FIBER

Gotland Wool & Pelts

We will be shearing again the end of Nov. 2010 Taking reservations

and

in March 2011 we will be shearing both white and colored Perendale Reserve your fleece

It is the luxurious fleece and pelt of the Gotland that sets them apart from other breeds. Gotland pelts are world-renowned for their superior quality. The pelts sell for a premium, due to their smooth silky locks and soft handle.

The Gotland's fleece is considered to be among the best in the world for spinning and weaving. It is the very high luster and well-defined crimp, along with the array of silver and gray shades that make the fleeces highly desirable to hand spinners, knitters and weavers.

Gotland wool ranges from 29 to 33 microns and [with respect to scoured weight] they are very high yielding.

The lamb fleeces can be as fine as 20 micron. Gotland fleeces are similar to Wensleydale in luster but are not quite as soft.

The average Gotland fleece weighs between 5.5 and 7.5 pounds.
Gotland Genetics Arrive in North America