Wool

Wool is a true natural material, one of its best qualities being heat insulation. We have made massive investments to be able to make products from local Finnish wool, as well.

Environment

Besides Finnish sheep wool, we also buy wool fibres and partly ready-made yarn from explicitly certified suppliers who follow our Code of Conduct. The quality of wool varies depending on the breeds and their living conditions. For best result the fibres of our wool yarns come from all around the world: the Nordic countries, New Zealand, Australia, South America and South Africa.

Our focus is on wool fibres that come from countries that invest in animal welfare. We do not accept animal cruelty and only buy certified mulesing-free wool. Our wool yarns are mainly spun in the EU area. Some of our blankets contain mohair, which is a fine quality wool obtained from the Angora goat. The shimmering mohair is a silky soft and warm natural material. The mohair yarn we use contains miniscule traces of nylon.

We collect the Finnish sheep wool from local farms ourselves, in approximately 300-kilometre radius around Lapua. We have built a continuously operating wool product finishing mill in Lapua, with a wool spinning mill under construction, as well. Together with ProAgria, we have created a set of criteria for healthy wool, which promotes responsible wool production as well as animal welfare in Finland in particular.

Qualities

If we didn’t have wool naturally, we’d have to invent it– its properties are that superior. Wool keeps you warm in the winter cold and feels nice and cool in the summer heat. Authentic wool stays fluffy and does not get dusty, due to wool regulating humidity in such a way that inhibits the growth of dust mites.

As an antistatic material, wool does not attract dust or lint. It repels dirt and stays clean for a long time. Wool textiles do not require washing with water, a good airing out is often enough to refresh them. Although wool is very long-lasting, it is also 100 % biodegradable

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Buying local finnish sheep’s wool

We are currently buying good quality, pure and clean wool from Finnsheep, Kainuu Greys and Texel sheep.

Please contact us via email at info@lapuankankurit.fi

For more information, contact
Esko Hjelt +358 500 463084

Care instructions

Only wash if textile is very dirty, otherwise take textile outdoors in fresh air for a while. Hand wash at max. 30°C or dry clean. If using powder detergent, dissolve it in plenty of water. Immerse the blanket in the water and wash immediately. Squeeze gently. Do not scrub, stretch or wring out.

Rinse thoroughly and squeeze out most of the water. Press the blanket between towels until half-dry and leave it to dry in an airy space. Do not tumble dry. Iron with a damp cloth, max. 150°C.

SNOW WASH

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Buying Finnish Sheep’s wool

We are buying good quality, pure and clean wool from Finnsheep and Kainuu Greys. We collect the Finnish sheep wool from local farms ourselves, in approximately 300-kilometre radius around Lapua. We have built a continuously operating wool product finishing mill in Lapua, with a wool spinning mill under construction, as well. Please contact us via…
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