Organic Polwarth/ Tussah silk (80/20) Roving (Top) -Robin's Egg - 5.2 oz. polwarth tussah which gives it a rich

which gives it a rich sheen

A subtle but beautiful fiber

Please note that the fleece in these batts is fresh from the farm

with the earthy flax softens amazingly the more it is handled

It's also lovely and easy to spin

Organic Polwarth/ Tussah silk (80/20) Roving (Top) -Robin's Egg - 5.2 oz. polwarth tussah which gives it a richI find this easier to spin than merino. A subtle but beautiful fiber. This organic Polwarth is 22 microns and has amazing bounce. It Polwarth is a breed of sheep that was developed in Australia in the late 1800's they are 3 4 merino blood lines and 1 4 lincoln. it has the hand and softness of merino and a slight luster of lincoln . The wool was selected from two family farms on the Falkland islands( UK) and measures an incredible 22 microns. Sheep