Choose Wool! Why Wool is the Perfect Natural Fibre for Home Textiles
To highlight Wool Week and the seasonal change to autumn, we are celebrating the many superpowers of wool! Bring warmth and tactility into your home with our pure wool cushions, throws and rugs.
Wool is an ideal fibre for home textiles because it is...
Natural - wool is a protein fibre made in the skin of sheep. Science has yet to produce a manmade fibre which matches its properties!
Renewable and sustainable - happy sheep grow a new fleece every year!
Biodegradable - wool fibre will break down quickly if buried in soil, releasing valuable nutrients into the earth
A natural insulator - as air humidity rises and falls, wool fibres absorb and release moisture. During the absorption process, heat is generated and retained
Breathable - the crimped fibres of wool trap tiny air pockets. This unique structure allows wool to absorb and release moisture and perspiration making it comfortable next to your skin
Resilient - wool is resistant to tearing, wrinkling and sagging, meaning your wool pieces will maintain their appearance for many years
Easy to care for - the protective waxy coating on wool fibres means they are resistant to staining and also naturally anti-static, repelling dirt and dust
Naturally flame-retardant - due to its high water and nitrogen content, wool has a much higher ignition threshold than other fibres. It also won’t release toxic fumes if burned.
