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THE SHEEP |
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All of my products are made from the wool of purebred Cormo sheep: |
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THE WOOL |
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Cormo wool is fine, longer-stapled than most fine wools, very elastic, and exceptionally soft. It also is among the warmest of wools. |
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THE PROCESSES |
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To transform wool from fleeces on sheep to clothing for people, a number of processes are required. |
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The bales of wool are shipped to Bollman Industries in San Angelo, Texas. |
Some of the bales of washed wool are sent to Blackberry Ridge Woolen Mill in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. |
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The rest of the washed wool goes to a worsted spinning mill or a series of mills; |
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Most of the yarns are skeined and washed and offered for sale to knitters, crocheters, weavers, and dyers. Some yarns are knitted into articles of clothing, and into fabrics that are made into clothing and other products. During the processes of growing, washing, spinning, knitting, and re-washing, the wool is left as pure and natural as possible. |
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THE PEOPLE |
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HELPERS |
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![]() Stephanie Hatfield with sweater she made from Elsawool yarns. |
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