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The Wonder of Medical Sheepskin

February 20th, 2012 | Posted by KristenM in Sheepskin Products - (0 Comments)

Sheepskin is truly a versatile and wonderful product. Did you know that sheepskin can actually be used for medical purposes? Yep, it’s true! When someone is bedridden, what’s one of the biggest complaints? Bedsores. If anyone has ever had an extended stay in a hospital bed, you know how uncomfortable it can be just lying there all day long. Now imagine if you’re recuperating at home and have to stay in bed most of the time. Bedsores are likely to form.

Sheepskin pads are known to prevent bedsores from happening. Sheepskin blankets in general are exceptionally cozy and warm for anyone, whether you’re stuck in bed or not. The medical pads are hypoallergenic, naturally flame-retardant, and will insulate against both the heat and the cold. You can place the pads on your bed, couch, or chair. They even make wheelchair pads to fit over any standard wheelchair. If a particular area of your body is feeling sore though, you can purchase a knee, heel, forearm, or elbow wrap. They also make covers for crutches. Just about everyone will be covered!

Start feeling the difference with medical sheepskin. Soon you’ll find yourself ordering sheepskin rugs and sheepskin slippers because you won’t be able to feel cozy without it.

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The Benefits of Sheepskin

February 6th, 2012 | Posted by KristenM in Sheepskin Products - (0 Comments)

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.

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Smoother Hands Thanks to Sheepskin Gloves

January 11th, 2012 | Posted by KristenM in Sheepskin Products - (0 Comments)

One of the worst parts about winter is the dry skin. I go through more lip balm and hand moisturizer than I’d like to think about. Even though I try to wear gloves and mittens as often as possible when the temperature drops, cold air seems to always seep through and it’s not long before the back of my hands start resembling sandpaper.

It didn’t take me long before I realized what the source of the problem was. I was continually wearing cheap gloves that didn’t provide enough insulation for my hands. The solution? I had to be willing to spend a bit more money on gloves that I knew would protect my hands. But spending more money also meant better quality and better quality means the gloves are going to last several seasons before any damage is done.

Sheepskin gloves not only keep my hands incredibly warm, even on the most bitter cold days, but they lock in that moisture so my hands never dry out. I’m sure hand lotion companies are sad that I don’t need quite as much lotion now, but my hands certainly appreciate the change.

Shop at SheepskinTown.com to find warm and stylish sheepskin mittens and gloves, as well as sheepskin rugs, slippers, and more.

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A Sheepskin Blanket When the Heater Breaks

January 10th, 2012 | Posted by KristenM in Sheepskin Blankets - (0 Comments)

A few weeks ago the heater in my apartment decided to stop working. The first day I wasn’t sure if it was truly broken or just on the fritz and would return to normal the following day. But when the temperature continued to plummet and I could practically see my breath, it was time to give the landlord a ring. Because of a missing part, the heater was not fixed until the following evening. Needless to say, it was freezing. I wrapped myself in so many layers of clothing and bedding that I probably just looked like a lump hidden under my bed.

Now if I had a sheepskin blanket, I probably could have gotten rid of four other layers. Nothing is more warm, cozy, and comforting than sheepskin. It will come in hand on the days when your own heater goes on the fritz. But it’s also a great way to save a bit on the heating bill. Just lower the temperature a few degrees and wrap yourself in the warmth of the blanket. SheepskinTown.com offers blankets in several different colors to match your home’s style.

Also look for sheepskin rugs and sheepskin slippers to keep you warm on these frigid days.

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Arcadia and Sheepskin Rugs

December 28th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

Arcadia is where the first sheepskin rugs began. It is a region of Greece, which in Ancient times was thought to be inhabited by the Greek god Pan. Nicolas Poussin, one of the best landscape painters during the European Renaissance, often painted Arcadian pictures depicting scenes of shepherds, such as this one to the right. In it, classically dressed shepherds find an ancient tomb, with the inscription Et in Arcadia Ego, which means I am in Arcadia. It is a memento mori, a reminder of death, and an exhortation to live while we are alive.

Arcadia is also associated with a pastoral utopian setting, immune to vice and disruption from the outside world. The nostalgia for a simpler time, without Facebook and cities, hearkens back to a Golden Age of human civilization, when man lived off the land, with his sheep for meat and sheepskin boots, his oranges to be plucked from trees and constant sunshine and satisfaction to be derived from such a beautiful natural landscape.

