This 100% Virgin Wool is a blend of an Australian fine wool and a hearty New Zealand wool that gives the yarn its luster. It is spun more tightly on the spinning frames than other wools, (higher turns per inch) so it is highly durable and will wear better and better every year. Cones approx. 900 yds. per 1/2 lb. cone (unwashed), sett: 10-12 e.p.i.