulberry Silk: This fibre is produced by the Bombyx silk moth. It has the lowest micron count of any natural fibre making it incredibly soft and extremely lustrous. When added to a blend it gives the fibre a phenomenal drape, durability and shine. Micron: 14; Average Staple Length: 9cm/3.5”

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