Spinning fibers and preparation
Explore our selection of spinning fibers, suitable for spinning wheels, spindles and different preparation techniques. From natural fibers to ready-to-spin blends, everything is here to support your spinning projects.
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- 100% Lyocell (1)
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- 80% New Zealand Merino - 20% Mulberry Silk (1)
- 100% New Zealand Merino Wool (2)
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- 100% Tussah Silk (1)
- 100 % laine de Nouvelle-Zélande (1)
- 100 % laine mérinos de Nouvelle-Zélande (1)
- 50% Fine Merino (19 micron) • 30% Baby Alpaca • 20% Silk (1)
- 82% Merino Wool • 18% Lyocell (1)
- Polyester brillant (1)
- 15 Micron (1)
- 27–30 Micron (1)
- 19 Micron Extra Fine Fibre (1)
- 22 Micron Fibre (1)
- 22 Micron Merino (2)
- 19 microns (1)
- 15 Micron | 13 cm (5¼") Staple (1)
- 21 microns | fibre env. 10 cm (1)
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- Merino: 19 micron Silk: approximately 15 micron Baby Alpaca: approximately 21 micron (1)
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19 Micron Merino Wool Top | Superfine Combed Wool for Spinning & Felting
AshfordThe Ashford 19 Micron Merino Wool Top is a premium superfine combed wool made from 100% New Zealand Merino wool. Renowned for its exceptional sof...
View full detailsFlax Top | Natural Linen Fibre for Spinning & Blending
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ashford Flax Top is a premium natural plant fibre valued for its exceptional strength, breathability and beautiful drape. One of the oldest textil...
View full detailsLyocell Top | Cellulose Fibre for Spinning & Blending
AshfordAshford Lyocell Top is a premium cellulose fibre made from sustainably sourced wood pulp. Valued for its silky softness, natural lustre and elegan...
View full detailsTussah Silk Top | Natural Silk Fibre for Spinning & Blending
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ashford Tussah Silk Top is a luxurious natural silk fibre prized for its beautiful golden-beige colour, exceptional strength and elegant lustre. P...
View full detailsMulberry Silk Top | White Silk Fibre for Spinning & Blending
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ashford Mulberry Silk Top is one of the world's finest luxury fibres, prized for its exceptional softness, brilliant natural lustre and pure white...
View full detailsMerino Lyocell Top | Luxury Fibre Blend for Spinning, Weaving & Felting
AshfordAshford Merino Lyocell Top combines the incredible softness of Merino wool with the silky sheen of Lyocell, a cellulose fibre made from wood pulp....
View full detailsCorriedale Wool Top | Premium Wool for Spinning & Felting
AshfordAshford Corriedale Wool Top is one of the most versatile spinning fibres available. Its well-defined, even crimp, excellent elasticity and smooth...
View full detailsAshford Corriedale Colour Theme Packs | 7 Coordinated Wool Colours
AshfordAshford Corriedale Colour Theme Packs bring together seven carefully coordinated colours of Corriedale wool, making it easy to create beautiful ha...
View full detailsAshford Merino Silk Top | 80% Merino – 20% Mulberry Silk
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
3 Reviews
Ashford Merino Silk Top combines the exceptional softness of New Zealand Merino wool with the natural elegance of Mulberry silk. This luxurious fi...
View full detailsAlpaca merino 30 / 70 spinning fiber – Ashford – hand spinning fiber
AshfordLuxurious baby alpaca and fine merino blend, ideal for spinning, carding and felting projects. Description FunctionThis fiber is designed for h...
View full detailsAshford Merino Wool Top | 100% New Zealand Merino Wool
Ashford5.0 / 5.0
1 Review
Ashford Merino Wool Top is made from 100% New Zealand Merino wool. With its fine 22-micron fibres, soft handle and closely spaced crimp, it spins ...
View full detailsNatural White Polwarth Wool Top | 21 Micron Combed Spinning Fiber
AshfordAshford Polwarth Wool Top is made from 100% New Zealand Polwarth wool. With its fine 21-micron fibres and exceptional softness, it is an excellent...
View full detailsAshford 19 Micron Merino Wool Top | 100% Extra Fine New Zealand Merino
AshfordAshford 19 Micron Merino Wool Top is one of the finest fibres in the Ashford range. Made from 100% New Zealand Merino wool, it offers exceptional ...
View full detailsAngelina Sparkle Fibre | Reflective Fibre for Spinning, Felting & Blending
AshfordAshford Angelina Fibre is a fine, reflective polyester fibre designed to add beautiful sparkle and shimmer to your spinning, felting and fibre art...
View full detailsNatural White Alpaca Combed Top | Ashford Spinning Fiber
AshfordAshford Natural White Alpaca Combed Top is made from 100% natural white baby alpaca. With an average fibre diameter of approximately 21 microns, i...
View full detailsAshford Silk, Baby Alpaca & 19 Micron Merino Combed Top
AshfordAshford Silk, Baby Alpaca & 19 Micron Merino Combed Top combines three exceptional natural fibres: 50% fine 19 micron Merino, 30% Baby Alpaca,...
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Exploring spinning fibers
Choosing the right fiber is a key step in spinning. Each material has unique characteristics that directly affect texture, strength and the final yarn.
Fiber types
- Wool: versatile and ideal for beginners
- Alpaca: soft and warm, perfect for smooth yarns
- Blends: combine multiple fibers for unique results
Fiber preparation
Fibers are available in different forms such as roving, top or batts. Each preparation affects how the fiber drafts and the type of yarn produced.
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