How to care for your Wool & Hide

Find answers to common questions about caring for your New Zealand Sheepskin

Genuine sheepskin is not made a machine wash. Spot clean as needed, give it a shake and air it regularly, and it will stay beautiful for years.

Act quickly and blot the area. Never rub, as rubbing only works the spill deeper into the wool. If it is a tricky spill, leave it to the professionals and get it dry cleaned.

No. Heat is the one thing that genuinely damages sheepskin, hardening the backing permanently. Always air dry flat, away from direct heat.

Our sheepskins are natural fibres that are dyed to achieve their colour. Like all dyed wool, they are sensitive to sunlight and exposure can cause your Wool & Hide piece to fade quickly or change colour. To keep your piece looking its best, place it away from sunny windows and air it outdoors only in the shade.

It loves a good shake up! Shake it out, then revive the pile with a light vacuum on low suction (rotating brush head off). A few seconds, semi-regularly, keeps it looking its best.

Yes. A new sheepskin sheds lightly as it settles in. A gentle shake outdoors over the first few weeks is all it needs, and it eases naturally.