While warmth is the number one reason people enjoy sheepskin accessories and sheepskin rugs, there are a plethora of other benefits that make it an ideal choice. When you think about fur you automatically worry about shedding. It’s a natural thought process, especially if you have pets. But sheepskin does not shed because it is attached to the skin. Unlike wool fabric, it’s not woven and then brushed up. Instead, it’s embedded into the leather.
Sheepskin is also water resistant, static -free (a huge plus in the winter), flame resistant, and wind proof. These are all the qualities one could only dream of during winter’s icy storms. The fur is made to keep sheep warm, so why wouldn’t you assume it will do just as good a job for you? And when snowflakes fall or even rain on warmer days, the sheepskin will stay warm even if wet. The fur can absorb 30% of its own weight in moisture without even feeling wet. So you’ll always stay dry. You can’t say that about leather.
Best of all, it’s easy to care for these products. You don’t need much care at all really. It’s naturally resistant to snags, tears, wrinkles, and dirt. All you need to do is an occasional brushing or shake them out and vacuum them. Whether it be a sheepskin rug or blankets, you won’t have to do much to get a lot in return.
