Breed category Greyface Dartmoor

  • Location South West
  • Breed Lustre
  • Fleece Colour Cream/White
  • Handle Medium/Demi-Lustre
  • Micron Count 40-42
  • Staple Length 15-20cm
  • Fleece Weight 5.5-8 kg

Find Out More About This Breed

HERITAGE

The Greyface Dartmoor sheep breed was developed from older sheep kept on Dartmoor in the 17th Century.

They are now classed as a rare breed, found mostly in the South West of the UK.

SHEEP

The Greyface Dartmoor sheep breed are a hardy, hornless breed. They can withstand extreme environments.

FLEECE

The Greyface Dartmoor sheep breed have a heavy, long fleece which is curly and demi-lustrous.

It is commonly used in carpet blends.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a worsted spun Greyface Dartmoor yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

WHO'S WORKING WITH THE FLEECE | MAKERS | USERS |

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Greyface Dartmoor fleece in their products.

If you work with Greyface Dartmoor fleece and would like your products to be listed, please email us at: zoe@thewoolist.co.uk

The Greyface Dartmoor breed has a long creamy/white curly fleece

DID YOU KNOW
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The Greyface Dartmoor are classed as a minority breed by the RBST.

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