Wilson & Dorset

One of the reasons we’re so passionate about replacing synthetics in the home with sheepskin is because it is easy to take care of and forgiving of life’s accidents and spills. With a bit of basic care, your sheepskin product will look and feel good for a lifetime. Here are our top tips below: The five golden rules of sheepskin care They love a good shake. For larger items, like our Shaggy Bean Bags or Floor Rugs, a good vacuum every now and then will remove accumulated dirt or crumbs. If you are keen to preserve the original colour of your sheepskin, avoid direct sunlight. Because it’s a natural fibre, prolonged exposure to sun will change the colour or give a fade on the area where the sunlight hits the sheepskin. When you spill something on your sheepskin, act quickly. Take a read of our spot cleaning rules and remember, dab don’t rub. If you’re unsure about a spill or stain, take it to a drycleaner with experience cleaning sheepskin. We also have a great Care Guide on our website

Our colours are muted natural tones designed to fit into a variety of living spaces, so it’s hard to go wrong. The colour that will look best in your space is a personal choice, however you may want to consider: is it a warm toned or cool toned space? Do you want it to add texture or contrast? For warm spaces (think timber and creamy tones), Mt Gold, Bendigo, and Lindis are good options. For cool toned spaces (think metal, grey and blues), Matuki and Minaret are often winners. Dublin Bay is an excellent neutral tone that can fit warm or cool spaces. The colours can look very different in different spaces and lighting, so if you're unsure feel free to order from our sample library or get in touch.

Our sheepskins are a by-product of the meat industry. In the year ending June 2024, approximately 23.31 million sheep were processed in New Zealand, of which 30% - 50% of the sheepskins ended up in landfill. We feel that it is important to honour the animal by making full use of it and extending the useful life of this wonder fibre.

Sheepskins are both lightweight and robust making them wonderfully universal. They are often used over furniture to add comfort, or as floor rugs, picnic rugs or car seat covers.

There are no rules, but a good place to start is to consider the size of the space or furniture where you plan to use it. Our sheepskin rugs are named after the number of sheepskins used to make them. They start with The Single and go up to The Octo, which is made from eight sheepskins sewn together. Generally speaking, The Single is great for small pieces of furniture, The One + Half or The Double tend to work well on benches or armchairs. Our larger sizes, The Quarto, The Sexto and The Octo are usually used for couches and as floor rugs. If you're unsure, get in touch with our team and we will be happy to help.