#0435-648 - 5 lbs of Wensleydale Raw Fleece Black Charcoal Wool Fiber
This rich, naturally dark fleece comes from sheep #0435-648, a Wensleydale ewe known for producing bold, lustrous wool with plenty of personality. With over 8 months of growth, this 5 lb raw fleece features long, silky locks in a dramatic black charcoal hue—a rare and striking color ideal for standout fiber work.
Sheared in December 2024 and lightly skirted, this fleece offers everything you expect from quality Wensleydale wool: strong, defined curls, exceptional luster, and a soft yet durable handle. Its deep, cool-toned black charcoal shade adds sophistication and contrast, making it a favorite for handspinners, felters, and weavers who crave natural color and unique texture.
Weight: 5 lbs
Sheep: #0435 scrapie #648 retag.
Breed: Wensleydale
Color: Black Charcoal
Growth: 8+ months
Sheared: 12/9/24
About Our Fleece
At Wild Rose Sheep Farm, we take great pride in breeding exceptional Wensleydale, Teeswater, and Valais Blacknose sheep, ensuring that every fleece embodies the highest standards of quality. Our customers consistently praise our fleeces for their cleanliness, luster, and overall excellence—a direct result of the care and attention we devote to our flock.
In just twelve months, our sheep’s locks can grow up to twelve inches in length. We typically shear our Wensleydales and Teeswaters every 10 to 14 months, while the Valais are shorn every 6 months. Valais fleece tends to have a toothier texture, while Wensleydale and Teeswater fleece are known for their high lanolin content and beautiful lock structure which lends them to have a greasier feel. Each raw fleece is meticulously skirted to remove dirt, hay, and straw, making them highly prized by hand-spinners and crafters alike.