Because it is carded roving instead of combed top, it won't slip through your fingers as quickly. Our domestic wool top is prepared from a variety of different sheep breeds here in Maine. It is medium textured, having an average wool count of 54. Please be sure to enter the quantity in lbs using the conversion pop up list to calculate oz amounts. Greasy Carded Wool Greasy carded wool comes from soft, crossbred New Zealand sheep.
Raw fleece is blended and then carded into sliver.
It has a slightly sticky, greasy feeling but can be pulled apart easily for spinners.