[Jacob-list] wool quality

[Betty Berlenbach]

And softness, handle.  Once again, coarse doesn't mean nasty, fine doesn't
mean wonderful.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Gillian Fuqua" <gillianfuqua at adelphia.net>
To: <jacob-list at jacobsheep.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 7:19 AM
Subject: [Jacob-list] wool quality


> i would agree that Jacob wool is variable.   I would hesitate to use
> the word quality as that is a value laden word that we may want to
> avoid as we market our wool.  What I would say is that there is
> variation in the features of the wool.  Perhaps something like,
> "Because the Jacob is a primitive breed and has not been bred for any
> particular characteristic, the wool buyer will notice variation in
> fleeces.  This variation could be seen in texture. staple length,
> color, or crimp."
> Gillian
>
>
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