Discover the perfect fusion of luxury and practicality. Our Undyed Superwash 23 Micron Merino Combed Wool Top is exquisitely soft, ethically sourced, and treated for easy care—making it a favorite base for spinners, dyers, and knitters. Spin smooth worsted yarns, dye luminous colors, and knit next-to-skin projects with confidence.
Features & Benefits
- Fine 23 Micron Merino — next-to-skin soft yet durable for everyday wear.
- Superwash treated — minimizes felting and shrinkage; finished items are machine-washable on gentle.
- Combed Top preparation — parallel, clean fibers draft smoothly for consistent worsted or semi-worsted yarns.
- Dye-ready & undyed — takes acid dyes brilliantly for saturated, colorfast skeins.
- Ethically sourced — non-mulesed Merino from high-welfare farms in South Africa/South America.
- Bundle choices — available in 8 oz and 16 oz (1 lb) for studio or small-batch dyeing.
Ideal For
- Spinning: fingering through DK weights with crisp stitch definition.
- Dyeing: immersion, kettle, or hand-painting for vivid, even color.
- Knitting & Crochet: socks, baby knits, sweaters, accessories, and everyday garments.
FAQs
Can I felt this fiber?
No. Superwash Merino is designed to resist felting. For felting projects, choose our non-superwash Undyed Merino or Corriedale.
What spinning approach works best?
Spin from the end of the top for sleek worsted yarns, or spin from the fold/split strips for a softer semi-worsted hand.
How should I care for finished items?
Machine wash on gentle in cool water with a wool-safe detergent. Lay flat to dry for best shape retention.
Specifications
| Fiber |
100% Superwash Merino Wool |
| Micron Count |
~23 micron (fine Merino) |
| Preparation |
Combed Wool Top (worsted prep) |
| Staple Length |
~3–4" (≈75–85 mm) |
| Color |
Undyed / Natural White/Ecru |
| Formats |
8 oz bundle • 16 oz (1 lb) bundle |
| Sourcing |
Non-mulesed Merino (South Africa/South America) |
Why Makers Choose This Base
- Super-soft hand for next-to-skin projects.
- Machine-washable convenience for everyday wear.
- Professional, consistent drafting and yarn quality.
- Exceptional dye uptake and color saturation.
- Ethical, high-welfare sourcing you can trust.
Ready to Create
Build your palette, spin your perfect base, and knit pieces that are as practical as they are luxurious. Choose 8 oz for sampling or small batches, or step up to 16 oz (1 lb) for sweater quantities and dye lots. Your next favorite skein starts here.
