{"product_id":"ruban-peigne-laine-shetland","title":"Shetland Wool Top | Natural White, Grey \u0026 Moorit Wool for Spinning \u0026 Felting","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-tisseetfile\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShetland Wool Top\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional wool prized for its excellent balance of softness, resilience and ease of spinning. Sourced from the classic Shetland sheep breed, it produces lightweight, durable yarns with beautiful character and outstanding stitch definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three beautiful \u003cstrong\u003enatural colours\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGrey\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMoorit\u003c\/strong\u003e (a rich reddish-brown) - this combed wool top allows spinners and fibre artists to create stunning projects without dyeing while celebrating the natural beauty of the fleece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a fibre diameter of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e29–31 microns\u003c\/strong\u003e and a staple length of \u003cstrong\u003e3.5 inches (9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Shetland wool is ideal for hand spinning, felting, fibre blending and many other fibre arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick overview:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100% Shetland wool\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Available in Natural White, Grey and Moorit\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 29-31 micron fibre diameter\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 3.5\" (9 cm) staple length\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Ideal for spinning, felting and fibre blending\u003cbr\u003e✔️ Produced in England\u003cbr\u003e✔️ 100 g package\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Shetland wool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShetland wool is known for producing yarns that are light, resilient and long-lasting. Softer than many traditional British breeds while offering more character and bounce than ultra-fine wools, it is a favourite among hand spinners looking for versatility and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent balance of softness and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elightweight, springy yarns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeasy to draft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent stitch definition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeautiful natural colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuitable for beginners and experienced spinners alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree beautiful natural colours\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShetland wool is available in three naturally occurring fleece colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural White\u003c\/strong\u003e – perfect for spinning, felting or hand dyeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e – an elegant soft grey that adds depth and character to finished yarns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoorit\u003c\/strong\u003e – the traditional Shetland name for a beautiful natural reddish-brown fleece, highly prized for undyed projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for a wide range of projects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShetland wool is especially well suited for traditional sweaters, shawls, hats, mittens and woven textiles. Its natural elasticity creates lightweight yet durable yarns with excellent memory.\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% Shetland wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColours:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural White, Natural Grey or Moorit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 29–31 microns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStaple length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.5\" (9 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Shetland 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;\"\u003eShetland\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 colours\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\u003eShetland offers more bounce and resilience than Merino while remaining softer than many traditional medium wools. It has earned its reputation for producing strong, lightweight yarns that are ideal for classic knitting, weaving and naturally coloured fibre projects.\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\u003eShetland is one of those fibres every hand spinner should experience. Its beautiful balance of softness, loft and durability makes it incredibly versatile, while the three natural colours offer endless creative possibilities without the need for dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"Moorit\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMoorit is the traditional Shetland name for the breed's natural reddish-brown fleece. It refers to the fleece colour, not a different sheep breed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan all three colours be dyed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Natural White is ideal for dyeing, while Grey and Moorit can also be dyed, although their natural colour will influence the final result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shetland wool beginner-friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Its staple length and excellent fibre cohesion make it easy to draft and enjoyable for new and experienced spinners alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Shetland 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":"Moorit","offer_id":58113357381935,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":58113357414703,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":58113357447471,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/0762\/4041\/files\/ruban-peigne-laine-shetland-gris.jpg?v=1782678497","url":"https:\/\/www.tisseetfile.com\/en\/products\/shetland-wool-top","provider":"Tisse et File","version":"1.0","type":"link"}