Clearly we’re biased as we do love wool. We wanted to share with you seven fast facts and hacks for using more wool fabric whether you are at work, rest or play.

Choose merino sportswear

If you’re going to be working up a sweat, do it with grace and choose merino fabrics for your base layers. Being anti-microbial, merino doesn’t whiff like synthetic material can. In fact, if your top is still clean after your workout, you can just let it dry and put it straight back in the cupboard ready for next time - without washing. Merino also wicks the moisture away during exercise and helps regulate your body temperature. Win!

Cosy up your home

Whether you’re living your best hygge life, or you’ve moved on to lagom, you’ll know that creating the most comforting and relaxing atmosphere at home relies on Alpaca throws, long and cosy mohair socks and plenty of sheepskin cushions. We’re at home with wool fabric and you can be too.

Go natural with carpets

Woollen carpets beat synthetics for so many reasons…

• Firstly, they don’t emit the nasties that synthetic carpets do (like formaldehyde, sulphur dioxide and     nitrogen dioxide).
• They actually absorb these Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) from the paint, furnishing and glues in your home.
• They’re also fire-resistant - tested recently by accident and we can vouch for the truth of this statement!
• They also feel so much softer and more welcoming under foot.

Get a woolly good night’s sleep

Guests here at Higher Hill Farm are sure of a good night’s sleep thanks to our wool pillows and wool duvets. These thermo-regulating, hypoallergenic, cosy wonders are the gateway to a full eight hours’ rest. Our guide to choosing your perfect bed companion is here

Crafty wool fabric creations

Remember the fun you had with Fuzzy Felts as a kid? Next time you feel the urge to get creative, have a play with felt! It’s an intensely satisfying, magical process to turn wool into felt and you can create some gorgeous gifts too. Here’s how!

Put your best foot forward in woollen shoes

If you’re worried about your carbon footprint, here’s a way to reduce it in more ways than one. These woollen shoes from Allbirds tick all the boxes. Comfortable, breathable and cool - they step lightly on the planet too.

Think Grand Designs

Choose woollen insulation for your home. Mother Nature really has done a great job of thermally insulating sheep who stoically brave all weathers with their thermoregulating, waterproof fleeces. It turns out they’re excellent acoustic insulators too! Choosing a low-carbon, non-toxic alternative to traditional glass wool insulation is a no-brainer for us.

If you’ve got any questions about wool, please do drop us a line!