{"product_id":"southdown","title":"Southdown","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"334\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eSouthdown\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium British wool known for its fine texture, resilience, and versatility. \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eOriginating from the South Downs of Sussex, this breed produces a dense, springy fleece that is ideal for a variety of fibre crafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nwyarns.com\/blogs\/northwest-yarns\/know-your-fiber-southdown-wool?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/nwyarns.com\/blogs\/northwest-yarns\/know-your-fiber-southdown-wool?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003enwyarns.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"349\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eFeatures:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFibre Diameter: Approximately 28–30 microns\u003cbr data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eStaple Length: Around 80mm\u003cbr data-start=\"490\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eTexture: Dense and resilient, with a natural springiness C\u003cbr\u003eColour: Natural white, providing an excellent base for dyeing\u003cbr\u003eIdeal For: Spinning, felting, and blending with other fibres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"833\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSouthdown wool is particularly appreciated for its ability to hold shape, making it suitable for creating structured felted items and durable yarns.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eIts natural elasticity ensures that spun yarns retain their form, even after washing.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAdditionally, the fibre's excellent dye uptake allows for vibrant, long-lasting colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wingham Wool","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51858955239688,"sku":"SD","price":1.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/2345\/3704\/files\/wool-sd-southdown1.jpg?v=1752098894","url":"https:\/\/winghamwoolwork.co.uk\/products\/southdown","provider":"Wingham Wool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}