7 cosy ways to use British wool around your home – Country Living

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It’s cosy, durable, and biodegradable
If there’s one material worth investing in, it’s wool. Not only is it well-known for being cosy, but wool (especially British wool) is a more natural, more sustainable resource.
Chris Tattersall, owner and sleep expert at Woolroom, explains: “Once your wool item (be it bedding, carpet or any other homeware) has run its course, wool is able to biodegrade within 18 months to form a nitrogen-rich compost – unlike fibres including polyester, which takes up to 500 years to break down, and feather and down, which can take up to 15 years.
“Wool also only takes 60-90 days to naturally and fully biodegrade in water, such as in our oceans, making it a more healthy, sustainable and versatile fibre, particularly if washed.”
First things first: it’s soft, cosy, and durable, meaning you’ll be snuggling up under your favourite woollen throw for years to come. It’s also an excellent choice for use throughout the home, including in your bedroom.
“Wool can benefit your health due to its chemical-free, hypoallergenic and temperature-regulating benefits, and the planet, due to wool being a sustainable and eco-friendly fibre,” says Chris.
“In particular, for our sleep, having wool bedding is hugely beneficial. Being 100% natural, wool is an effective material for regulating body temperature, as it absorbs perspiration as you sleep and releases it into the atmosphere during the day. In addition, wool is fully hypoallergenic, meaning those of us who suffer from asthma or other allergies will be unaffected by wool compared to other fibre types.”
Yes, and in lots of different ways, too. According to Recycle Now – the national recycling campaign for England and Northern Ireland – you have several options. They say: “Unwanted wool can be donated to local charity shops, textile recycling shops or community groups for re-sale and re-use.
“Some clothing and textiles collection bags or banks will allow you to put balls of wool in – always check first. Alternatively, you could donate it to an organisation such as Workaid which collects wool, knitting and sewing machines, needles and patterns, and other tools and materials, for use in Africa.”
For keen gardeners, Chris adds: “When your wool homeware has come to the end of its life, the wool can be placed on a compost heap to decompose naturally and will create nitrogen-rich compost that is perfect for plants and use around the garden.’
When it comes to making more sustainable purchases and lifestyle choices, reduction should always come before recycling. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It’s also important to know how to recycle as best we can. Read our guide on how to recycle household items, furniture, electronics, beauty waste, fashion and tech. READ NOW
This wool duvet is temperature-regulating and naturally hypoallergenic, so you’re sure to get a good night’s sleep. It’s hand-crafted from traceable (back to the farm) British wool, with a 200 thread count cotton outer. This means it consists of 100% natural fibres and materials with no synthetic inner liners.
Made exclusively for the National Trust by their partner Tweedmill, this is just what you need to be cosy as can be. The cover has been crafted from pure Welsh wool to keep you extra warm this winter.
This ultra-soft throw blanket will look charming in any home, and we particularly like its finely striped finish. An essential piece for any bedroom or living room, this is guaranteed to keep you cosy.
Crafted from 100% undyed pure British wool and made right here in the UK.
These thick socks are made with wool from sheep that have roamed freely on the fells and downs of the British Isles for over 2000 years.
A good pair of socks such as these are perfect for wearing with wellies or walking boots and will also keep your toes toasty around the house. A must-have in the colder months.
Beautifully soft and colourful, this cushion has been hand-woven with British wool. Its striking design was inspired by the Cambrian Mountains in Wales.
It’s been backed in Responsible Wool Standard boiled wool fabric and features an envelope opening, so you can swap out the cushion pad as and when needed.
If you’re feeling like you have a craft project on the cards, this wool bundle is perfect for felting and weaving. Your only limit is your imagination, so you can create whatever you feel your home needs most.
Each bundle contains undyed British wool roving from five different breeds of British sheep.
Humans aren’t the only ones who need to keep warm this winter, so treat your faithful friend to the perfect place to snuggle up. This dog bed has been designed in conjunction with a vet in order to be as supportive as possible.
The wool needed to create the tweed has excellent thermal properties, allowing your pooch to feel warm in the winter, and cool in the summer.

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