Polwarth Natural White Wool Roving — Premium Spinning Fiber

Experience the exceptional softness and bounce of natural white Polwarth wool, a beloved fiber among spinners, felters, and textile artists. Polwarth combines the finest qualities of Merino and Lincoln sheep, offering a long staple length, silky handle, and excellent draft control — ideal for beginners as well as experienced spinners.

This roving is offered in two convenient sizes:
 100 g — perfect for sampling, blending, or small projects
 500 g — ideal for larger spinning or felting projects at a better value

Why Polwarth?

• Soft & lofty — gentle next-to-skin softness
• Longer staple than Merino — easier to spin smoothly
• Beautiful natural white — dyes evenly and vibrantly
• Versatile — excellent for spinning, felting, blending, and drum carding
• Consistent, high-quality combed top

Fiber Details

• Breed: Polwarth
• Color: Natural white (undyed)
• Format: Combed top (roving)
• Available weights: 100 g or 500 g
• Micron: Typically 22–23 microns
• Staple length: Medium to long

Recommended Uses

Spinning

Perfect for:

• Sweater yarn
• Shawls, wraps, scarves
• Baby garments
• Soft but durable everyday yarns (DK to worsted)

Felting

Suitable for both wet felting and needle felting.

Blending

Beautiful when combined with:

• Silk
• Alpaca
• Mohair
• Natural dyed fibers

Care Instructions

Hand wash only in cool water.
Avoid agitation. Lay flat to dry.

Why You’ll Love It

This Polwarth is exceptionally clean, silky, and easy to draft — a joy to spin whether you prefer worsted or woolen preparation. Its natural white makes it a perfect base for hand-dyeing or for keeping its classic creamy tone.