How can you use a sheepskin?
Sheepskins come in many different sizes and colors and can be used in many ways. The most well known way of using a sheepskin is for in your interior as an atmosphere maker e.g. on the couch or in the chair. This allows you to sit extra soft and comfortable. But you can also use them as rugs for wonderfully warm feet. Of course you can also use them purely for decoration e.g. put a beautiful Icelandic fleece over your table or bench for a warm atmosphere.
In addition to the regular sheepskins, there are also special medicinal sheepskins. These coats are used for people who have to sit in a wheelchair for a long time or who have to lie in bed for a long time. Sitting and lying down for a long time can cause bedsores, also known as decubitus. A medicinal sheepskin can provide relief. These coats have short shorn wool and a good wool density. This distributes the pressure evenly when you sit or lie down, which can alleviate and prevent pressure sores.
Do you have a dog or cat? Then you can also put a sheepskin on the couch so it doesn't get damaged. Or use the fleece as a comfortable bed where they can lie on. A sheepskin absorbs the body temperature and stays cool on the warmer days and warm on the cooler days.
Can you use a sheepskin for outdoors? Yes, to a certain extent. If the weather outside is nice and not humid you can put a sheepskin outside in your lounge set for that wonderful relaxing moment. If it is humid or raining we recommend putting the sheepskin outside. It is also best to bring the sheepskin inside in the evening. Leather is not very resistant to moisture.
What kinds of sheepskins are there?
Sheepskins come in many different and unique colors and sizes. Did you know that there are over 900 different sheep breeds? Each sheepskin is a truly unique natural product and each breed has its own typical characteristics. Icelandic sheepskins are known for their beautiful long hair. And the typical Dutch Texelaars for their firm and fine wool. Or the Gotland fleeces for their recognizable gray natural curly coats.
What colors of sheepskin are there?
Enjoy the most beautiful and elegant collection of sheepskins. The sheepskin is a real natural product, therefore the diversity of sheepskins is very large. Besides the soft and warm appearance that a sheepskin brings, each coat has its own unique color, shape and size. With the wide range of products that Lederstore.com offers you, you will always have a unique sheepskin. To be able to offer you the best quality, the sheepskins are personally hand selected by us.
Choose from a wide collection of sheepskins with natural colors such as:
Besides the natural colored sheepskins, we also see more and more dyed sheepskins. For example, we see white, black or gray sheepskins with dyed tops or sheepskins that are completely dyed in a striking color such as yellow, red or blue.
What sizes of sheepskin are there?
Looking for sheepskin inspirations?
We regularly receive super cool sheepskin inspiration photos from our customers. Are you looking for ideas for your home or office? Take a look at the pictures below and get inspired! More sheepskin inspiration? Check out the inspiration room.
Do you have a faithful four-legged friend or a little tiger running around the house? Then chances are you will have to share the sheepskin. This is because dogs and cats absolutely love a nice soft sheepskin! Besides being ideal for on the couch or in the chair, sheepskins are often used as a bed or rug for the dog or cat. Just try to get them off it!
Ecologically tanned sheepskins
Our sheepskins are tanned sustainably. This means that no harmful substances are used that could burden the environment, such as chromium, heavy metals and harmful dyes. We even go a step further and can proudly say that the sheepskins we have can carry the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label .
Discover premium quality sheepskins
With the premium sheepskins from Leatheroverstock.Com you are assured of high quality and super soft sheepskins. Or even better: noteworthy furs that will fit perfectly in your interior, that's for sure!
After hours of scouring home improvement stores for the perfect furniture, of course a beautiful unique sheepskin belongs to it. The premium sheepskins assure you of top quality fleeces with a great look. Whether you like white, brown or black and white sheepskins with long hairs, short hairs or extra thick wool, in our collection you will surely find the sheepskin that suits you. Choose a compact thick brown or white fleece for ideal comfort. For a real eye-catcher choose a large grey Welsch or unique Icelandic sheepskin.
To be able to offer you the best quality, all sheepskins are personally hand selected by us. More beautiful sheepskins simply do not exist. The sheepskins come from Europe, New Zealand, Australia, England and Ireland, among others. Here the world's best and most beautiful sheepskins are produced with the finest wool.
A unique tanning process that gives our sheepskins a silky soft feel and a pleasant smell.
The coats are super supple and have a wonderfully soft texture. This is due to the special unique tanning process used by the tannery. To achieve this high quality, the sheepskins are brushed several times, making them extra soft and giving them an amazing shine. Besides the great look that the sheepskins bring, one of the most pleasant aspects is the silky soft feel.
Another feature of our premium sheepskins is the pleasant smell. We noticed that many sheepskins on the market have a very pungent sheep / farm smell. This is characteristic of cheap sheepskins that have only gone through a limited tanning process. If you put such a cheap sheepskin in the house, the whole house will smell of sheep in no time, not really desirable. After all, you want to be able to enjoy the sheepskin right away, don't you?
Leatheroverstock.Com, in collaboration with its tannery, has been looking at how we can make the sheepskins smell nice. After some adjustments in the tanning process, our sheepskins smell nice and have a pleasant aroma, and we are quite proud of that. The smell can be compared to soap, so you can immediately give them a nice spot in your home and enjoy their beauty.
Take a few minutes to browse through the most beautiful and soft sheepskin collection. There is bound to be a sheepskin that perfectly fits your interior. Still can't find the sheepskin of your choice? No worries, you can also send us a search request. We will then immediately start searching for the sheepskin of your dreams. Our collection of sheepskins is regularly updated with new fleeces in various colors and sizes.
Why choose a sheepskin from Leatheroverstock.Com?
Our sheepskins come from Europe, New Zealand and Australia among others, a by-product from the meat industry. We are constantly looking for the best and most beautiful furs where the sheep have had a good life. Unfortunately, the meat industry can't do anything with the skins and they were therefore often simply discarded. By tanning the skins and fleeces, nothing is lost and the fleece gets a second life.
- The finest skins (only by-products from the meat industry)
- Hand selected
- Ecologically tanned
- Supple yet sturdy leather
- Always good in the hair
- Extra wash so you don't smell a buck
- Low maintenance (low maintenance required)
- They are super soft, warm and comfortable
- Available in many unique colors and sizes
Tips for maintaining and cleaning your sheepskin
Sheepskins are beautiful natural products that you can enjoy for years. In principle, sheepskins require little maintenance. The maintenance needed depends on how you use the fleece. We often get questions about how to keep sheepskins nice and soft. On sheepskin cleaning / maintenance you can read an extensive instruction on what is possibly needed to keep your sheepskin in top condition. Prefer a short version? You can read it on animal skin care.
Need help picking out your sheepskin?
Are you looking for a sheepskin for your interior but would like some extra advice or information? I would love to help you with your questions and the advice you are looking for so you can make an informed choice. Feel free to contact me at +31(0)6 17 52 13 63 during our opening hours, send an e-mail, or visit us in Boxmeer, the Netherlands - please make an appointment so you won't be standing in front of a closed door. Together we will find the perfect sheepskin for your interior.
