Masham wool is a beautiful white color. It's classified as a longwool and the micron count is between 31-36 microns. The Masham sheep is a mix of Teeswater or Wensleydale and Swaledale or Dalesbred. This wool overdyes beautifully and is a great choice for rugs or projects that need a more robust wool. Also perfect for hand spinning, hand felting, doll making and many other craft uses.