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Pure Black Wensleydale Washed and Combed Top

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Simply gorgeous washed and combed top from our pedigree flock of rare breed Wensleydale sheep.

Please note - I have included a discount for larger amounts.

Why not let us send you the pure combed top fully prepared.  You can be sure that there is no added fibres in our wool, everything is pure with full traceability back to our farm.  Pure Black Wensleydale wool is so rare, this is a perfect opportunity to buy genuine Black Wensleydale which has no added fibres, washed and combed.

Before scouring and combing these lustrous locks are sorted by me personally and only the strongest and best of the fibre is used for our tops.  Our sorted wool is delivered to Yorkshire shortly after shearing and is processed within a couple of weeks to avoid discolouration and retain its glorious colour.

When ordering please keep in mind that the actual colours might differ from what you see, due to the settings of my camera, your monitor and the black wool always wants to show grey!

We are a working farm, we keep rare breed Wensleydales black and white, for wool exclusively.  We also keep smaller flocks of Bluefaced Leicesters, Lincoln Longwools and Herdwicks!

Our sheep are in prime condition, with their day to day nutrition and behaviour closely monitored to avoid any wool-breaks. As you can imagine, opting for professional shearers, weighing the sheep monthly and feeding every lamb twice daily for the first year, is an expensive task.

But put simply - happy sheep give the best fleeces and therefore the best yarn and craft supplies and cutting corners gives average ones! These values are behind everything we do at Home Farm.

And …if you’d like to know more ‘technical stuff’ then …

... recently tested for micron and spin fineness and we are delighted with our results of - micron tested at 33.6 and spin fineness 33.5.  Average for the Wensleydale breed is 34- 38 microns.  Black Wensleydale overall is always a little higher micron count that the white.

And finally, my website may not give you the best postage option for larger quantities.  I will always refund any postage difference or send you a pro-forma invoice in advance. 

 

Packaging

Wherever possible we will use paper packaging

However, Europe, US, Canada and Rest of World, it is not always possible to use paper due to the soft contents of the package.  If this is the case, we use 90 micron polythene mailbags.  Recycling guide: LDPE 4 (Low density polyethylene).

Low-density polyethylene, or LDPE, is number 4-coded plastic, commonly used to manufacture shopping bags, dry cleaning bags and flexible bottles and lids.  Although not as commonly recycled as number 1 polyethylene terephthalate or number 2 high-density polyethylene, LDPE recycling is gaining traction as its post-consumer uses increase. One use is combining recycled LDPE with wood to create composite lumber suitable for light applications. All these plastics can be recycled into different products, but of the three, LDPE results in the most greenhouse gas savings when it's recycled.  

But please - do not put number 4 LDPE plastic into a recycling bin unless you are sure it is accepted. Otherwise, you could contaminate an entire batch of recycled plastic.

Shipping Information

WE SHIP EVERY DAY

UK Shipping

UK Shipping - we use Royal Mail for shipping and unfortunately in recent months the costs have increased significantly.  For bulk orders I can use courier services and keep the costs to a minimum - please message for a quote.

International Shipping

We always try to keep our costs to a minimum.  We usually use Royal Mail Tracked, which does not include Signed.  We are given a proof of postage which includes your address details and the weight of your parcel, but you do not sign for your parcel which is the preferred way since Covid.  This service is cost effective and very reliable.  However, we cannot accept responsibility for your goods once they have left the UK with this service.

If you would prefer your order to be sent International Tracked & Signed then please message me with your order.    Using this service your order will be fully tracked with signature on delivery and the added cost for this service is low.  

For orders over 2kg please contact us for shipping charges.  We like to use the most cost effective carriers and this can change on a daily basis.  We regularly post 5kg + parcels around the world but we prefer to get the best current cost effective quote for you.  

Shipping times

To reduce our carbon footprint we like to support our local mobile shipping service which sets up in our village on a Monday and a Thursday and is within easy walking distance for us.  

Royal Mail states the following on their website: https://www.royalmail.com/personal/international-delivery/international-standard

UK – first class – next working day

UK – second class - - up to three working days

International Tracked 

Western Europe – within two to three working days

Eastern Europe – within three to four working days

USA/Canada and Rest of the World – within six to seven working days

If, for any reason, you are not happy with your purchase or need to exchange an item, please post it back to us.  Should you require any advice please contact us on +44 7762 787836 or email us at homefarmwensleydales@gmail.com.

If posting your return to us, please re-package your goods carefully and use the Royal Mail's Recorded Signed For™ or similar service to send your items as we cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post. Please enclose a covering letter outlining the reason for the return.

For International returns, please mark your parcel as "returned goods" otherwise it may get held up at customs which will cause your refund to be delayed.

All Returns should be posted to:

Home Farm Wensleydales
3 Samphire Place
Rock
PL27 6FZ

You have the right to cancel your order at any point up to 14 days after full receipt of the goods providing you contact us stating your desire to do so (email homefarmwensleydales@gmail.com  or call +44 7762 787836)  You will be refunded the cost of the goods but unless the item is faulty we will not be able to refund your postage. 

