Benefits of Wool from a Sheep Throw

Why sheep throws are so attractive to people? Besides how aesthetic they make a space look, the natural properties of a sheep throw carry a lot of benefits. Wool is the major component of sheep rugs which bring so many advantageous features to it’s use! 

Wool is hypoallergenic - it is resistant to bacteria, mold and mildew that can trigger allergic reactions in many people. This factor is very important for sheep throw owners as their sheep throws will be very close proxcimity to their faces. (We lay our little billow sheep throw on the arm of our couch so often times my face gets buried in the soft plushness of the fur!) 

It's a natural odor repellent - wool naturally hides odors. Sheep rugs naturally have an antibacterial element which allows the fiber of the sheep throw to breath naturally. 

Wool has balanced thermal insulation properties - meaning it is warm in winter and cool in the summer. This makes it ideal when placing your sheep throw on a couch surface,  it’s like a self regulated seat warmer! 

Wool is a naturally renewable fibre - Every year sheep produce a fleece, which makes wool a natural and renewable resource. As yet, no one has been able to reproduce the properties of wool synthetically. 

Did we mention that not only is it all of the above it is ECO-FRIENDLY  & SUSTAINABLE . Unlike fabrics like cotton or polyester, the creation of wool has a relatively low impact on the environment. Cotton, for example, has been blamed for irrigation and pollution issues where it is harvested, and polyester is a composite of plastics and natural fibres. Wool, on the other hand, is fully biodegrade at the end of its use, making its full lifecycle eco-friendly. It is a totally natural product, entirely renewable and sustainable. And it is 100% biodegradable - a very important feature when climate change is a big concern. @littlebillow sheep throws are sourced from Patagonia, Chile. We work with local artisans to source our sheep throws.