Breed category Torwen Badgerface

  • Location Mid-Wales
  • Breed Naturally coloured
  • Fleece Colour Black & White
  • Handle Medium / Harsh
  • Micron Count 33-35
  • Staple Length 7-10cm
  • Fleece Weight 1.5-2 kg

Find Out More About The Breed

HERITAGE

The Torwen  Badgerface are one of the oldest British sheep breeds, they are hardy and easy to maintain. The Torwen Badgerface breed can be traced back to the 1st Century in Wales.

They are still kept in specialist flocks in Wales and around the UK.

SHEEP

'Torwen' means 'white belly' in Welsh. They have a white stripe of fleece running from chin to tail in contrast to their black fleece.

FLEECE

The Torwen Badgerface have predominantly black fleece with a white streak making it dark grey when blended.

The fleece is medium to harsh in handle with a staple length of up to 10cm.

UNDER A MICROSCOPE

This is a sample of a woollen spun Torwen Badgerface yarn, under a microscope.

BREED SOCIETY

Find out more @badgerfacesheep.co.uk

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

LINKS COMING SOON

Links to makers using Torwen Badgerface fleece in their products.

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

The rams have curled horns

DID YOU KNOW
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The Torwen Badgerface has a distinctive face with white patches over the eyes

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