18th May 2025

Welcome! 

Since I have been away I have been looking into the issues which have cropped up thanks to new regualtions in both the EU and the USA.

I am happy to report that I can now dispatch orders to the EU - hurray!

As for the tarriff situation in the USA. The information that I have gained is that individuals can import upto $800 in a single order before tarriffs and other taxes will be levied. However, as the situation has been changing rapidly, it may be advisable to check for any new rules changes with your customs authorities.

If you have any questions, or would like to discuss a custom order, please contact me at 

carol@fellviewfibres.co.uk

Chemosynthesis Rolags - 100g

Only 4 left in stock

£20.00

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This is the third colourway based on the 'Underwater Aliens' Theme

The rolags are based on a hydrothermal vent with its associated ‘chemosynthetic based ecosystem’. Black smokers or hydrothermal vents were first discovered in the deep sea in the 1970’s. Here, at the sea bed, thousands of meters down, there is no light. This means that in most places, there is very little life (as 99% of life depends on energy from the sun – via photosynthesis – or eating photosynthetic life forms). At the hydrothermal vent’s scientists discovered teaming life, in temperatures many times that of boiling water. How?!

It transpired that single celled organisms such as algae and bacteria were chemosynthetic – this means that they were producing the energy they required for life from the chemicals (iron based and sulphur based) dissolved in the escaping water. It is now thought that this type of environment may have been the first steps in life on Earth.

These Chemosynthetic rolags are made of 21 micron merino and superfine (18.5 micron) merino in shades of grey and green.

The inspiration photograph was taken by NOAA