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Coopworth

Coopworth is a Longwool with high luster, a well-defined crimp, and tapered locks. While it can be next to skin soft for some people, its 30-to-39-micron range means it is commonly used one layer out from the skin or for outer garments. Multicolor fleeces are common in Coopworth, with a wide range of shades including white, silver, gray, brown, and black. Typical staple length for this breed is six to eight inches annually. The breed was developed in Australia by Ian Coop in the 1950s by crossing Border Leicester ewes with Romney rams; it was first imported in the US in the early 1970s.

Coopworth is easy to process and spin. Its locks open easily with a flicker or Lock Pop, and it can be carded or combed as well as spun straight from the lock or from the fold. Coopworth’s length lends it to be prepared and spun worsted or semi-worsted; it will make durable, long-lasting socks.

We source all our Coopworth from a single ranch in the Midwest; they have selected their breeding stock for fineness for many years and it shows. The fleece we receive from them is usually around five or six inches in length, with a medium hand, and in a variety of colors.

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    Coopworth #19109

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    A typical Coopworth fleece, white with a tan tip. This color is perfect to use as is or would be excellent to over dye. At 4.5 inches in length it can be processed either woolen or worsted.

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    Coopworth #22297

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    A silvery-brown Coopworth with 6″ locks and a medium to soft hand. The natural color of this fleece is stunning.

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    Coopworth #721124

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    A white Coopworth fleece with locks measuring 6″ in length. This creamy white fleece with tan and yellow tips is perfect to use as is or would be excellent to overdye. This fleece has a medium to coarse hand and bold, distinct locks measuring 5 to 6 inches in length. Sold as a half fleece weighing 1.7 pounds.

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    Coopworth #721127

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    A dark gray Coopworth with locks measuring 5-6″ in length. Dark gray in color with tan tips. Sold as a whole fleece weighing 3.5 pounds.

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    Coopworth #722291

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    A 6″ long white Coopworth fleece with quite a bit of luster. Very clean. Sold as two halves weighing 2.3 pounds each.

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Since 1970

All of our hand carders, drum carders, and other tools are handcrafted in our woodshop in Pinole, California. Wood and other materials are sourced from within the USA and particularly within our Fibershed whenever possible.

All fleece for sale is purchased direct from ranches throughout the USA and is washed here in our shop. All processed fiber for sale is carded at a local mill here in Northern California.

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from 4 reviews
Very useful

I have some dyed fleece I’d put off spinning because of the effort involved in prepping it and I wanted to keep colors somewhat separate. The first batch took all afternoon to “pop” the ends and spin to get a very small quantity of yarn-it wasn’t the nicest so a lot of work for a little. Second batch was a coated fleece with blocky locks. The prep was very easy and this time I am popping a lock and spinning it versus popping lots. I’d say still faster and certainly much cleaner than my apron and cat brush to prep. Packaging is custom and beautiful for storing. I am satisfied and would recommend this product.

Lynda D.
Lock Pop
Lock Pop
Handy tool - nicely made

The Lock Pop seems like a very nice addition to my little arsenal of fiber processing tools (hand cards, combs, flicker, pet comb). So far I'm finding it more ergonomic to use than a flicker. The Lock Pop is impressive at getting the VM out of a lock of fleece. ALL the VM falls out, even sticky seeds. The Lock Pop is nicely designed - it's clear that Clemes and Clemes has considered the exact height and curve to use for the wood block, as well as the specs for the carding cloth. It's a satisfyingly attractive tool - since for me fleece processing is about going into a relaxing, meditative mode, the look and feel of the tools I use is also part of the enjoyment. I am guessing my Lock Pop will last a long time, as long as I follow the technique on the Clemes and Clemes video, where you pop the lock onto the carding cloth gently until it opens up, then draw the lock through the wires, which cleans it like magic.

PH
Lock Pop
Lock Pop

A lovely tool I use to open dense cut ends before combing.

Josefin W.
Lock Pop
Lock Pop
Tried and True

My first wheel is a Clemes and Clemes from 1974. It's almost as old as I am! It was an unexpected "inheritance" from the mother of a deceased friend and is a treasured mainstay of my textile art tool collection. I'm a tall woman so I really appreciate the height of the castle, and it has a lovely weight to the wheel - when it gets rolling it stays rolling. I find it easy to spin for hours even though it is a single treadle. I also enjoy the ease of the double drive - as the description states it requires much less adjustment as the bobbin fills, even with jumbo bobbins.
I am so grateful that Clemes and Clemes started producing their Traditional again so that I was able to purchase additional accessories (like the Jumbo flyer and bobbins) for the old girl. With plenty of oil and care I know she'll last my lifetime and likely beyond as well. Thank you Clemes and Clemes!

Katrina W.
Traditional Spinning Wheel
Traditional Spinning Wheel

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