subject: Sheepskin Slippers And How To Care For Them [print this page] Sheepskin slippers and sheepskin moccasins refer to thetype of footwear fabricated from a sheep's skin. The slippers are usuallyworn indoors because they can easily slip off and on the foot.They usually have a fleece lining and are made from either natural furfrom the sheepskin or the lining attached to the sheep's leather.
Sheepskin slippers are either made from shearling or is effectively lined from high quality sherpa. Shearling is regarded as the highest grade of sheepskin, and it is also the most costly. It is actually the sheep's skin together with the original wool still attached. In order to produce the shearling pieces that are used to make sheepskin slippers and many other products, the sheep's skin is removed with the fur still attached and tanned, and eventually softened. The meat industry produces shearling as a byproduct.
Sherpa is a type of material that is used as a substitute for sherling. Sherpa linings are often made either from synthetic materials or wool. The fleece is attached onto fabric, which is thereafter used to line sheepskin slippers and plenty of other products. Sheepskin slippers lined with Sherpa are less costly than shearling. The Sherpa is usually sewn to furless sheepskin leather.
The advantages of using sheepskin a material for making slippers are many. It is warm, soft, and durable. Sheepskin slipperswith wool linings that are real are also odour and water resistant. Sheepskin leather is made of suede and soft and may be easily dyed to a variety of colors. Another good thing about sheepskin is that it is quite pliable and it will therefore conform to whatever shape your feet are.
Sheepskin slippers usually come in a variety of styles suitable for all ages. The styles of men's, women's and children's sheepskin slippers are generally the same. Some popular styles are booties, moccasins, mules or clogs. Plenty of sheepskin slippers have an outsole made from rubber, so they can be used for light outdoor activities. The good thing about sheepskin slippers is that they are available all year round in online retail stores, but they are however available in certain seasons in retail stores. The best time to buy sheepskin slippers is in December and January because many retailers give Christmas discounts.
Cleaning Sheepskin Slippers
Sheepskin slippers can last forever if treated the right way. Ensure that you carefully read the labels of shampoos and cleaners before you buy them because enzyme based cleaners can destroy the wool and leather of your slippers. Your sheepskin slippers may also tear apart if you machine wash them so ensure that you hand wash them. Use a damp cloth to wipe the leather outer parts of your sheepskin slippers. Remove dirt from them by using a suede cleansing remover or a suede stone. Dilute a cup of liquid soap that is non-enzyme based into a sink that is full of water. Immerse the slippers into the water in the sink and scrub them vigorously using a rag, your hands or a soft brush. Rinse your sheepskin slippers clean and wrap them into a dry towel and allow them to dry naturally.
