{"product_id":"superfine-merino-wool-18-5-micron-combed-top","title":"Superfine Merino Wool | 18.5 Micron Combed Top","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoft on Skin. Easy to Spin, Ready to Dye.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombed 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoregulating 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResilient \u0026amp; low-odor by nature. Fine crimp adds bounce and shape retention; the protein structure helps resist odor between washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDye-ready color uptake. Takes acid dyes deeply and evenly for saturated, luminous colorways.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest-Fit Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand spinning: soft, next-to-skin yarns from sock\/fingering up to DK and beyond\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet felting \u0026amp; nuno felting: smooth, fine-hand surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeedle felting: excellent for surface detail\/finishing (use a coarser core if you want faster build-up)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeaving, core-spinning, blending: mix with silk, alpaca, or plant fibers for custom effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber diameter: 18.5 microns (often referred to as “100’s” count)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation: Combed top (not carded roving) for smooth drafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaple length: approx. 3–4 in (75–100 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand: buttery-soft, elastic, fine crimp\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorking Tips for Great Results\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredraft lightly to open the top; keep your hands farther apart than the staple length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor airy yarn, spin from the fold with gentler twist. For sleek yarn, use a short forward draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDyeing: presoak well; press dye through to the center for full saturation; rinse until water runs clear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFelting: lay thin, even layers; superfine fibers give a smooth finish with minimal fuzz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin-top: 30px; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revolution Fibers","offers":[{"title":"8 ounces","offer_id":51291596521787,"sku":"RF-T181-8OZ","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16 ounces (1 lb)","offer_id":51291596554555,"sku":"RF-T181-16OZ","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/4523\/9611\/files\/revolution-fibers-18-5-micron-superfine-merino-combed-top-undyed-coil-front.png?v=1780012910","url":"https:\/\/www.prismaticfiberarts.com\/products\/superfine-merino-wool-18-5-micron-combed-top","provider":"Prismatic Fiber Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}