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| Preparing Fleece To Sell |
Woolfest have produced a leaflet describing how to present your
fleece in the best way to attract buyers. It contains
information about skirting the fleece, removing dags, and
storing the fleeces.
www.woolfest.co.uk/animals/fleece-sale.htm |
The Natural Fibre Company has guidance
notes about shearing and quality of fleeces.
www.thenaturalfibre.co.uk/sites/default/files/Shearing-notes.pdf
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Washing Fleece |
There are several good tutorials on the
internet about how to wash fleece.
Here's a few:
www.woolfest.co.uk/animals/fleece-sale.htm
- leaflets about washing and sorting fleece
www.joyofhandspinning.com/washing-fleece.shtml
www.selfsufficientish.com/main/blog.php/2010/01/27/scouring-washing-fleece-by-red/ |
Health and Safety Precautions |
Even if a fleece looks clean, it may
contain dirt, grease, faeces, urine, and chemicals. Always wear
gloves when handling raw (unwashed) fleece. Always wash your
hands thoroughly after touching any fleece. Never store fleece
near foodstuffs or where children can handle it.
The Association of Guilds of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers
discourages the use of raw fleece at public demonstrations or
workshops. In public situations, place signs warning the public
not to touch the fleece and to wash their hands thoroughly
before eating. |
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