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Blue face laichester

It comes from a British sheep breed developed in northeastern England and is among the best-known and most valued British wools. It has a distinctive natural sheen, which gives the yarn a bright and elegant appearance. It is mainly used for hand spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting fine yarns for sweaters, scarves, hats, baby clothing, blankets, as well as for both dry and wet felting.
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About the material

Phase Phase 1
Origin Animal
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Material type fiber
Material specification wool
Text source https://hopejoyfiber.com/bluefaced-leicester/ https://biscotteyarns.com/blogs/knitting/sheep-breeds-and-their-fibers-in-hand-knitting
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Traditional / Innovative traditional
Sustainability Yes
Sustainability description biodegradable
Fiber color white, beige, grey
Properties - fineness Fiber fineness: 24–28 μm
Properties - length Fiber length: 8–10 cm
Properties - strength Strength and flexibility: Wool is strong and durable, yet soft, holds its shape well, and has excellent longevity.
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Technologies

  • wool processing

    Wet cleaning method used to remove dirt and grease from wool. It often began before shearing, when sheep were washed. Wool was commonly washed in a...

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  • industrial bleaching

    Industrial bleaching is a technological process of removing natural color, impurities and residues from textile fibers (cotton, linen, wool,...

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  • industrial dyeing

    Industrial dyeing is a technological process in which textile materials (fibers, yarns, fabrics or finished products) are dyed using chemical dyes...

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  • industrial weaving

    Industrial weaving is a technological process for fabric production in which two sets of yarns – warp (longitudinal threads) and weft (transverse...

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This phase of the project Library of Local Textile Materials was supported by the Slovak Arts Council.

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