Warm in winter, cool in summer
Wool fibres breathe. They trap air when it is cold and let heat and moisture escape when it is warm, so a sheepskin feels right all year round.
Why sheepskin
Soft, sensible, and entirely natural
People have lived with sheepskin for as long as there have been people and sheep. Not out of habit. It simply does things no man-made fibre has managed to copy.
Six good reasons
What wool knows that polyester does not
None of this is added in a factory. It is how the fibre grows.
Keeps itself fresh
Wool naturally carries lanolin, a wax that shrugs off dirt and moisture. A good shake and some fresh air is most of the cleaning a sheepskin will ever ask for.
Kind to skin
Soft, dense and free from the static of synthetics. There is a reason people have slept, sat and wrapped themselves in sheepskin for thousands of years.
Made to be used
A wool fibre can bend thousands of times without breaking. Sit on it, lean on it, let the dog borrow it. It is tougher than it looks.
From nature, back to nature
Sheepskin is a by-product that would otherwise go to waste, and a natural material that breaks down at the end of a long life. No microplastics left behind.
One of a kind
No two skins are the same. Shape, curl and shade vary from piece to piece, so the one you take home is the only one quite like it.
A better choice
Buy it once. Keep it for years.
Most throws, rugs and cushions today are made from plastic. They pill, flatten and shed, and when they are worn out they stay around for a very long time.
A sheepskin is the opposite. It starts as a by-product, it lasts for years with almost no care, and when it has finally done its job it returns to the earth. Our sheepskin is mulesing-free and ethically and sustainably sourced.
Good for the sofa. Easier on the conscience.
Know your wool
Long, short or curly?
Three origins, three characters. Here is how to tell them apart.
New Zealand sheepskin, long wool
The classic. Dense, silky wool with a generous pile that you want to run your hand through. It is the softest seat in the house and the one most people picture when they hear the word sheepskin. See New Zealand sheepskin
New Zealand sheepskin, short wool curly
Short, tight curls with a springy, almost bouclé feel. A little more textured, a little more tailored, and very forgiving in a busy home. See New Zealand sheepskin
Tibetan sheepskin
Long, wavy locks with a soft sheen and plenty of movement. The showpiece of the family, and the reason our cushions get touched by everyone who walks past. See Tibetan and Mongolian sheepskin
Icelandic sheepskin
Long, light and naturally a little wild. Each skin keeps the character of the animal and the landscape it comes from.
Cowhide and calf leather
For poufs, stools, benches and the small things on the table. Natural markings mean no two pieces are alike, and leather only looks better as it ages.
