High quality merino wool is perfect for wet felting, needle felting, nuno felting and spinning. You will love this roving and the incredible colors. This wool is from well cared for sheep, conscientiously raised, and is free from harmful chemicals. Merino wool fiber is the finest and silkiest of our dyed wool rovings. 21-22 micron fiber, staple length approx. 7.5 cm (3 ins), One ounce is about a yard and a half of 2" thick roving. One pound is about a volleyball-sized amount of roving.