It seems counterintuitive, but many people claim that sheepskin can keep babies cool in the heat. It’s a claim that’s sort of true. Nothing will keep you cool like being well hydrated with appropriate shade, but for everything else there’s sheepskin. Can sheepskin lower a baby’s temperature? Of course not. But unlike any man made … Read more
Sheepskin differs from man made fibers in that they wick moisture away from the skin, trapping air as they do so. Both these effects help stabilise the temperature for young and old alike. For young babies you will want a sheepskin shorn fairly short, leaving no long hairs to get in the way. Another benefit … Read more
British sheepskin has always been of world-class quality. Despite massive changes in the industry, we still lead on quality. Featured image by Ayse Rifat Most sheepskin in the UK is destroyed as a waste product of the meat industry, very few go through the tanning process (read more about the huge waste of sheepskins here). … Read more
Three people will #WinADartmoorSheepskin before Valentines Day – enter for free, read our (short) blog post with dead easy instructions… *Or dog, whatever. Enter our free giveaway and you could win Dartmoor Sheepskin just in time for St Valentine’s Day! Ways to enter: We have three lovely sheepskins to give away, and three easy ways … Read more
We thrive on beautiful, unique sheepskins. As a husband and wife team we can pick the perfect sheepskins. These are gorgeous items that will add luxury to your family home for generations. Pretty patterns and soft durable hides Every trip to our tannery is exiting, although we know roughly what we want to get there … Read more
“But this is Dartmoor” I said, as it was explained to me that the tannery, one of the oldest and best tanneries in the world, could no longer sell sheepskins locally. The Axminster Carpet factory was closing, with the loss of 300 jobs and the factory shop, which was where sheepskins were sold. An idea … Read more
Our sheepskins are machine washable at 30 degrees Celsius and can be tumble dried at the same temperature. Wash a sheepskin on its own in a normal washing machine with your usual washing powder. Afterwards, tumble dry at a low temperature. Give it a brush with a wide-toothed comb or pet brush and your sheepskin … Read more
After an hour in the saddle without a sheepskin seat cover, many bikers experience ‘bikers bum’ and it can actually be quite sore. It’s not just that some bikers are more suited to a Nissan Micra either, there’s nothing manly about ignoring the early signs of a pressure sore – quite the opposite. That’s why so … Read more
How Sheepskins are Produced Our Sheepskins. Dartmoor sheepskins are produced in one of the oldest tanneries in England. Here is a video showing the process which has been performed on Dartmoor for hundreds of years.
I do like surprises; one which delights me is the cooling properties of sheepskin. In the heat of the summer some of the wisest professional drivers will be sitting on sheepskin. And some of the happiest babies will be sleeping on them. The fleece of sheepskin has excellent insulating properties and it is also resistant … Read more