What’s so great about a sheepskin rug? Well besides the uniqueness, texture, and timeless beauty, the fact that they are made of a natural wonder material called wool that boasts strength, durability, heat regulation, moisture control, fire resistance, odour resistance, and healing properties for sensitive skin, not to mention it’s renewable, biodegradable, hypoallergenic, antimicrobial, and it does all of this without any chemical enhancement or human engineering.

There are a number of ways to turn a raw pelt into a fully tanned sheepskin rug that can stand the test of time and look beautiful, even without harsh chemicals.

How to take care of a sheepskin rug, so it takes care of itself…
The little known, best-kept secret: Sheepskin rugs are naturally self-cleaning!

It is estimated that only 1 in 200 sheepskins in America is used, while the vast majority are lost in the system. Here are a few insights I’ve found that help to explain why.

Are sheepskins a part of the fur industry? There are very real differences between the fur industry and the creation of sheepskin and shearling products. Here are just a few to note…

Years ago my friend Jordyn Osburn, wrote this excerpt about an experience she had raising sheep. Their farm is one of the main places we source our sheepskins, and here’s a little insight from 2017 about how they care for their sheep.