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Three popular spinning fibers

Merino vs. Polwarth vs. BFL

Merino is known for softness and fineness. Polwarth offers a balanced combination of softness, loft and useful staple length. Bluefaced Leicester—often shortened to BFL—is prized for luster, strength and drape.

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Merino is known for softness and fineness. Polwarth offers a balanced combination of softness, loft and useful staple length. Bluefaced Leicester—often shortened to BFL—is prized for luster, strength and drape.

The right choice depends on what you want the yarn to feel and look like. AJem uses multiple bases because the same colorway can behave very differently when the underlying wool changes.

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