Lesser-Known Uses of Wool
While we here at Shepherd’s Dream think that wool is the perfect material to make a natural mattress, organic wool comforter, or wool throw blanket, there are some other odder uses for wool as well. Wool has too many uses to list here but some of the standouts are...
Treat Your Feet Right With Wool
QUESTION: What do ballerinas and Arctic explorers have in common? ANSWER: They’ve both been using wool to keep their feet dry and prevent blisters for centuries. Everyone knows wool socks keep your feet warm. But did you know that adding pieces of wool inside your...
How Wool Keeps You Warm in the Winter
We learned in a previous post the surprising truth that wool keeps us cool in the summer, but wool also obviously keeps us warm in the winter. (Who doesn’t love wrapping up in a wool blanket by the fire?) The not so well-known part about wool is how it keeps us warm....
Common Misconceptions About Wool, Myth #9: “Wool Smells Like Sheep”
Are you worried that your new wool bedding will come with it’s own odor? For our last installment of our Wool Myths series, we will address another common misconception about wool — the misconception that wool smells like sheep. If you’ve ever been around sheep, then...
