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Region: Belgian breeding and representation in the UK
Medium bodied white wool
Average Fleece Weight: 2-3 KG
Average Staple length: 4 inches
Micron Range: 31-34
Recommended craft areas - Peg loom rug making, spinning. It’s definitely towards the top of the breeds list for spinning!
Unique Features: The hoggs wool that we stock on our AZ line is fantastic for spinning and makes Beltex lean on the softer side of the scale so we recommend this breed for spinning. The fleeces are lovely and white too which makes them ideal to peg loom weave with. Can be used as a multipurpose wool and takes to the dye really well.
This breed originated from Belgium and they were brought over to the UK in 1989. The Beltex has a white, soft, bouncy fleece and is predominantly a meat sheep due to its extreme conformation but it does have a nice soft white fleece which is multi purpose.
The finer fibres from a Beltex can be used for knitting and clothes, but the majority of their fleece is ideal for peg loom rugs. In the wider picture a lot of Beltex wool goes into carpets. It’s a good white general purpose wool on the softer side. We tend to source hogg wool because the best of it has such a lovely staple.
Region: Belgian breeding and representation in the UK
Medium bodied white wool
Average Fleece Weight: 2-3 KG
Average Staple length: 4 inches
Micron Range: 31-34
Recommended craft areas - Peg loom rug making, spinning. It’s definitely towards the top of the breeds list for spinning!
Unique Features: The hoggs wool that we stock on our AZ line is fantastic for spinning and makes Beltex lean on the softer side of the scale so we recommend this breed for spinning. The fleeces are lovely and white too which makes them ideal to peg loom weave with. Can be used as a multipurpose wool and takes to the dye really well.
This breed originated from Belgium and they were brought over to the UK in 1989. The Beltex has a white, soft, bouncy fleece and is predominantly a meat sheep due to its extreme conformation but it does have a nice soft white fleece which is multi purpose.
The finer fibres from a Beltex can be used for knitting and clothes, but the majority of their fleece is ideal for peg loom rugs. In the wider picture a lot of Beltex wool goes into carpets. It’s a good white general purpose wool on the softer side. We tend to source hogg wool because the best of it has such a lovely staple.