{"product_id":"superfine-merino-wool-18-5-micron-combed-top","title":"Superfine Merino Wool | 18.5 Micron Combed Top","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur undyed 18.5 micron Merino combed top is 100% superfine wool is next-to-skin soft, beautifully consistent, and a dream to draft.  Prepared for smooth, even drafting—so your spinning, felting, dyeing, and weaving projects finish soft, light, and luxurious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft on Skin. Easy to Spin, Ready to Dye.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly next-to-skin soft (18.5 microns). About one-third the thickness of human hair, these superfine fibers feel gentle and itch-free—perfect for cowls, babywear, and sensitive skin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombed for consistency. Parallelized fibers draft cleanly for beautifully even singles. Spin worsted for sleek stitch definition, or from the fold for airier, woolen-style yarns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoregulating comfort. Merino naturally warms when it’s cool and breathes when it’s warm; it wicks moisture vapor and can absorb ~30–35% of its weight before feeling damp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilient \u0026amp; low-odor by nature. Fine crimp adds bounce and shape retention; the protein structure helps resist odor between washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye-ready color uptake. Takes acid dyes deeply and evenly for saturated, luminous colorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest-Fit Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand spinning: soft, next-to-skin yarns from sock\/fingering up to DK and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet felting \u0026amp; nuno felting: smooth, fine-hand surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle felting: excellent for surface detail\/finishing (use a coarser core if you want faster build-up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaving, core-spinning, blending: mix with silk, alpaca, or plant fibers for custom effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber diameter: 18.5 microns (often referred to as “100’s” count)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Combed top (not carded roving) for smooth drafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple length: approx. 3–4 in (75–100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand: buttery-soft, elastic, fine crimp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking Tips for Great Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredraft lightly to open the top; keep your hands farther apart than the staple length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor airy yarn, spin from the fold with gentler twist. For sleek yarn, use a short forward draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing: presoak well; press dye through to the center for full saturation; rinse until water runs clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelting: lay thin, even layers; superfine fibers give a smooth finish with minimal fuzz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash cool with wool wash; squeeze (don’t wring), reshape, and dry flat. Dark or highly saturated shades may release a little dye on the first soak—rinse until clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e🚚\u003cem\u003e This item ships directly from one of our trusted Shopify Collective partners and may arrive separately from other items in your order. Shipping times and packaging may vary slightly depending on the partner fulfillment location.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revolution Fibers","offers":[{"title":"8 ounces","offer_id":53513599058104,"sku":"RF-T181-8OZ","price":405.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 ounces (1 lb)","offer_id":53513599090872,"sku":"RF-T181-16OZ","price":736.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/3475\/7560\/files\/revolution-fibers-18-5-micron-superfine-merino-combed-top-undyed-coil-front.png?v=1779818045","url":"https:\/\/www.crossed-hearts.com\/en-mx\/products\/superfine-merino-wool-18-5-micron-combed-top","provider":"Crossed Hearts Needlework \u0026 Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}