After a long day at work, it’s so nice to lower your feet in warm, soft slippers. On the one hand, it would seem, what is the difference, you can also barefoot, and in socks. But if you want your legs to rest, then the option is better than slippers made of sheep's wool, it is difficult to find.
Slippers. What is she like?
Material for slippers can be natural or artificial. Shoes made of artificial materials, despite the fact that it has a low cost, can be comfortable, and at the same time light, have various design designs. Just take into account the fact that the skin of the legs in such slippers will not breathe. This will cause discomfort to their owner.
But slippers made of natural material provide comfort to the feet, as they freely pass air, and the skin can breathe.
When choosing a model, it is worth considering the fact that shoes without a backdrop are perfect only for relaxation. But during the performance of some household chores, it is better to wear closed slippers in order to protect yourself from injuries.
It is worth remembering that it is better to change slippers once every six months or purchase 2-3 pairs of shoes and change them periodically.
Natural wool
Sheep wool is a material that is in great demand in the shoe market. This is due to the fact that it has unique properties that have been proven for centuries. From time immemorial people have been using sheep wool to get rid of back pain, toothache or headache. For this, a healing piece was applied to a disturbing place.
Many people remember that in order to drown out the pain in the wrist or ankle, you need to bandage them with a woolen thread.
And a long time ago, children who were born prematurely were laid on sheep's wool.
Wool Shoes
Needless to say, slippers made from sheep’s wool, as well as socks, help improve blood circulation, promote vasodilation, and stabilize blood pressure during hypertension.
The fibers adhere tightly to the skin and constantly massage it, acting on the nerve endings, improving the general condition of a person. The fleece of fleece is especially beneficial for blood circulation, which maintains normal blood pressure throughout the body.
Lanolin, which is found in the wool of sheep, is animal wax. At a temperature equal to the human body, it begins to dissolve, after which it is freely absorbed into the skin and has a positive effect on the joints, spine, muscle and respiratory system. When you wear slippers made of sheep’s wool, blood circulation is naturally stimulated, muscle tension is relieved, and this, in turn, guarantees a healthy and calm sleep.
The structure of natural sheep’s wool is very complex, it has a huge amount of air cavities. Due to this, the sheepskin is able to absorb up to 45% of the moisture, and it can remain absolutely dry. For the human body, this is of great benefit, since the legs are warmed up with dry heat.
Slippers made of sheep wool. Are they so good?
Consider all the advantages of natural sheepskin slippers:
- Comfortable. They are very comfortable and pleasant to wear.
- Warm "without getting wet." In the sheepskin there is natural ventilation, due to which excess moisture is removed. For the legs it is of great importance. In addition, it is also comfortable when the skin does not sweat.
- Not hot in summer, not cold in winter.
- Slippers made of natural sheep’s wool are hypoallergenic.
In addition, sheepskin slippers have a stylish look.
For example, you can choose:
- High sheepskin warm slippers.
- Low back slippers. They have various colors.
- Felted slippers without a backdrop. This model is convenient for everyday use.
Male and female, adults and children: what is the difference?
Male models differ from female models in their restraint in design. Slippers for the weak half of humanity have different colors, some even with the original print.
Children's products differ from adults only in size. However, it is worth noting that slippers for the child should be selected especially carefully. The feet are the part of the body that needs constant attention. Especially if the baby's legs are sweating. Do not think that slippers are needed only in the winter. In the warm season, the child runs barefoot on the floor, and if in some areas of the house the flooring is cold (for example, a tiled floor in the kitchen), then there is always a risk of getting sick.
Sheepskin slippers are suitable for the baby, because in winter they warm very well, in summer they do not allow legs to sweat, they do not slip, they put on shoes simply and quickly, but at the same time they firmly sit on the children's foot. In addition, the fleece is hypoallergenic.
How to choose what you need?
The main thing - when buying slippers from sheepskin to be sure that it is a natural material. To do this, pay attention to the following points:
- The color of the fur. Natural sheep’s wool has a delicate cream color, artificial - has a gray tint.
- The condition of the coat. A real sheepskin is fluffy and dense, artificial material has a finer structure, with mechanical impact on it, the fur will crumble.
- Smell. A product made of a non-natural material has a pronounced specific smell.
- The condition of the seams. A real sheepskin does not stretch, but in another case, you can find threads on slippers.
- When purchasing slippers made of natural fur, instructions for caring for a woolen product are always provided.
- Fake prices are much lower. The cost of natural slippers made of quality wool is unlikely to be less than 1000 rubles.
And you can make slippers in the washing machine
If you still have doubts that you will get high-quality shoes, then you can make slippers from sheep’s wool with your own hands. And such a gift can be presented to family or close friends.
For the manufacture of the product will require one hundred percent wool without synthetics.
First, slippers should be tied up, taking into account the fact that after washing, the wool not only falls off, but also sits down. It is impossible to guess 100% how much the product will shrink, it depends on the thread. It is necessary to focus on the average indicator - woolen products shrink by one third. Slippers sit longer than wide.
Before sending the shoes to the washing machine, it is prepared so that the finished slipper does not become flat and does not fall inside. To do this, a package is sewn from the inside. It should be white or transparent, without the presence of drawings. After felting, the threads and bag are removed.
And then the blanks are sent to the washing machine and washed with the addition of fabric softener in the "Cotton" mode. If this is not the case, then we must be guided by the fact that the longer the slippers are respected, the better the surface coats, the higher the temperature, the more the product will sit down.
After a few hours, the blank cannot be recognized!
After felting, you can decorate slippers and sew an insole so that they do not get dirty and do not slip.
What else is needed?
In addition to slippers made from natural sheep’s wool, various necessary accessories can be purchased:
- Sheepskin insoles. Such fur insoles are made on the basis of thick cardboard. They have the effect of acupressure, which helps to restore healthy circulation. This effect is achieved due to the impact on many biologically active points that are located on the foot.
- Warm knee-high socks made of natural materials. This product not only envelops your legs in comfort, but also favorably affects the microcirculation of blood in the vessels.
- Socks made of fur - this is the softest product made of natural sheep's wool, which will allow the legs to "breathe" freely and at the same time will not allow sweating feet.
How to care for sheepskin products?
Like any wardrobe item, sheep’s slippers need careful care.
They must sometimes be aired in fresh air, periodically shaken. In order to wash a product from natural wool, it is better to give preference to products that do not contain alkali. The care product is dissolved in warm water, the temperature of which should not exceed 40 o C. After that, slippers are soaked in it.
After they lie down for some time they need to be washed and rinsed.
Dry sheepskin shoes in the open air, excluding direct sunlight.