Lacaune

Lacaune wool comes from the French Lacaune sheep breed, best known from the Roquefort region. These sheep were primarily bred for milk production, but they also provide medium-coarse, semi-fine white wool with regular crimp. The fleece is semi-smooth, lustrous, with a staple length of 20–25 cm and a yield of around 65–70% (BC–D grade). Processing follows traditional steps: shearing, sorting, washing, carding, and spinning into yarn. The resulting wool is relatively durable and dimensionally stable, although less fine than merino. Historically, the Lacaune breed spread from France to other countries mainly in the 20th century, and in Central Europe it has been raised since the 1990s for milk, meat, and textile raw materials. Lacaune wool is mainly used for robust utility and technical textiles such as carpets, blankets, socks, fillings, and industrial yarns, as well as for felting. Its properties—moisture absorption, durability, and biodegradability—make it a valued renewable material in sustainable production.