Fibre by Auskin
Sheepskin | Single | Black
Sheepskin | Single | Black
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Soft fine long wool fibres with exceptional strength and durability.
Our Long Wool Sheepskin Rugs provide a strong textural statement and a luxuriously soft touch. Sourced from sheep pastured on the lush grasslands of New Zealand.
A single sheepskin rug is ideal on your favourite chair or on the floor beside your bed to provide a warm and cosy start to the day.
Product Specifications:
Colour: Black
Size: 100cm x 60cm
SHEEPSKIN CARE INSTRUCTIONS
It is easy to look after sheepskin and still enjoy all the benefits of this wonderful natural fibre.
Sheepskin is very easy to look after. The fibre’s unique structure gives it a natural durability and robustness. It even repels dirt! Even so, a little care and attention won’t go astray.
Rules of the wool and a few things to remember
- Avoid direct sunlight. This stops UV damage or fading of darker shaded products
- Shake rugs, cushions, bean bags regularly, if it can handle a shake, liven it up!
- Dry vacuum rugs regularly (with a plain suction unit*)
- Attend to spills and stains as promptly as possible
- Remember not to rub, brush or massage wool skin products when they are damp or wet
*Turbo and revolving brush vacuum cleaners can damage the wool fibre and cause “frizziness”. These are a strict NO!
General Care
Regular vacuuming with a plain suction vacuum cleaner will help to maintain wool fibres. Longer wool rugs benefit from occasional brushing with a wire pet brush (pet slicker pad). Small spills can be sponged off with a damp cloth. Avoid exposure to strong direct sunlight as UV will damage the natural fibers and fade dyed sheepskins. Do not store in damp or wet conditions as the natural leather pelt may deteriorate. Treat sheepskin like one of the family.
Brushing
Brushing is effective on unshorn, long wool products only. After washing, the wool fibers will likely revert back to their natural curly state. Brushing with a wire wool comb when wet, and once dry, will help restore the fluffy appearance and natural “loft” of the fibers. Please ask your nearest sales office about an Auskin sheepskin care brush.
Drying
Air-dry your sheepskin by hanging it on a line or laying it out flat – although please remember, not in direct sunlight. It is important to stretch sheepskin during the drying process, this helps to retain the shape and prevent excessive shrinkage. You would be brave to tumble dry, iron or bleach your sheepskin – please do not do this!
Washing
Dogs, pets and children all love sheepskin, but rest assured small stains and light soiling can be spot cleaned easily with a damp cloth and mild detergent. For a more thorough clean, and to gain the best result, dry-cleaning is recommended. Auskin natural sheepskins can be hand or machine-washed in warm water (40°C/104°F) using a mild liquid detergent that is suitable for hand washing dishes, on a ‘gentle’ wash cycle. Please note that machine or hand washing may affect the appearance of the natural wool fibers and the leather pelt. Products with cotton or other backing material are generally not suitable for machine or hand washing. Dry cleaning is recommended for any products with backing materials. It is best to dry clean dyed products as colours may bleed.
Dealing with Spills & Staining
To avoid permanent damage, accidental spills and stains should be dealt with immediately – or in… ahem… two shakes of a lamb’s tail. Before using any stain treatment, make sure you have “contained the stain”. This will stop it spreading further. Note that different types of stains require specific cleaning methods.Soiling
The most common culprit for soiling is the dreaded ‘dirty shoes on the rug’ scenario. A cleverly positioned front door mat can stop potential offenders traipsing their way through the home with weapons of rug destruction on their feet. Dirty disaster avoided!
Staining bonds
Staining occurs when pigments chemically bond with wool fibre. Once this bonding has taken place, removing the stain without some damage to the wool pile can be extremely difficult. It is very important to attend to spills and stains promptly.Frequent and moderate cleaning is advised. This will help to avoid more serious measures to recover sheepskin products to their full glory.
ETHICAL SOURCING
All of our sheepskins are a by-product of the meat industry. This eliminates all unnecessary harm or waste and is extremely important to us. In actual fact we make use of a natural resource that would otherwise have gone to waste. If tanned carefully, and properly taken care of, our natural fibre products can last a lifetime.
Along with Australia, most of our sheepskins actually come from our friendly neighbours in New Zealand. Did you know New Zealand is a country with the world’s highest Global Animal Protection Index?
This means New Zealand’s farms are:
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Some of the greenest in the world, allowing animals to roam freely - living their best lives.
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Are regulated by strict environmental codes like the AsureQuality standard.
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Recognised with an ‘A’ rated Animal Protection Index (equal with the UK, Austria and Switzerland).
ABOUT FIBRE
Let's go back to 1990, where the story of Auskin began rather organically. Dennis Hu and Frances Jin (both originally from Northern China) created the company from scratch, after establishing strong relationships with the New Zealand tanning industry.
Fast forward to 2022, Dennis (based on the Gold Coast, Australia) and Frances (based in Tianjin, China) both still continue to own and run Auskin Group of Companies!
Now headquartered in the Gold Coast, Australia, Auskin Group of Companies operate on a global scale, purchasing raw material and finished products from around the world. We own and operate tanning, manufacturing and design facilities in China and have sales offices located in all major markets – USA, Europe, Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand.
Whether it’s Alpaca wool from South America or Merino wool skin from the depths of the Southern Alps of New Zealand, Auskin Group of Companies provide safe, ethical and unique natural fibre products for your business and your customers.