Simply gorgeous washed and combed top from our pedigree flock of rare breed Wensleydale sheep.

Please note - I have included a discount for larger amounts.

Why not let us send you the pure combed top fully prepared.  You can be sure that there is no added fibres in our wool, everything is pure with full traceability back to our farm.  Pure Black Wensleydale wool is so rare, this is a perfect opportunity to buy genuine Black Wensleydale which has no added fibres, washed and combed.

Before scouring and combing these lustrous locks are sorted by me personally and only the strongest and best of the fibre is used for our tops.  Our sorted wool is delivered to Yorkshire shortly after shearing and is processed within a couple of weeks to avoid discolouration and retain its glorious colour.

When ordering please keep in mind that the actual colours might differ from what you see, due to the settings of my camera, your monitor and the black wool always wants to show grey!

We are a working farm, we keep rare breed Wensleydales black and white, for wool exclusively.  We also keep smaller flocks of Bluefaced Leicesters, Lincoln Longwools and Herdwicks!

Our sheep are in prime condition, with their day to day nutrition and behaviour closely monitored to avoid any wool-breaks. As you can imagine, opting for professional shearers, weighing the sheep monthly and feeding every lamb twice daily for the first year, is an expensive task.

But put simply - happy sheep give the best fleeces and therefore the best yarn and craft supplies and cutting corners gives average ones! These values are behind everything we do at Home Farm.

And …if you’d like to know more ‘technical stuff’ then …

... recently tested for micron and spin fineness and we are delighted with our results of - micron tested at 33.6 and spin fineness 33.5.  Average for the Wensleydale breed is 34- 38 microns.  Black Wensleydale overall is always a little higher micron count that the white.

And finally, my website may not give you the best postage option for larger quantities.  I will always refund any postage difference or send you a pro-forma invoice in advance. 

 

Packaging

Wherever possible we will use paper packaging

However, Europe, US, Canada and Rest of World, it is not always possible to use paper due to the soft contents of the package.  If this is the case, we use 90 micron polythene mailbags.  Recycling guide: LDPE 4 (Low density polyethylene).

Low-density polyethylene, or LDPE, is number 4-coded plastic, commonly used to manufacture shopping bags, dry cleaning bags and flexible bottles and lids.  Although not as commonly recycled as number 1 polyethylene terephthalate or number 2 high-density polyethylene, LDPE recycling is gaining traction as its post-consumer uses increase. One use is combining recycled LDPE with wood to create composite lumber suitable for light applications. All these plastics can be recycled into different products, but of the three, LDPE results in the most greenhouse gas savings when it's recycled.  

But please - do not put number 4 LDPE plastic into a recycling bin unless you are sure it is accepted. Otherwise, you could contaminate an entire batch of recycled plastic.

Shipping Information

WE SHIP EVERY DAY

UK Shipping

UK Shipping - we use Royal Mail for shipping and unfortunately in recent months the costs have increased significantly.  For bulk orders I can use courier services and keep the costs to a minimum - please message for a quote.

International Shipping

We always try to keep our costs to a minimum.  We usually use Royal Mail Tracked, which does not include Signed.  We are given a proof of postage which includes your address details and the weight of your parcel, but you do not sign for your parcel which is the preferred way since Covid.  This service is cost effective and very reliable.  However, we cannot accept responsibility for your goods once they have left the UK with this service.

If you would prefer your order to be sent International Tracked & Signed then please message me with your order.    Using this service your order will be fully tracked with signature on delivery and the added cost for this service is low.  

For orders over 2kg please contact us for shipping charges.  We like to use the most cost effective carriers and this can change on a daily basis.  We regularly post 5kg + parcels around the world but we prefer to get the best current cost effective quote for you.  

Shipping times

To reduce our carbon footprint we like to support our local mobile shipping service which sets up in our village on a Monday and a Thursday and is within easy walking distance for us.  

Royal Mail states the following on their website: https://www.royalmail.com/personal/international-delivery/international-standard

UK – first class – next working day

UK – second class - - up to three working days

International Tracked 

Western Europe – within two to three working days

Eastern Europe – within three to four working days

USA/Canada and Rest of the World – within six to seven working days

If, for any reason, you are not happy with your purchase or need to exchange an item, please post it back to us.  Should you require any advice please contact us on +44 7762 787836 or email us at homefarmwensleydales@gmail.com.

If posting your return to us, please re-package your goods carefully and use the Royal Mail's Recorded Signed For™ or similar service to send your items as we cannot be held responsible for items lost in the post. Please enclose a covering letter outlining the reason for the return.

For International returns, please mark your parcel as "returned goods" otherwise it may get held up at customs which will cause your refund to be delayed.

All Returns should be posted to:

Home Farm Wensleydales
3 Samphire Place
Rock
PL27 6FZ

You have the right to cancel your order at any point up to 14 days after full receipt of the goods providing you contact us stating your desire to do so (email homefarmwensleydales@gmail.com  or call +44 7762 787836)  You will be refunded the cost of the goods but unless the item is faulty we will not be able to refund your postage.