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Wool fleece
Fine Merino wool fleeces are available to purchase in 1kg packages or by the fleece (2-6 kilograms). The wool fleece is excellent for felting, spinning and other art / craft uses. It is from our 2-year-old ewes (females) who are shorn in late March. A sample from each fleece is tested at AWTA*. The fleece you select will have every detail you may like to know** and will be fully skirted, so there is no waste. We also list the sheep’s VID (electronic Identifier/visual ear tag number) so you will know which sheep your wool came from. Our grandchildren may also have named her, so that’s included.
Enjoy this wool, it evokes Cloud Nine!
All prices quoted include GST and the ***Wool Levy, postage is added at checkout. We post only within Australia, via Australia Post.
Sorry – we are out of stock. More wool available in April 2025. If you would like to be notified when more is available please email Susan at: kiaoramerino@gmail.com
If you would like a 100gm sample please email and I will post you one.
Sample will be: Katie: EID 220006. Micron: 16.3, SD 3.3, CV 19.9, Comfort Factor 100, Curvature 66.5, Spinning fineness 15.8. Fleece Weight 3.1kgs (sold $120.00 / 1kg $40).
*AWTA Australian Wool Testing Authority
**Tests include: Micron (MFD um), Standard Deviation of micron (SD), Coefficient Variation (CV%), Comfort Factor (CF%), Curvature (Curv/mm) and Spinning Fineness S/Fineness um).
***Wool Levy: goes to AWI and is spent on marketing, research and development (R&D), 1.5 per cent of the sale ex gst
There is very little vegetable matter in our fleeces however if you card / comb it perhaps have a towel on your lap to catch the dust. Feedback from spinners of our wool is that its excellent to spin raw. They then wash the finished yarn.
The wool is posted sealed in a plastic bag. It will be squished when it arrives. If you can unroll it in a sunny spot the lanolin will warm and the fleece expand and soften.
We cannot give a refund if a customer simply changes their mind about our product, for example if they no longer want it, or they’ve found something cheaper elsewhere. If it there is a major failure, we are very happy to give a refund or replacement.
If you would like more information on our farm and sheep please look over our website and let us know if you have any queries. Olivia and Susan enjoy wet felting, botanical dying, weaving and a little (very little) spinning. We do share some of our items on social media, if you would like to follow along that would be nice. We also volunteer at Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool on wool/craft days demonstrating and teaching wet felting. We will share future dates a few months before each event in case you are able to come.
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There are many other Australians doing outstanding work to make quality Merino wool products available. Please enjoy the links below.
Babies & Children
MERINEO creates and manufacturers baby sleep products and clothing made from Australian grown superfine merino wool, all products are made in Australia. Claire Hausler is the owner of Merineo, and from a passionate wool growing family, she aspires to deliver a quality product to parents of new-borns to lead them to become repeat purchasers of Australian merino wool. Merineo
SNOW DROP MERINO produces classic jumpers, hats and scarves for children. They are designed and made in regional Victoria and sold mostly online but also at some major field days. Louise is passionate in supporting local businesses and local jobs. Our children love the comfortable style. These jumpers are brilliant- I have 8 grandchildren and love pulling them on and off them- so soft, easy to wear and machine washable. Snowdropmerino
LEROY MAC DESIGNS Pure Merino Wool baby garments that have the feel and comfort that only comes from the natural fibres of Australian Merino Wool. Rebecca and Rod select the best wool from their farm at Lexton in country Victoria and manage the entire production and sale process. The knitted ‘sheep’ blankets and beanies are a favourite and are machine washable. Leroymac
Wool for all ages
SLEEPY MERINO an Australian farmer family owned business providing products made in Victoria, Australia, and are 100% Australian Merino wool jersey of 18.9 to 19.9 micron, from non-mulesed sheep. They have a weight of 145, 170 or 200gsm, which is perfect for both winter and summer use. Sleepy Merino
IRIS & WOOL is an Australian fashion brand that has built a reputation on producing luxury designs of the highest quality from 100 per cent Australian merino wool. The farm to fashion story began in the darkest of times. Emily’s early loss has ensured she’s built a business based on philanthropy, sustainability and love. Iris and Wool
