Rambouillet

It is a French sheep breed developed at the end of the 18th century from original Spanish Merino sheep. These sheep are known for their resilience, adaptability to different climatic conditions, and strong flocking instinct. The wool has a pronounced crimp, is very elastic, airy, warm, and holds its shape well. The fibre is durable, long-lasting, and resistant to wear. It is mainly used for hand spinning, knitting, crocheting, felting, and weaving fine yarns, and is suitable for making sweaters, scarves, hats, blankets, socks, and children’s clothing.

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About the material

Phase	Phase 1
Origin	Animal
Material group
Material type	fiber
Material specification	wool
Text source	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, black, grey
Properties - fineness	Fiber fineness: 18–24 μm
Properties - length	Fiber length: 5–10 cm
Properties - strength
Properties - elasticity
Properties - elongation and fiber density
Other properties	The fibre is durable, long-lasting, and resistant to wear.
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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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industrial spinning

Industrial spinning is a technological process in which loose textile fibers (natural or synthetic) are mechanically processed and twisted into a...

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industrial combing

Industrial combing of fibers (e.g. wool, cotton) using machines that clean, straighten, and prepare them for further processing.

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