Wool Fabrics
Wool has been a staple in homes for centuries, and for good reason. It boasts numerous benefits, such as durability, longevity and natural fire and stain resistance. Working with our trusted mills in the UK and Europe, we offer a diverse selection of colourful plains, semi plains and checks, available in a mixture of wool blends and pure wool. Uncover the timeless beauty of this environmentally friendly fabric, which instantaneously enhances the comfort of any scheme.
FAQs... Wool Fabrics
What wool fabrics do Linwood offer?
For more than 30 years, Linwood has supplied high-quality wool for curtains, decoration, and, ultimately, as an upholstery fabric. We offer a variety of products, including pure wool like Romney British Wool, recycled wool such as Lana, and blends that combine wool, linen, or cotton with man-made fibres for added durability. We have plain and semi-plain designs including herringbones, damask, and paisley, as well as traditional and contemporary checks. All are available in an array of colours, allowing you to choose the ideal design for your project.
How does Linwood ensure the quality of its wool fabrics?
By carefully checking every stage and where possible, working closely with established organisations such as the Wool Board. It’s a long process, but one we carefully manage. From buying the best fleeces to ensuring everything is properly graded – were the fineness, length and colour are checked by experts – to only working with trusted spinners and mills across the UK and Europe that we have worked with for generations. You can then buy, save in the knowledge that your chosen wool fabric will stay looking good for years to come.
What would Linwood recommend the wool fabric be used for?
Wool is the ideal upholstery fabric for a variety of furniture, including sofas, armchairs, ottomans, and headboards, due to its strength, inherent fire resistance, and stain resistance. Wool is also perfect for curtains and blinds because of its remarkable ability to control room temperatures (it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer) and its additional ability to insulate against noise.
Is wool a good eco fabric option?
Yes, wool is natural. It’s created by shearing and cleaning the fleece of sheep or other wool-bearing animals before spinning it into yarn. The yarn is then woven into fabric. It has the added benefits of being biodegradable, and recyclable, as evidenced by our well-known Lana recycled wool collection.
How do I care for wool fabric?
Wool tends to repel liquid, enabling most spills to be simply blotted away. Use a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to absorb excess liquid, leaving it on the spot until as much liquid is absorbed as possible. If the stain persists, however, we advise contacting an upholstery cleaning expert as most wools are dry clean only.