This breed of sheep has been around since the 19th century and was developed in France. It hit the British shores in 1976! Charollais are a top quality sheep which are large in their overall frame. They are excellent for prime lamb production.
They have a very dense cream/white fleece which has a spongy texture. This makes the wool great for craft stuffing when scoured and it’s soft enough to spin
Average Fleece Weight - 1-2KG
Average Staple Length - 1.5 - 2.5 inches
Micron range 29-31
Recommended craft area - Spinning yarn and craft stuffing
This breed of sheep has been around since the 19th century and was developed in France. It hit the British shores in 1976! Charollais are a top quality sheep which are large in their overall frame. They are excellent for prime lamb production.
They have a very dense cream/white fleece which has a spongy texture. This makes the wool great for craft stuffing when scoured and it’s soft enough to spin
Average Fleece Weight - 1-2KG
Average Staple Length - 1.5 - 2.5 inches
Micron range 29-31
Recommended craft area - Spinning yarn and craft stuffing
