Mindful living: How wool products can enhance your wellbeing

With the weather getting cooler by the day, those opportunities to connect with the great outdoors become fewer and fewer. But, you don’t have to let the chilly climate negatively impact that all-important relationship with nature.

Nature can be found wherever you go, and with the right décor and home accessory choices you really don’t have to wander far to experience its calming and therapeutic benefits. Take it from us, incorporating natural wool into your home can be just the ticket for connecting with nature using all your senses. But, what can accessorising or decorating with wool products really do for your mental and physical wellbeing? In our latest blog post, we answer that very question!

Something in the air

…or is there? As a natural air purifier, wool works wonders for indoor air quality. We’ll let the International Wool Textile Organisation (IWTO) explain how:

“Wool absorbs and locks away pollutants such as VOCs from the air more rapidly than other materials. Studies have shown that common VOCs, which occur in the indoor environment and are implicated as a cause of SBS [Sick Building Syndrome], can be absorbed and chemically bound by wool, improving ambient air quality.”

The volatile organic carbons or VOCs mentioned above come from the most unlikely of places, including household cleaners, paints and synthetic materials. By using wool rugs, bedspreads, cushions and other furnishings, you can reduce the concentration of these toxic substances and breathe in cleaner, healthier air. Improved indoor air quality after all means better physical health, with cleaner air able to reduce headaches, respiratory issues and allergy symptoms.

Better slumber for all

Thanks to its natural temperature regulating properties, and its ability to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer, wool is a fantastic sleep aid. Unlike synthetic alternatives, wool wicks moisture away from the body, reducing humidity and sweat during the night. This often means fewer disturbances, a deeper and more restful sleep, and a refreshing and energising result the next morning.

Wool bedspreads and blankets equate to better slumber for all – and we mean ALL! Wool fibres are naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, meaning even those with allergies or sensitive skin can enjoy healthier and more satisfying sleep environments.

Less stress, more relaxation

Every encounter with our pure wool blankets, bedspreads and cushions feels like a warm hug and it has a hugely calming effect on the mind, body and soul.  The soft, warm texture goes beyond that to provide a sense of comfort and security. The result? Lower stress levels, less anxiety, complete relaxation, and a true sense of wellbeing.

Ultimate peace of mind

Decorating and accessorising with wool offers peace of mind in more ways than one. Unlike synthetic materials that contribute to landfill waste sooner rather than later, wool is durable, biodegradable and renewable.

By choosing wool, you’re supporting a more sustainable lifestyle, which is beneficial not only for the planet but for your mental wellbeing. Knowing that your choices are aligned with eco-friendly practices can provide a sense of satisfaction, purpose, balance and harmony like no other!

A warming home addition

We all want lower energy bills, right? And you can give your home a helping hand this autumn and winter by celebrating wool’s naturally insulating, sound absorbing goodness. Wool really does keep your home warm during colder months, reducing the need for heating and creating a cosier atmosphere that we can all relish at this time of year.

A warm, comfortable and quiet home is the perfect refuge, offering a space to recharge your batteries both mentally and physically.

Bring the benefits of wool to your home

Give your home a mindful makeover by browsing our range of cosy, natural wool products. From touchably soft, luxurious blankets and throws to stunning bedspreads and cushions, we have all you need to transform your space into a sanctuary of comfort and wellness.

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