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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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Phase Phase 1
Origin Animal
Material group
Material type fiber
Material specification
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
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
Other properties
Processing techniques related to this material
Processing - description
Institution to contact
Open-air museum
Museum
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Táto fáza projektu Knižnica lokálnych textilných materiálov bola podporená Fondom na podporu umenia.
This phase of the project Library of Local Textile Materials was supported by the Slovak Arts Council.

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