Carded Wool Sliver

Sliver and roving are differentiated by the orientation of their fibers.  Sliver contains fibers that are randomly arranged, while roving has fibers that are aligned parallel to each other to create a smoother preparation for spinning.  Wool sliver is thinner than roving and has minimal, or no twist through its length, while wool roving has a small amount of twist and is generally going to be thicker and more uniform throughout. 

Sliver is most often used in needle felting and spinning fine yarns, while roving is often used to create thicker yarns or felted objects. Helpful hint: sliver is pronounced "sly-ver."

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Carded wool sliver

Carded wool sliver is washed wool run through a carding machine, so the fibers are fluffy and loosely mixed instead of lined up like combed top. Shop carded Corriedale variety packs like Animal Classics, Deep Sea, Fairytale Pastels, Retro Pop, and Furry Friends, plus undyed and black merino sliver.

Why felters and spinners love it

Because the fibers point every which way, carded wool grabs onto itself fast, making it the top choice for needle felting. Spinners get soft, lofty yarn that feels warm and light. Split the sliver lengthwise before spinning for easier drafting.

Prefer smooth combed fiber? Browse undyed wool roving tops, or see all wool roving.

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