Natural grey Jacob wool top for hand spinning
Natural Grey Jacob Wool Top is a medium-grade wool prized for its naturally beautiful grey colour, excellent resilience and easy spinning characteristics. With a fibre diameter of approximately 33–35 microns and a staple length of 3.5 inches (85–95 mm), it produces lofty, durable yarns full of character.
Jacob is an ancient British sheep breed, easily recognised by its naturally coloured fleece and distinctive multi-horned appearance. Its naturally grey wool allows fibre artists to create beautiful undyed yarns and textiles while celebrating the authentic colours of the fleece.
Ideal for hand spinning, felting, fibre blending and many other fibre crafts, Jacob wool is an excellent choice for makers who appreciate natural colours and durable handspun yarns.
Quick overview:
✔️ 100% Jacob wool
✔️ Natural grey colour
✔️ 33–35 micron fibre diameter
✔️ 3.5" (85–95 mm) staple length
✔️ Ideal for spinning, felting and fibre blending
✔️ Excellent loft and resilience
✔️ 100 g package
Why choose Jacob wool?
Jacob wool is valued for its natural colour, lively character and springy handle. It allows hand spinners to create beautiful projects without relying on dyes while producing yarns with excellent stitch definition and durability.
- beautiful natural grey colour
- excellent resilience
- easy to draft
- durable, lofty yarns
- excellent stitch definition
- ideal for natural colour projects
Perfect for a wide range of projects
Jacob wool is well suited for spinning on both spinning wheels and drop spindles. Its natural bounce produces yarns that work beautifully for knitting, weaving and crochet, while its excellent felting properties also make it suitable for wet and needle felting.
- spinning wheel
- drop spindle spinning
- wet felting
- needle felting
- fibre blending
- natural colour projects
Specifications
- Material: 100% Jacob wool
- Colour: Natural Grey
- Fibre diameter: 33–35 microns
- Staple length: 3.5" (85–95 mm)
- Weight: 100 g
How does Jacob compare to other wool fibres?
| Feature | Jacob |
|---|---|
| Softness | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ease of spinning | ★★★★☆ |
| Resilience | ★★★★★ |
| Felting | ★★★★☆ |
| Natural colour | ★★★★★ |
Unlike white wool tops intended for dyeing, Jacob wool showcases its own beautiful natural grey colour. It is an excellent choice for spinners and fibre artists who enjoy working with authentic, undyed fleece.
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Our opinion
Jacob wool is a wonderful fibre for anyone who enjoys natural colours and characterful yarns. Its beautiful grey fleece produces distinctive handspun yarns with excellent loft and resilience, making it a rewarding fibre for both spinning and felting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jacob wool naturally grey?
Yes. Jacob sheep naturally produce fleeces in shades of white, grey and black, making them ideal for undyed projects.
Is Jacob wool as soft as Merino?
No. Jacob is a medium wool with a firmer handle, but it offers excellent resilience, durability and beautiful stitch definition.
Can Jacob wool be dyed?
Yes. However, many fibre artists choose to preserve its attractive natural grey colour.
Is Jacob suitable for felting?
Absolutely. It performs well in both wet felting and needle felting projects.