Local Sheepskin Products in Cheltenham VIC

Fun facts about sheepskin products

Whether you’re purchasing Australian made sheepskin boots, seat covers or rugs, you’ll find some fun reading through these fun useful facts around sheepskin products.

• Better quality sheep leather is where the pelt is visible and where there is almost no seed contamination. Seed from briars and plants actually cause damage and impact the softness of the wool.
• There are a variety of different sheep breeds with a number of wool types. Toscana sheep are known to have extremely soft wool and are thus classified as best in quality.
• Although Australian and New Zealand are famous for their sheep, China actually has the most sheep in the world.
• Sheepskin boots, jackets and clothing have served humans since the stone age!
• Wool is naturally moisture repellent and mould resistant, meaning less stink if you’ve got sheepskin slippers.

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