Black Merino Wool Carded Sliver | 19 Micron Dyed Wool

Description

Superfine, mulesing-free Merino prepared as a lofty carded sliver, now in a deep, saturated black for spinning, wet felting, and needle felting. Soft enough for next-to-skin projects and rich enough to stand on its own or blend into striking colorwork.

Softer Feel, Striking Color, Versatile Crafting

• Next-to-skin soft (≈19 microns) – Superfine Merino avoids prickliness in scarves, hats, cowls, and babywear.
• Bold, lasting color – Deep black fiber creates dramatic solids, adds depth to blends, and won’t require over-dyeing.
• Fast, reliable felting – The open, air-rich carded web locks quickly for wet felting, needle felting, nuno, and sculptural work.
• Easy drafting – Smooth, consistent preparation makes spinning woolen or semi-worsted yarns a pleasure for beginners and pros alike.
• Ethically sourced – Non-mulesed Merino with no 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 for classic woolen bounce and halo.
• Smoother semi-worsted yarns with a shorter draw and more twist.
• Tiny traces of VM (normal for carded preps) that flick out easily during drafting or felting.

Ideal Uses

• Spinning: bold solids, colorwork accents, or blends with silks and dyed locks for depth.
• Felting: wet-felt sheets, vessels, slippers; needle-felt sculptures, details, and backgrounds.
• Colorwork: pair with lighter shades for high-contrast weaving, knitting, or crochet.

Specs & Care

• Fiber: 100% Merino wool, non-mulesed
• Micron: ~19 microns (superfine)
• Preparation: carded sliver (continuous, untwisted)
• Color: solid black
• 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)

Rich, soft, and ready for your next project. This 19 Micron Black Carded Merino Wool Sliver offers the loft, softness, and versatility you love—with a bold color that makes every stitch or felted form stand out.