Wool is a fabric derived from woven yarn made from animal hair or fur. It has a long history of being used by many cultures across the globe to weave warm clothing, bedding and blankets. While most wool bedding manufactured in the U.S. is made from sheep’s wool, a variety of different types of animal hair can be used to make wool products including goats, alpacas, llamas, camels, and rabbits. Each of these animal hair types offer varying degrees of softness, thermal abilities and density.
November 29, 2022
As the seasons change and temperatures begin to dip, you may be looking forward to transitioning the rooms in your home for cool, cozy weather. When it comes to fall and winter bedding, wool offers many health benefits, temperature control and added warmth for a comfortable night’s sleep.
Wool's Origins
Wool’s Finest Qualities
Wool fabrics are known and loved for their warmth, texture, and temperature regulating abilities. Its natural fibers allow it to offer many attractive comfort and health benefits.
- Warmth. Wool works to keep you warm in bed just like it does to keep the animal protected from the cold in winter months.
- Health Benefits. The fabric’s moisture-wicking properties help keep mold spores and dust mites at bay that often thrive in moist environments.
- Temperature Regulation. An animal wears its wool year round which means it must strike a balance to keep the animal warm in winter months and protecting against heat during the summer. These amazing temperature regulating properties allow wool bedding to help you sleep comfortably throughout the night despite temperature changes.
- Moisture-wicking. Like cotton, wool is breathable and absorbent making it an ideal fabric for sleeping cool even under multiple layers of bedding.
- Odor-repelling. Pet owners can rejoice! Wool’s natural fibers release moisture rather than absorb it to create a breeding ground for odor-producing bacteria.
- Fire-resistant. Unlike other synthetic fibers that can melt or spread flames quickly, if wool catches fire, it will only char and burn out.
Home Treasures Wool Bedding
While feel and function are important factors in selecting the right wool bedding, at Home Treasures we feel that the design and finish of your bedding should play a significant role as well. Our collections made from our exclusive Dreamwool marries comfort, texture and style with ease.
St. Moritz
Inspired by the elegance and class of the Swiss Alps, this contemporary wool-cotton (35% Wool, 65% Cotton) blend jacquard collection is so irresistibly soft that you’ll never want to leave bed.
Medici
Medici brings the romance of the Italian Renaissance to any bedroom with its classic floral motifs. Available in Smoke Gray and Truffle Brown, this wool-cotton blend (11% Wool, 89% Cotton) pairs perfectly with a crisp autumn breeze and a warm cider.
Geneva
The subtle design and soft hand of Geneva's double-sided, wool-cotton blend (46% Wool, 54% Cotton) offers a refined and timeless elegance.
Seasonal Bedding
Dressing your bed just right for the season doesn’t have to be hard. You can shop with confidence after reading more of our tips for selecting the right bedding for you in our “Between the Sheets” series of articles.
Home Treasures Bedding
While feel and durability are key to your comfort, the design and finish of your bedding shouldn’t take a backseat. We consider self-expression daily in our appearance, hobbies, and career choices. Your bedroom should be an extension of that personalization. With a myriad of choices, we provide you the opportunity to create a space you daydream to return to each day. We invite you to experience our Wool bedding first hand by shopping our Medici, St. Moritz, and Geneva collections.