This is an idealized version of Arcadia which carries nearly two thousand years of symbolic resonance. And since you can’t have Arcadia without sheep and shepherds, it is also what a sheepskin rug represents.

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Cleaning Sheepskin Rugs

December 16th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

Sheepskin rugs are soft and beautiful but they’re also white. What if you accidentally spilled something, such as red wine, on your sheepskin rug? Act fast to soak up as much of the staining liquid as possible. Luckily, sheep’s wool is resistant to stains. Blot the stain with cold water. Then get a wool shampoo, dish detergent, or other mild soap to get the stain out. Move inwards, blotting continually.

If the stain has dribbled, consider treating it with soap and then setting it into the washing machine. After soaking in the machine for an hour it should be pretty much clean. Don’t put it in the dryer. Let it air dry in an area without direct sunlight, which can damage the wool fibers. If need be, wash it again. And if you can still see the stain after all of these home remedies, it may be time to seek professional help for your sheepskin rug.

The stain-resistant fibers of a real sheepskin rug should allow you to eventually clean it so it looks brand new. And since a real sheepskin rug is resilient enough over time to always look fresh and soft, you don’t have to worry about washing too hard.

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Sheepskin Rugs For Any Room

December 13th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

Since the domestication of sheep, and probably even before that, their furs have been esteemed as one of the best ways to keep warm. Sheep’s wool is resistant to all of the elements and miraculously, stays cool in the summer and warm in the winter. But sheepskin boots and coats are not the only uses for sheepskin; that is, sheepskin rugs have an aesthetic value as well.

When you see a sheepskin rug on the floor it becomes apparent that you are in a realm of opulence. The fact that this household can afford to have a sheepskin not to wear, but to lay on the ground and warm the toes, to provide a wild and rugged texture that will surely inspire a modicum of awe in the guest.

And best of all, because sheepskin rugs are relatively colorless, their texture becomes that much more bold, a great addition to a room lacking a certain oomph in the way of interior design. Mix it with leather, suede, or upholstery — a sheepskin rug goes with everything, from contemporary styling to more traditi0nal. There’s little doubt that a sheepskin rug wouldn’t improve your interior design, no matter what kind of room you have.

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Biblical Sheepskin Rugs

December 6th, 2011 | Posted by daniela in sheepskin rugs - (0 Comments)

Like a flock of sheep that are even shorn, which come up from the washing; whereof every one bear twins and none is barren among them. This line is from the Song of Songs, one of the most revered books in the bible. Yes, sheep are a very biblical animal. They are grouped and docile, so that they easily follow when led. Sheep are symbolically full of meaning. They are pure and innocent, largely due to their white color and easy demeanor. They are easily frightened too. They symbolize a simple, pastoral life, full of pleasantries. And they are great for sheepskin rugs, which are an ancient luxury, much like gold rings set with beryl, pomegranates and flowers.

Sheepskin rugs were long used as a way to appreciate the comforts of a life in the wild. Wool is hypoallergenic, it resists static electricity as well as fire. When a sheep would die in the olden days, shepherds used the pelt of the animal for coats and sheepskin boots but also as sheepskin rugs. A sheepskin rug is something everyone would benefit from. It is so soft, so natural, so old and long associated with human use that it is in the oldest and most popular book ever written.

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Welcome to the Sheepskin Source Blog!

October 25th, 2011 | Posted by sheepskin in sheepskin rugs - (1 Comments)

Have you ever known the pleasure of a sheepskin rug? Sheepskin is naturally designed to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter, which is why wool is so popular in rugged cold countries with grassy hills.

Sheepskin has many uses. From rugs to boots to gloves to slippers, there are plenty of ways to use this luxurious fiber. Australian sheepskin is some of the best, which is why Uggs are so popular. Natural sheepskin is environmentally friendly and is much finer than any synthetic sheepskin.

Because sheepskin is so practical, it has been used for thousands of years and is in part what led to the domestication of sheep; sheep products include milk and sheep meat, which is known as mutton from older ovines, and lamb when from younger ones. As one of the oldest domesticated animals, sheep have had a rich symbolic and symbiotic relationship with humans throughout history.

Welcome to the Sheepskin Blog! Here we’ll relate different uses, tips and ideas for sheepskin. Check in every Monday when a new post goes live and feel free to comment below about your favorite way to enjoy sheepskin, whether in sheepskin boots or sheepskin gloves. We look forward to hearing from you.

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