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Natural and Recycled Fibres

What are the differences in wool types?

You can read all about our wool here and we have made a handy chart that compares them with an in-depth explanation. To sum up our wool types:. Best all-rounder: Recycled Wool Blanket - Durable, soft, warm, and great value. Best for next-to-skin soft

What does recycled wool mean?

Recycled wool is wool which has had a previous life, maybe as a jumper or pair of socks. It's broken down and re-spun into new yarn with other mixed recycled fibres saved from landfill to give the blanket strength and increase its longevity (meaning

What is the best way to care for wool?

Each wool type needs different care. We have written a detailed guide on how to wash wool and keep it soft so you can look after every wool type, check it out here.

Which wool type is the softest?

Since we only weave with premium wool that is super fine, all of our wool types are super soft and not scratchy. But if we had to choose favourites -. Cashmere is the softest material ever and its texture is almost silky. Lambswool is super soft, flu

Is your wool cruelty free?

We source our lambswool directly from a humane, cruelty-free, and mulesing-free family-run farm in Mongolia. We've built a strong, long-term relationship with this supplier. As the sheep's well-being is directly linked to the farmer's livelihood, the

Is your cotton sustainably sourced?

We work closely with our manufacturing partner to source cotton from farms which meet the highest sustainability guidelines and conform to strict practices. Making our cotton more eco-conscious than organic cotton!. Cotton cultivation is more friendl

Where is your wool sourced from?

We use 3 main wool types here at TBCo, Recylcled, Cashmere and Lambswool. Our recycled wool is sourced from pre-loved clothing, mainly from the UK. The clothing fibres are broken down by hand and spun with recycled polyester fibres in order to make s

What are the 30% recycled fibres in your recycled blankets?

Due to the material being recycled we cannot guarantee what type of fibre this is made up of! We know the majority is polyester and nylon, but since they are pre-loved we cannot determine all types. This is actually a project our team are working on

What dye do you use on your wool?

We use AZO-free dyes on all our woollen products, meaning our scarves and blankets are tested for harmful substances to make sure they are safe for human use. They give our wool a nice vibrant colour, and because almost all of the dye is taken up by