{"product_id":"ruban-peigne-jacob-gris-naturel","title":"Natural grey Jacob wool top for hand spinning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Grey Jacob Wool Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a medium-grade wool prized for its naturally beautiful grey colour, excellent resilience and easy spinning characteristics. With a fibre diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e33–35 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e and a staple length of \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 inches (85–95 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it produces lofty, durable yarns full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100% Jacob wool\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Natural grey colour\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 33–35 micron fibre diameter\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 3.5\" (85–95 mm) staple length\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ideal for spinning, felting and fibre blending\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Excellent loft and resilience\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100 g package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Jacob wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeautiful natural grey colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edurable, lofty yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideal for natural colour projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a wide range of projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003espinning wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edrop spindle spinning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewet felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eneedle felting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efibre blending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural colour projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Jacob wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33–35 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaple length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5\" (85–95 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Jacob compare to other wool fibres?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 8px;\"\u003eJacob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eSoftness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★☆☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eEase of spinning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eResilience\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eFelting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★☆\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eNatural colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete your fibre studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/spinning-fibre\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background-color: #36c1cc; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eExplore Spinning Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/felting-fibre\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 16px; background-color: #36c1cc; color: #ffffff !important; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDiscover Felting Fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur opinion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacob 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jacob wool naturally grey?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Jacob sheep naturally produce fleeces in shades of white, grey and black, making them ideal for undyed projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jacob wool as soft as Merino?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Jacob is a medium wool with a firmer handle, but it offers excellent resilience, durability and beautiful stitch definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Jacob wool be dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. However, many fibre artists choose to preserve its attractive natural grey colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Jacob suitable for felting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbsolutely. It performs well in both wet felting and needle felting projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tisse et File","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58113318748463,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/ruban-peigne-jacob-gris-naturel.jpg?v=1782677495","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/natural-grey-jacob-wool-top","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}