Superfine Merino Wool | 18.5 Micron Combed Top

$22.00

Our undyed 18.5 micron Merino combed top is 100% superfine wool is next-to-skin soft, beautifully consistent, and a dream to draft. Prepared for smooth, even drafting—so your spinning, felting, dyeing, and weaving projects finish soft, light, and luxurious.

Soft on Skin. Easy to Spin, Ready to Dye.

Truly next-to-skin soft (18.5 microns). About one-third the thickness of human hair, these superfine fibers feel gentle and itch-free—perfect for cowls, babywear, and sensitive skin.
Combed for consistency. Parallelized fibers draft cleanly for beautifully even singles. Spin worsted for sleek stitch definition, or from the fold for airier, woolen-style yarns.
Thermoregulating comfort. Merino naturally warms when it’s cool and breathes when it’s warm; it wicks moisture vapor and can absorb ~30–35% of its weight before feeling damp.
Resilient & low-odor by nature. Fine crimp adds bounce and shape retention; the protein structure helps resist odor between washes.
Dye-ready color uptake. Takes acid dyes deeply and evenly for saturated, luminous colorways.

Best-Fit Uses

Hand spinning: soft, next-to-skin yarns from sock/fingering up to DK and beyond
Wet felting & nuno felting: smooth, fine-hand surfaces
Needle felting: excellent for surface detail/finishing (use a coarser core if you want faster build-up)
Weaving, core-spinning, blending: mix with silk, alpaca, or plant fibers for custom effects

Fiber Facts

Fiber diameter: 18.5 microns (often referred to as “100’s” count)
Preparation: Combed top (not carded roving) for smooth drafting
Staple length: approx. 3–4 in (75–100 mm)
Hand: buttery-soft, elastic, fine crimp

Working Tips for Great Results

Predraft lightly to open the top; keep your hands farther apart than the staple length.
For airy yarn, spin from the fold with gentler twist. For sleek yarn, use a short forward draw.
Dyeing: presoak well; press dye through to the center for full saturation; rinse until water runs clear.
Felting: lay thin, even layers; superfine fibers give a smooth finish with minimal fuzz.

Care

Hand-wash cool with wool wash; squeeze (don’t wring), reshape, and dry flat. Dark or highly saturated shades may release a little dye on the first soak—rinse until clear.