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Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: fionadeans on February 21, 2013, 01:51:54 pm

Title: Masters Fine Wool Project
Post by: fionadeans on February 21, 2013, 01:51:54 pm

Hello,

I am a masters student at Heriot Watt University and studying Fashion and Textiles management in Galashiels. For my project I am researching into Scottish Fine wools and their potential in the Scottish Textile industry. I have already spoken with NFUScotland and BWMB however I would really appreciate the knowledge from some farmers, particularly of Shetland or fine wool types.

Thanks for your attention!!

Fiona

Title: Re: Masters Fine Wool Project
Post by: Anke on February 21, 2013, 02:43:10 pm

And what do you want to know?
 
For Shetland wool (as in from Shetland sheep) you could contact Jamiesons in Lerwick (woolbrokers) on Shetland - all the info about Shetland wool you may need.
 
Other lead on Shelands would be the breed society - Shetland sheep society. Don't have the website address to hand at the moment.

Title: Re: Masters Fine Wool Project
Post by: SallyintNorth on February 21, 2013, 03:14:40 pm

Scottish Fibres supply native fibres for spinners etc.