Special Tapestry

Posted on13 April, 2018

Quinary members met whilst working for a degree and continue to enjoy making and exhibiting textiles together. The group is composed of five members; Monika Breukner, Marilyn Hall, Caroline Hibbs, Jean Kirk and Kay Swancutt. During the war of 1939-1945 the City of Coventry was heavily bombed, along with many other towns throughout Europe, and Read More …

Wool Fair Homage

Posted on9 April, 2018

The infamous ‘Wool Homage’ provides the perfect opportunity for families can snap a portrait of themselves… the hardest part is deciding who will be who. Read More …

Wool is naturally non allergic?

The skin smothing cream Lanolin is extracted from wool and wool is 7 times more durable than cotton.

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The skin smothing cream Lanolin is extracted from wool and wool is 7 times more durable than cotton.

http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/testimonials/did-you-know-that-wool-is-naturally-non-allergic/

Wool is not only REUSABLE but also BIODEGRADABLE

Bedouins (desert dwellers) have worn sheep wool and sheep wool fabric blend for centuries. Hmm... I guess they have known about the secrets of wool for a very long time.

Sheep Wool has an incredible natural UV PROTECTION built right in. The same cannot be said for man-made fabrics.

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Bedouins (desert dwellers) have worn sheep wool and sheep wool fabric blend for centuries. Hmm... I guess they have known about the secrets of wool for a very long time. Sheep Wool has an incredible natural UV PROTECTION built right in. The same cannot be said for man-made fabrics.

http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/testimonials/wool-is-not-only-reusable-but-also-biodegradable/

… More Facts

Wool is composed of same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin. Wool works in total HARMONY with your body's own protection mechanisms.

Wool is naturally mildew and mold resistant because it is a natural moisture repellent.

2016-02-22T18:14:37+00:00

Wool is composed of same protein that makes up the outer protective layer of your skin. Wool works in total HARMONY with your body's own protection mechanisms. Wool is naturally mildew and mold resistant because it is a natural moisture repellent.

http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/testimonials/more-facts/

Sheep wool has other uses, such as in the building of houses

Wool has natural fire resistance, sound proofing, climate control, and energy efficiency*

(*Sheep Wool Fabric if used to replace insulation will pay back its energy costs more than 5 times sooner (only 15kw of energy are used to produce 1m³).

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Wool has natural fire resistance, sound proofing, climate control, and energy efficiency* (*Sheep Wool Fabric if used to replace insulation will pay back its energy costs more than 5 times sooner (only 15kw of energy are used to produce 1m³).

http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/testimonials/sheep-wool-has-other-uses-such-as-in-the-building-of-houses/

Wool is Big Business

In medieval England, wool was big business. England also had an extraordinary appetite for wine which was purchased from wealth produced by the wool trade with Flanders. Everyone who had land, from peasants to major landowners, raised sheep.

All round the world today British wool is recognized as a superb natural product and increased demand for wool products, especially from places like China, has caused the price to rise by 34% in the past year alone.

2016-02-22T18:15:32+00:00

In medieval England, wool was big business. England also had an extraordinary appetite for wine which was purchased from wealth produced by the wool trade with Flanders. Everyone who had land, from peasants to major landowners, raised sheep. All round the world today British wool is recognized as a superb natural product and increased demand for wool products, especially from places like China, has caused the price to rise by 34% in the past year alone.

http://shipstonwoolfair.co.uk/testimonials/wool-is-big-business/