Do you sometimes fail to see the sheep by the hair? Don't worry, we have a table summarising our undyed wicks. It's easy to compare!
Undyed wick wool celebrates the pure beauty of nature and offers a direct connection to the earth and its inhabitants. Sourced from various breeds of sheep and plants from different corners of the world, each wick has unique characteristics. Think silky Merino or the tough texture of Icelandic wool. The authentic hues, from deep brown to bright white, are an ode to the natural origins of the fibres. But this wool is not only beautiful; it is also extremely versatile. Perfect for activities such as spinning, felting and XXL knitting. Choosing undyed fur wool is choosing the pure essence of nature in your handiwork
Name of product | Mutton breed or plant name | Origin | Microneedling | Length of fibre | Recommended use | Brief description |
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Undyed Wick wool - Merino super fine | Merino | Australia | 16 micron | – | Felting, spinning of fine yarns | Very soft and supple wool, suitable for fine felting and spinning. |
Undyed Wick wool – Zwartbles | black blaze | Netherlands (originally), but now from different EU countries | 32 - 33 microns | Long fibre length | Spinning, felting, XXL knitting and crochet | Brown-black mottled wool from the Zwartbles sheep breed. |
Bamboo Roving | Bamboo plant | – | – | – | Felt projects, spinning, weaving, dyeing | Soft fibre with a silky sheen, produced from Bamboo plant fibres. |
Camel Fiber Roving | Camel | Himalayan region or Tibet | 19 micron (feels coarser) | Longer than wool fibres | Spinning, felting | Natural brown fibre with a matt appearance. |
Camel with Silk Roving | Camel | Himalayan region or Tibet | – | – | – | – |
Wool Roving Filling wool | Sheep's wool | – | – | Fairly short fibre | Filling dolls, cushions, felted home boulders, needle felting of larger shapes | 100% sheep's wool, machine washed and carded in a long wick. |
Mulberry silk wick – natural white | Mulberry silk | – | – | – | Dyeing, felting, spinning | 100% mulberry silk, combed into a supple, super-soft thin wick. |
Mohair wick – natural undyed | Angora goat | Turkey | – | – | Spinning, dyeing, felting | Mohair is the wool of the Angora goat. Silky shiny, very soft, but also strong hair. |
Undyed Lontwol – European Blend | Mix of European sheep (German black merino, blackbles, Spanish grey) | Europe | – | 50 grams = approx. 2 metres, 250 grams = approx. 10 metres, 1 kilo = approx. 40 metres | Super thick knitting or crochet, felting | Vibrant blend of European sheep. Firm, lively wool with good felting properties. |
Undyed Wicker Wool – Gotland | Gotland fur sheep | Sweden | 31 microns | Long fibre length | Solid by felting | Wool from the Gotland fur sheep, blended grey. |
Undyed Wick wool – Icelandic light grey | Icelandic sheep | Iceland | approx. 34 microns | Fibre length approx. 80 mm | XXL knitting, use knitting pins | Icelandic, light grey melange, rugged look. |
Undyed Wick Wool – Lincoln | Lincoln sheep | United Kingdom | approx. 35 microns | 120 - 150 mm | Spinning, felting, dyeing | Beautiful blonde colour, strong fibre. |
Undyed Wicker Wool – South German Merino | South German merino | Germany | 25 micron | 50 grams = approx. 2 metres, 250 grams = approx. 10 metres, 1 kilo = approx. 40 metres | Super thick knitting and crochet | South German merino, medium-fine, lots of spring and volume. |
Undyed Wicker Wool – South American Greige | – | South America | 27 microns | – | XXL Big Wool knit and crochet | Blended fur wool in the warm, trendy shade of greige (grey/beige). |
Ramie Roving | Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) | Eastern Asia | – | – | Co-felting or co-spinning | Nice shiny fibre to combine with wool. |
Soy Roving | Soy proteins | North or South America | – | – | Spinning, blending, dyeing, felting | Shiny, soft yet strong fibre that looks a bit like silk. |
Flax Roving | Flax | Europe | – | – | Co-felting with wool | Firm, shaggy fibre for unusual textures. |
Yak Fiber Roving | Yak | Himalayan region or Tibet | – | – | Spinning, felting | Deep brown-black fibre with a matt appearance. |
Yak with Silk Roving | Yak and silk | Himalayan region or Tibet | – | – | Spinning, weaving, felting | Yak with silk gives a beautiful silver shimmer. |
Camel with Silk Roving | Camel | Himalayan region or Tibet | – | – | – | – |
Wool Roving Filling wool | Sheep's wool | – | – | Fairly short fibre | Filling dolls, cushions, felted home boulders, needle felting of larger shapes | 100% sheep's wool, machine washed and carded in a long wick. |
Mulberry silk wick – natural white | Mulberry silk | – | – | – | Dyeing, felting, spinning | 100% mulberry silk, combed into a supple, super-soft thin wick. |
Mohair wick – natural undyed | Angora goat | Turkey | – | – | Spinning, dyeing, felting | Mohair is the wool of the Angora goat. Silky shiny, very soft, but also strong hair. |
Undyed Lontwol – European Blend | Mix of European sheep (German black merino, blackbles, Spanish grey) | Europe | – | 50 grams = approx. 2 metres, 250 grams = approx. 10 metres, 1 kilo = approx. 40 metres | Super thick knitting or crochet, felting | Vibrant blend of European sheep. Firm, lively wool with good felting properties. |