2020 Boreray Shearling Fleece
This fleece is no longer available but we may have other Boreray fleeces available.
Description
This Boreray shearling fleece has a soft crimp, with a very fine undercoat and coarser outer layer in places. It is pale cream in colour but there are areas of brown around the neck and legs.
ID
#24
Breed
Colour
Cream / Brown / Black
Staple
13cm
Weight
550g
Collected
May 2020
Method
Sheared
State
Several Pieces
Skirted
Yes
Cotting
None
Marks
No paint / spray marks
Chemicals
Never Treated
Condition
Raw
V.M.
Some vegetative material, and some dirty patches. Will wash out.
Notes
This fleece is in two pieces because some of it was lost due to natural shedding in the field.
About the Sheep
Description
This Boreray was born in 2019.
Breed
Sex
Wether
Born
2019
Age
Approx. 5 years old