Babette #799 - 7.5 lbs of Wensleydale Raw Fleece Charcoal Brown Wool Fiber
This striking raw fleece comes from Babette (#799), a NAWSA-registered Wensleydale ewe with a coat full of cool, moody charm. Grown over 12+ months and sheared in May 2024, this 7.5 lb wool fleece is a true charcoal—dark, bold, and full of natural luster, with just the subtlest earthy undertones in the light.
Babette’s fleece features tight, well-formed curly locks with a standard Wensleydale staple length, offering both beauty and consistency for spinners, felters, and fiber artists. The density and texture make it a versatile fleece for detailed fiber projects where definition and natural color really shine.
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Sheep: "Babette" #799
Breed: Wensleydale (NAWSA Registered)
Color: Charcoal Brown
Growth: 12+ months
Sheared: 5/9/24
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.