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SHEEP SHEARING WITH BRITISH WOOL
Here at byLaxtons whilst we might be experts in spinning, we are always looking to improve our knowledge of the steps before the raw wool reaches us and to ensure that everyone in our close-knit team understands the best practices for which we advocate. This month our ecommerce manager Rochelle took a day trip to Reagill Grange Farm in Penrith to take part in a beginner’s machine sheep shearing course hosted by British Wool.
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YARN SPEAK: WHAT ARE WOOL TOPS?
On the mezzanine of our factory you will usually find several large cubic bales of fibre. This is how most of the wool that we spin into yarn is delivered to us. The bales contain wool ‘tops’ - the clean, unprocessed wool ready for gilling, twisting, and spinning.
Why We Love Wool
Wool is naturally connected to our heritage as British yarn spinners since 1907 and will no doubt play a leading role in our future as we look towards a more responsible use of our planetary resources.
