Corriedale wool has a defined, even crimp and is smooth and easy to spin or felt. You can spin a fine to medium woollen, worsted or semi-worsted yarn. Corriedale will bulk after washing and has good elasticity. It also is very popular for needle felting projects. Ashford Corriedale sliver is a 100% New Zealand product with wool from pasture-fed sheep. The sheep are well cared for and are not mulesed. After the sheep are shorn, the wool is carefully skirted and checked. Only wool that is sound, clean with good fibre length, bulk and colour is selected. It is scoured (washed) using an environmentally-friendly, biodegradable detergent. The wool is then dried and dyed. Micron 27-30, Staple length approx. 11cm (4.25 in.). Prices shown do not include taxes or shipping. Canadian shoppers: $10 flat rate shipping or FREE shipping with purchase of $175 or more. Local pick-up from 675 Arlington Park Place, Kingston, Ontario.
