Customer feedback: “The sheepskins have arrived and they are even softer and more stunning than the last two! Thank you so much.”
D372 Spotted Lambskin
D372 Spotted Lambskin
Luxurious and soft lambskins! Perfect for bare feet in the morning, on a cold chair or a hard bench, under the sheet in bed or in baby's crib, or in your car. Replace your old under-the-sleeping-bag-pad with a thick, warm lambskin the next time you go camping. Some people swear that these lambskins have medicinal properties - maybe it's just that snuggling into a soft, cozy lambskin is so comforting and relaxing. Lambskins make great wedding or baby gifts.
Details about Lambskin D372:
Lambskin is from one of our Jacob lambs that was harvested for meat.
Lambskin tanned at Driftless Traditional Tannery in Wisconsin using mimosa, a natural and chemical-free method.
Approximate measurements:
Side to side across middle: 24”
Leg tip to leg tip: 27”
Neck to tail: 35”
Neck to end of leg: 36”Thick soft wool.
Fleece is not combed so looks natural with crimp evident in the wool.
Leather back is cream to tan color and sturdy, yet flexible.
Lambskin may be cleaned by vacuuming and shaking, and wool can be spot washed.
See below for more information about the tanning process and care.
From Driftless Traditional Tannery about mimosa tanned hides:
Every hide is tanned naturally and responsibly, without the use of heavy metals or harsh chemicals, giving farmers and retail clients beautiful sheepskin and goat hides, naturally.
General Maintenance: Wool is remarkable resilient and naturally stain resistant. Most dirt and debris can be easily removed from the fiber with a good brushing or shaking it outside like you would a small area rug. Wool that has become matted down from use can be revived with a good brushing or fluffing. Simply shaking it out by hand should sufficiently rid the hide of most dust and debris.
Spot Cleaning: You can use a spray bottle and lightly spray the stain or spot treat with a damp cloth. When wetting the wool, please make sure to spot clean in one direction, and avoid rubbing the area. Moisture + wool + agitation = felting!
Machine Washing: In the event that you want to clean the entire hide, you can wash bark tanned hides in the washing machine. It’s best to use a gentle cycle with cool water. Wool can be affected by washing machine action. Avoid putting the hide in a clothes dryer. While still wet, lay the hide somwhere flat to dry. You may find the edges of the hide curl a bit during the drying process. Gently smooth the edges as it dries.
Do not store hides in air tight bags in order to avoid collecting moisture.
NOTE: Washing any hide may change its character. Driftless Tannery is not responsible for changes that occur from washing.
