Black Jacob BJT

£1.60

(£1.33 Exc. VAT)

A classic breed for spinners.
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Product Code

BJT

Barcode

BJT

Brand

Wingham Wool

Information

The black Jacob is 48 - 56s quality with a staple length of 7 - 10cm.

By coincidence one of the first recorded flock of Jacobs was in the mid 1700's was in Wentworth at the big house. Two flocks are recorded here and at Tarporley. They were introduced as a decorative parkland flock by the Fitzwilliam family at Wentworth Woodhouse. We don't have them anymore their place has been taken by a herd of deer.

Breed Info

Origin: throughout England
Wool Type: Soft/ medium
Micron Range:32-34
Staple Length: 8-15 cm
Main Uses: The naturally coloured wool is used in a wide variety of textiles, and is very popular with spinners and felters due to its versatility.
Other Facts: closely related to a Middle Eastern breed. The Jacob's coloured fleece ranges from cream and brown through to almost black.

British Wool: Shepherds Crook© Mark

Wingham Wool is affiliated with British Wool, ensuring that all the products that display the Shepherds Crook logo have been certified as being sourced from British sheep farmers.