Superfine, mulesing-free Merino prepared as a lofty carded sliver, now in a deep, saturated black for spinning, wet felting, and needle felting. Soft enough for next-to-skin projects and rich enough to stand on its own or blend into striking colorwork.
Softer Feel, Striking Color, Versatile Crafting
- Next-to-skin soft (≈19 microns) – Superfine Merino avoids prickliness in scarves, hats, cowls, and babywear.
- Bold, lasting color – Deep black fiber creates dramatic solids, adds depth to blends, and won’t require over-dyeing.
- Fast, reliable felting – The open, air-rich carded web locks quickly for wet felting, needle felting, nuno, and sculptural work.
- Easy drafting – Smooth, consistent preparation makes spinning woolen or semi-worsted yarns a pleasure for beginners and pros alike.
- Ethically sourced – Non-mulesed Merino with no harsh finishing, supporting animal welfare and low-impact making.
Carded Sliver vs. Combed Top—What You’ll Get
Sliver is a continuous, untwisted bundle of carded fibers. Carding gently opens, blends, and randomizes the fibers, trapping air for warmth and quick felting. Expect:
- Lofty, insulating yarns when spun long-draw for classic woolen bounce and halo.
- Smoother semi-worsted yarns with a shorter draw and more twist.
- Tiny traces of VM (normal for carded preps) that flick out easily during drafting or felting.
Ideal Uses
- Spinning: bold solids, colorwork accents, or blends with silks and dyed locks for depth.
- Felting: wet-felt sheets, vessels, slippers; needle-felt sculptures, details, and backgrounds.
- Colorwork: pair with lighter shades for high-contrast weaving, knitting, or crochet.
Specs & Care
- Fiber: 100% Merino wool, non-mulesed
- Micron: ~19 microns (superfine)
- Preparation: carded sliver (continuous, untwisted)
- Color: solid black
- Staple length: typically ~2.5–4 in (6–10 cm)
- Felting: excellent for wet/needle felting
- Care: hand wash cool, minimal agitation; lay flat to dry (not superwash)
Rich, soft, and ready for your next project. This 19 Micron Black Carded Merino Wool Sliver offers the loft, softness, and versatility you love—with a bold color that makes every stitch or felted form stand out.
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Superfine, mulesing-free Merino prepared as a lofty carded sliver, now in a deep, saturated black for spinning, wet felting, and needle felting. Soft enough for next-to-skin projects and rich enough to stand on its own or blend into striking colorwork.
Softer Feel, Striking Color, Versatile Crafting
- Next-to-skin soft (≈19 microns) – Superfine Merino avoids prickliness in scarves, hats, cowls, and babywear.
- Bold, lasting color – Deep black fiber creates dramatic solids, adds depth to blends, and won’t require over-dyeing.
- Fast, reliable felting – The open, air-rich carded web locks quickly for wet felting, needle felting, nuno, and sculptural work.
- Easy drafting – Smooth, consistent preparation makes spinning woolen or semi-worsted yarns a pleasure for beginners and pros alike.
- Ethically sourced – Non-mulesed Merino with no harsh finishing, supporting animal welfare and low-impact making.
Carded Sliver vs. Combed Top—What You’ll Get
Sliver is a continuous, untwisted bundle of carded fibers. Carding gently opens, blends, and randomizes the fibers, trapping air for warmth and quick felting. Expect:
- Lofty, insulating yarns when spun long-draw for classic woolen bounce and halo.
- Smoother semi-worsted yarns with a shorter draw and more twist.
- Tiny traces of VM (normal for carded preps) that flick out easily during drafting or felting.
Ideal Uses
- Spinning: bold solids, colorwork accents, or blends with silks and dyed locks for depth.
- Felting: wet-felt sheets, vessels, slippers; needle-felt sculptures, details, and backgrounds.
- Colorwork: pair with lighter shades for high-contrast weaving, knitting, or crochet.
Specs & Care
- Fiber: 100% Merino wool, non-mulesed
- Micron: ~19 microns (superfine)
- Preparation: carded sliver (continuous, untwisted)
- Color: solid black
- Staple length: typically ~2.5–4 in (6–10 cm)
- Felting: excellent for wet/needle felting
- Care: hand wash cool, minimal agitation; lay flat to dry (not superwash)
Rich, soft, and ready for your next project. This 19 Micron Black Carded Merino Wool Sliver offers the loft, softness, and versatility you love—with a bold color that makes every stitch or felted form stand out.