R21Z1 'Machine Cardigan' Black Sheep

Name: MAN-TLE R21Z1 'Machine Cardigan' Black Sheep
Brand: MAN-TLE
SKU: 44873704898626
Price: 1350.00 CAD
Availability: InStock

MAN-TLE

R21Z1 'Machine Cardigan' Black Sheep

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In commercial flocks, a literal black or pigmented sheep is rare (typically less than 1% of a standard white-wool flock) because farmers historically bred out the recessive black gene because they would contaminate the white wool fibers creating inconsistent colouring.

HOWEVER...on Coonong Station in the Australian Riverina a flock of 700 black Merino ewes are run and shorn separately from the station’s 32,000 white Merinos to avoid fibre contamination in the lines. Ultiomately creating a natural coloured wool from black and brown Merinos which is a VERY rare fibre among the wool market.

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- Natural coloured wool from black & brown Merinos grown on Coonong Station in Australian Riverina; scoured at EP Robinson, tops made at Cashmere Connections, spun at Wangaratta Woolen Mills
- 8–gauge fisherman knit
- Dropped shoulders, generous room through armholes
- Patch pockets
- Ribbed necks, cuffs & hem
- 100% Merino wool
- Made in Australia
- Model is 5'11 (180cm), 160lbs (73kg) and wearing S