
Independent Study in Tropics on Hand Dyed 85/15 Blue Faced Leicester Tussah Silk Combed Wool Top 4 oz
Our Independent Study colorways are non-repeatable colorways and this one features deep orange, deep violet and a hot pink. Blue Faced Leicester (or commonly known as BFL) wool is one of the finest long wools. Our particular source is approximately 26 micron and with a 3-3.5 inch staple length. It has a lovely drape and sheen, as is common with long wools, and is very resilient. Known for being an excellent wool for beginning spinners. This is a blend of 85% Oatmeal Blue Faced Leicester wool and 15% Tussah Silk. Hand dyed using professional acid dyes that are hypoallergenic and meet either Oeko-Tex 100 or organic processing standards. Sold in 4 ounce quantities.Care: Handwash with tepid water and a wool wash (we recommend Unicorn Fibre Wash). Lay flat to dry. This fiber will felt!Because of the dye method, individual braids within a dyelot are fraternal and there will be variation between braids. Different dyelots will be more like cousins.Ships in 1-3 business days. Free domestic