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BFL superwash fibre

Product information

£18.00

Description

Capture the spirit of the season with this hand-painted Autumnal Greens & Blues combed top.

Crafted from 100% Superwash Blue Faced Leicester (BFL), this premium spinning fibre offers the perfect combination of strength and luxury. BFL is celebrated for its long staple length, which naturally resists pilling and ensures exceptional durability. This makes it an outstanding choice for spinning hard-wearing sock yarns and heirloom garments.

  • Fibre: 100% Superwash Blue Faced Leicester (BFL) Combed Top
  • Colourway: Rich autumnal greens and blues
  • Craftsmanship: Hand-painted with commercial acid dyes in a smoke- and pet-free studio
  • Batch Size: Micro-batched (dyed in pairs)
  • Best For: Hand spinning durable sock yarns, weaving, and fine knitwear

Care Instructions: Hand-wash in cool water and lay flat to dry. While every effort is made to ensure colourfastness, slight initial bleeding may occur. Please wash your finished yarn or garment separately for the first three washes.


Specifications

  • Fibre: . This blend is strong and suited for spinning sock yarns. BFL has a long staple which will prevent pilling.

Care Instructions

Hand-washing in cool water and lay flat to dry. I have taken every care to ensure that the fibre is colour fast. However, you may find slight colour bleeding initially so wash your yarn and garment separately for the first three washes.

Note: Fibres are dyed in small batches; expect beautiful, natural variations between lots. Photos are taken in a professional light box, but colours may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings.