It’s likely no surprise that we here at Tierra Wools are huge fans of using wool in the home. Our wool blankets from Shepherd’s Lamb are made from 100% fine organic wool raised right here on our family ranch in northern New Mexico and we use them every day in our own homes and lives. Right now, our blankets are out with us on picnics in the mountains at the sheep camp, during evenings around a crackling campfire with children and grandchildren, and of course wrapping us up at night in soft, thermoregulating-comfort.
For us, the benefits of using wool at home can be summed up in 3 words:
Sustainable – livable – comfortable
Sustainable
Like all natural fibers, wool is a renewable resource. Every year, our sheep grow a fleece that we carefully remove by shearing each spring to make our blankets. The sheep are happy to get rid of their wooly coat for the summer months and we’re happy to receive their unneeded fiber. The soft color palette of our Shepherd’s Lamb blankets is created with low-impact dyes classified as eco-friendly by the Oeco-Tex Standard 100 and, like all organic material, they’re also 100% biodegradable, so there’s no waste when it’s time to retire a blanket.
livable
Wool blankets are surprisingly easy to live with, however you use them. The natural lanolin present in wool that gives wool its deliciously distinct smell is naturally antimicrobial and helps wool resist pests and mold. It also gives wool its water-resistant properties - small spills and dirt on a wool picnic blanket from Shepherd’s Lamb and it can simply be shaken off! But if your blanket ends up needing a good cleaning, never fear: Shepherd's Lamb wool blankets are machine-washable at home, too.
comfortable
But of course, all these benefits of using wool at home would be nothing if our blankets were not also the ultimate in comfort. Shepherd’s Lamb blankets have a delightfully soft "hand," or feel against your skin, and are exceptionally soft and pliable because they're made with fine wool - a term that refers to the thickness of the wool fibers themselves. Thinner wool fibers result in a softer, supple fabric which is gentler against the skin yet still retain all the other outstanding properties that wool is known for.
And while Shepherd's Lamb wool blankets are perfectly adapted for outdoor use on your next mountain adventure or evening around the campfire, you'll want to experience their inviting coziness throughout your home as well. Small-size throws make an excellent a soft space for your little ones to play or to cushion a comfy nest for your favorite pup - or to add some comfort to your own cozy nook. Our larger sizes in Twin through King are perfectly sized for use on your bed or sofa and will swaddle you in wooly comfort at just the right temperature while you sleep or enjoy a film with the family, thanks to wool's superior thermoregulating properties. Our refined color palette allows Shepherd’s Lamb throws and blankets to blend seamlessly into your existing décor -from natural white to an old-school gray with herringbone stripe, a sophisticated buffalo plaid to a bold New Mexico blue, there’s a size and hue to fit your own unique home.
Visit Shepherd’s Lamb or our website to learn more about our unique blankets and the sheep they come from.