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Shetland brown

It originates from a sheep breed raised on the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland, where the sheep have adapted to harsh, windy, and cold conditions. It is among the smallest British sheep breeds. The wool is lightweight, provides excellent insulation, and is also breathable. It is mainly used for knitting traditional sweaters, scarves, hats, and gloves using Fair Isle techniques or lace patterns, for weaving both fine and durable fabrics, for making blankets, carpets, and upholstery, as well as for felting.
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About the material

Phase Phase 1
Origin Animal
Material group
Material type fiber
Material specification wool
Text source https://www.pandasilk.com/shetland-wool-what-is-it-and-why-is-it-special/ 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 brown
Properties - fineness
Properties - length 5– 11cm
Properties - strength
Properties - elasticity
Properties - elongation and fiber density
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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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