Superfine, mulesing-free Merino prepared as a lofty carded sliver for effortless spinning, wet felting, and needle felting. Soft enough for next-to-skin projects and pure enough to take dye beautifully.
Softer Feel, Faster Felting, Easier Spinning
- Next-to-skin soft (≈19 microns) – Superfine Merino sits in the comfort “sweet spot,” avoiding prickliness in scarves, hats, and baby items.
- Fast, reliable felting – The open, air-rich carded web grabs and locks quickly for wet felting, needle felting, nuno, and 3-D forms.
- Easy drafting – Carded sliver drafts smoothly for woolen or semi-worsted spins; great control for beginners and speed for pros.
- Dye-ready, undyed base – Clean, natural cream tone takes acid dyes with saturated results; perfect for custom palettes and kits.
- Ethically sourced – Non-mulesed Merino with no added dye or harsh finishing, supporting animal welfare and low-impact making.
Carded Sliver vs. Combed Top—What You’ll Get
Sliver is a continuous, untwisted bundle of carded fibers. Carding gently opens, blends, and randomizes the fibers, trapping air for warmth and quick felting. Expect:
- Lofty, insulating yarns when spun long-draw (classic woolen character with bounce and halo).
- Smooth semi-worsted yarns if you shorten the draw and add a bit more twist.
- Tiny traces of VM may remain (normal for carded preps); most flick out during drafting or felting.
Ideal Uses
- Spinning: airy hats, mitts, sweaters, blankets; beautiful heathered blends with dyed locks or silks.
- Felting: wet-felt sheets, vessels, slippers; needle-felt sculptures and surface design.
- Dyeing: build gradients, speckles, or solid shades on a premium undyed base.
Specs & Care
- Fiber: 100% Merino wool, non-mulesed
- Micron: ~19 microns (superfine)
- Preparation: carded sliver (continuous, untwisted)
- Color: natural/undyed cream
- Staple length: typically ~2.5–4 in (6–10 cm)
- Felting: excellent for wet/needle felting
- Care: hand wash cool, minimal agitation; lay flat to dry (not superwash)
Create naturally. This 19 Micron Carded Merino Wool Sliver gives you the softness, loft, and flexibility you want—without dyes or compromises. Add it to your stash and enjoy a premium, ethical base for spinning, felting, and dyeing.