Benefits of wool

Benefits of wool

Wool has been used intensively for centuries. As far back as prehistoric times, people crafted clothing, footwear, blankets, and rugs from this material. Even then, the various applications were well known, and wool was used to protect against both cold and heat, as well as to regulate moisture.

Sustainable and insulating

Sheep’s wool is a sustainable product with a long lifespan and an animal-friendly origin, as it naturally grows back. Thanks to the spiral-shaped crimp, the fiber traps a lot of air, providing excellent insulation. This keeps the material breathable and helps it retain its shape, contributing to a balanced and constant body temperature.

Furthermore, wool is water-repellent and has a high absorption capacity. The material can absorb at least 30% of its own weight in moisture without feeling damp. Because the absorbed moisture evaporates slowly, very little cooling occurs. This is how woolen slippers or house shoes effectively prevent sweaty feet.

Self-cleaning capacity

We know that wool naturally contains lanolin, also known as wool fat. This substance makes the wool self-cleaning, antibacterial, and dirt-repellent. Since this is not a pleasant environment for dust mites, woolen products are very suitable for people with dust mite allergies.

Medicinal properties

Wool is also known for its healing properties and helps, among other things, in the healing of pressure sores. Additionally, wool is often applied for complaints such as stiffness, sore throats, earaches, back pain, and bronchitis, as the material is said to activate the body’s self-healing power. Liebo offers various medical aids, such as sheepskin knee, heel, and ankle protectors.

Safety and environment

A major advantage is that wool is flame-retardant; the fiber extinguishes the flame by itself. Furthermore, the material is fully recyclable, keeping the environmental impact to a minimum.

Maintenance and care

Washing is usually not necessary and can reduce its beneficial properties. Should cleaning be required:

• Sheepskins: Preferably place them in the snow.
• Woolen slippers: Use snow or wash them carefully by hand with a wool detergent containing lanolin. Squeeze out the moisture and let them air dry; do not put them in the dryer or on the radiator.
• Felted slippers: These may be washed in the washing machine on a special wool cycle with wool detergent.
• Woolen clothing: Wash by hand or in the machine on a wool cycle. Avoid fabric softener, high spin speeds, and clothespins. Preferably dry flat or on a hanger.

In our collection, you will find wonderfully warm Irish sweaters, cardigans, and ponchos.