Wool was once thought of as itchy, hot and uncomfortable. However, wool is a wonderful alternative when it comes to its synthetic counterparts. Today’s interiors can take advantage of the many advantages that wool has to offer in upholstery, bedding and of course, carpet and rugs. Not only does wool wear better and outlast synthetic based goods, it is a sustainable, earth loving product unlike petroleum based textiles and carpet.The advantages of wool products are endless. First and foremost, it wicks moisture away from the body better than any other material, manufactured or natural, says Chris Lupton, Ph.D., a wool and mohair fiber expert at Texas A&M Research Center at San Angelo. In fact, wool can absorb up to 30 percent of its own weight in moisture without feeling wet—more than ten times what synthetics or feathers can handle, according to an article published on www.natural homemagazine.com titled, Wool Bedding: Sleep Like a Lamb.
Finally, and perhaps most important, wool is beautiful. It takes and holds color gloriously and wears like steel. You will never regret investing in wool for your home or office. Wool is timeless, environmentally superior and a breath of fresh air in world filled with chemicals and synthetic products.
Photos (top to bottom): 1. Stunning patterned wool carpet that can be installed wall to wall or made into a custom sized rug available at Weisshouse 2. Machine washable Woolley “Down” Pillow available at http://holylamborganics.com/pillows.html 3. Adorable felted wool bowls available at Etsy from missyandme (seller)
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