URALLA WOOL ROOM: Offer quality Merino wool clothing — huge range of cardigans, jumpers, vests, jackets, coats, hats, socks, gloves, throws, blankets and cushions. Many items in the range are made with natural fibre blends including Merino wool blended with possum fur, or cashmere, or mulberry silk. Most of the labels and brands we stock in The Uralla Wool Room are made in Australia. Uralla Wool Room
WOLFGANG SCOUT Adult knitwear and other ethically sourced clothing, knitting products and clothing care items. The Wolfgang Scout philosophy is to tread lightly on the earth, create long lasting products that are passed on to future generations and ensure what they do is earth, animal and people friendly. We are honoured that the wool for their superfine knitwear and yarn is sourced solely from our sheep at Kia Ora. https://showroom-x.com/collections/wolfgang-scout
HUMPHERY LAW Great socks can make your day. These are Australian made, there are styles and fibre mix to suit every need, they don’t shrink and they have history, made in Melbourne since 1947. They make socks for every occasion and activity: sport, anklet, steel cap boot, health, hiking, small, extra long – a sock for everyone. Passion, experience and diligence in a company making magic socks. Humphrey Law
SILVER FLEECE An 100% Australian owned and operated company manufacturing in Adelaide, South Australia. Silver Fleece use quality Australian yarns and fabrics, including Merino wool, to produce a range of knitwear that is unique, safe and sustainable. They make to measure, have children’s and adult ranges and make a lot of school uniform outer wear. Our tall family members love the extra body length available. Silver Fleece
MCINTYRE is an Australian lifestyle brand, designing timeless, sustainable, and quality Australian made Merino knitwear and basics. McIntyre Merino
Embrace winter with Australian Merino wool fashion
Brands which showcase the enduring appeal of Australian Merino wool.
Wool fibre and yarn
Cashmere Connections: a family owned and run business that has evolved to meet the needs of the specialty fibre industries in Australia. Cashmere Connections is able to prepare a wide range of fibres for worsted, semi worsted and woollen spinning. They specialise in the supply of 100% Australian grown and processed natural animal fibres including Huacaya and Suri Alpaca, Cashmere and Wool. Cashmere Connections
White Gums: White Gum fine Merino Wool is grown in Tasmania and made into yarn by Design Spun in New Zealand, having first been scoured by Canterbury Wool Scourers. NewMerino ® Chain of Custody certifies the sustainability and traceability of the yarn. White Gums Wool
Nundle: A woollen Mill in New South Wales. Nundle Woollen Mill is a destination, a store and a re-connection with Australia’s wool heritage. They use Australian wool, spun into yarns that customers turn into stunning clothes and soft furnishings. Nundle
Mollydale Yarns: a small family business that specialises in small batch hand-dyed yarns. The yarn is made from natural fibres, including merino, mohair and perendale. Yarn is sourced from Australia and New Zealand and is milled in New Zealand. They also Stock an extensive range of quality commercial yarns, knitting, weaving, felting and crochet tools and patterns. Mollydale
Tarndie: (or more respectfully, Tarndwarncoort) is based in South Western Victoria, Australia and has been owned and operated by the Dennis family since 1840. An online and Farm Shop offers a wonderful selection of wool products for craft, bespoke yarns and one off dye lots using the Polwarth wool grown on the farm – just as it has been since 1840. Tarndie
Handweavers and Spinners Guild, Melbourne, Victoria. The Guild’s aim is to bring together those who practise handweaving, spinning and allied crafts. To help and encourage them to increase their knowledge, understanding and skills by discussion, demonstration, exhibition, teaching and the provision of quality resource materials. HWSGV
Wool products
WAVERLEY MILLS. Australia’s oldest working textile mill (established in 1874), produce designer wool products that are guaranteed to last, beautifully and carefully crafted, and ethically produced. They weave luxury natural fibres into quality scarves, rugs and blankets. The range of recycled wool products is huge. The mill is on the Distillery Creek in Launceston, Tasmania and booked tours are available. Waverley Mill
Grooming fine wool garments is showing your care. Superfine wool feels lovely and soft next to your skin and when minimally processed and spun has an increased tendency to pill, more than yarn made from a harsher, broader micron. It also felts beautifully. The simplest solution to pilling is to use a high-quality fabric shaver to remove the pills. The electric or battery Classic 50 fabric shaver is recommended. It’s like patting a loved companion!