Understanding this amazing little fibre

Sheepskin has a quality that no other fibre can claim and that is that it has natural self-cleaning capabilities! The natural, antibacterial properties that sheepskins fibres offer, make it body odor resistant! I’ve read that if you were to wear a wool sweater for 40 days in a row, it would not smell! How amazing is that?

The fibre itself is made up of many different layers, but the outside has these tiny scales that when rubbed together, they brush away dirt, and repel water. Then inside the fibre is this amazing wick that absorbs moisture but doesn’t retain any, it releases it out into the air. When the wool fibre does this, it can let out a small amount of lanolin, (the oil that’s found in the wool) and that lanolin then acts like a little soap washing, which clean the sheepskin.

The fibre is mold and mildew resistant, simply because there is no moisture retained and therefore can’t grow. Same for dust mites, they want a humid and moist condition to thrive in. This is perhaps the best reason to use wool products; you get to create a natural, healthy environment that reduces allergies and asthma incidents. Now, it’s not that you never have to do any maintenance with your sheepskin products, but as you can see, not allot or at least not often. Here are some simple guidelines to maintain the beauty of your sheepskin products;

For Baby & Medical Sheepskin Rugs

Due to the natural lanolin in the wool, genuine sheepskin tends to be self-cleaning.

Daily airing will keep your rug fresh and help maintain its self-cleaning properties.
Small, soiled areas can be sponged off.
Hand or machine wash once a month, ideally using a mild detergent that is enzyme-free with no bleaches. (Such as Euclan Wool Wash).

Wool fibres are resilient and easily bounce back to their original springy appearance. A vigorous shake will help restore the soft, fluffy appearance of the wool.

For Sheepskin Rugs

Only use a mild detergent that is enzyme-free with no bleaches. (Such as Eucalan Wool Wash ).
Only wash in cold or lukewarm water (up to 40 C/108 F).
For rugs stretch to shape while they are still damp.
Hang out to dry away from direct sunlight.
Brush when damp and then again when dry. (Use a Sheepskin Brush)

For Sheepskin Footwear and Mittens

Light stains can be removed using a damp cloth to prevent excessive soiling.

Hand wash in cool or lukewarm water, using a mild detergent, such as Eucalan Wool Wash(as mentioned above). This detergent is formulated especially for sheepskin products and doesn’t contain chemicals found in regular detergents that may harm the sheepskin leather & wool.

Do NOT put sheepskin footwear or mittens in the washing machine.

Wash separately from other items and rinse in cold water.

After washing, remove excess water using paper towels, and if required reshape.

Allow to dry naturally and slowly.

Do NOT dry in sunlight or direct heat.

Following these simple tips, will help you enjoy long, lasting pleasure of your sheepskin products.

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In recent months at some of the summer festivals a number of celebrities including Naomi Campbell have been seen sporting a pair of Jimmy Choo Hunter Wellington Boots this year. However, at a price tag of more than 600 this seems a little excessive for footwear whose main task is to stop your feet getting wet.

So if money is an issue there are plenty of other wonderful styles of wellington boots now available that look just as good and cost far less. For example you could go for the traditional pair of Hunter Wellingtons that are available and which come in wide variety of colors not just the traditional blue or green. How about a more exciting pair of red, pink or even bright yellow ones?

Then if you are looking for something that is a little more daring and will keep your feet warm as well this winter then Ugg Australia’s Wallingford Rain Boot is worth considering. These like the traditional Hunter Wellington can be brought online from places at eBay and come with a more respectable and affordable price tag of between 50 and 100. As you will soon discover with the Ugg range of rain boots these again come in a range of colors and finding a pair to match with your outfit should not prove a problem.

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