Leicester Longwool fleece is dense and the wool is silky and lustrous  High luster is typical of the breed. Wool is clean and white and has little tendency for yellowing.  Wool growth for one year varies from 5 to 14 inches. Fleece weights vary from 6 to 20 pounds.  The fiber diameter is usually 32 to 38 microns, with a Bradford count of 40s to 46s.

It is high-yielding and stylish with well-defined crimp. Generally softer and somewhat finer than Lincoln or Cotswold, it's highly valued by handspinners and weavers for its handle and beautiful dye acceptance.