Fleece Gallery

Shetland sheep are known as a primitive sheep breed that has different accepted fleece types. An individual sheep can have multiple fiber types throughout their fleece depending on the body region the wool is growing from. 

Edgar’s fleece:

Longish and Wavy: Most typically seen. Fleece lengths are normally in the 4 to 6 inch range, with a slight “wispiness” on the ends of each lock. The fleece has a very open quality with the ends of each lock well-closed. Spins very easily. Nice for worsted wool applications, as in fine woven fabrics or knitwear with well-defined patterns that must be retained, as in Fair Isle sweater

Edgar's fleece

Edith’s fleece: 

Beaver/Double-Coated: Long and luxurious. Fleece lengths are usually in the 6 to 10 inch and even longer range. The ideal double coat has well-defined separate coats that can be readily separated. The outer coat is hair like, while the undercoat is soft and downy. The two coats may be spun separately or together. The outer coats serves as a protective layer against harsher weather.

Edith's fleece

Edith's fleece