Why wool? The many benefits of wool!
The world of interior design is undergoing a so-called wool renaissance. More and more shoppers, designers, and retailers are realising the unique benefits of this wonderful fabric across the globe. Some of the players in the industry have been working with the finest quality British wool for centuries. It is nature’s own high-performance fibre from its aesthetics to its eco-credentials.
What is so unique about wool?
There is one thing that instantly jumps to mind when discussing the benefits of wool and that is cosiness. Good quality wool is invitingly cosy, soft, and warm. Synthetic materials just do not come close to the tactile benefits of real wool. There is a reason that sheep are so content with being out in a blustery field all day!
Some features of wool
Wool is a natural insulator even from a scientific perspective. This means it helps to sound-proof your home and absorbs sound. Not only does it keep your home nice and warm in the winter, but it will also help regulate the warmer temperatures in the summer because it also absorbs heat and releases it slowly. It is truly a fabric for all seasons. Before it ever feels wet, a wool carpet can in fact hold 33% of its own weight in water. This can be ideal for properties prone to dampness or mould because a wool carpet helps control the humidity of a room.
Preventing allergies due to carpets
It has been assumed that hard floors are the best choice for allergy sufferers, however, this is not true. Making symptoms more pronounced for allergy-prone people, floors like wood and laminate allow allergens and dust to freely travel in the air. A wool carpet can actively cleanse the air by removing these unwanted impurities for up to 30 years. Nasty volatile organic chemicals, such as those found in glue, hairspray, paint, and nail polish can be removed by wool.
Prevention of fires and antibacterial
Did you also know that wool is anti-bacterial? This is an amazing property for a simple floor covering! Its ability to inhibit (and even extinguish) fires is another unusual feature of a wool carpet. A wool carpet could literally save a life if used correctly. Wool is self-extinguishing and does not melt like synthetic fibres due to its natural flame-retardant features. All these make wool an excellent choice for your floor carpeting needs.