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Breeding for the CVM/Romeldale has emphasized spinability of the fiber, with a focus on handspinners. The fiber comes in white,
gray, black and brown, often with multiple shades grown by a single animal, These sheep grow fine, soft wool in large quantities.
For years the entire clip of the original Romeldale flock was sold to Pendleton Mills.
The color patterns of the CVM vary widely. CVM locks have blunt or slightly tapered tips.
The crimp is well-developed, giving the wool a full, slightly crisp hand. The wool has very little luster and blocky staples.
The pronounced crimp makes it ideal for making warm, soft, lightweight knitted and woven fabrics. Handspinners find that the
wealth of shades in each fleece opens up many possibilities for the creative use of natural colors.
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