The following care tips are meant as a guide only and Egli's Sheep Farm Ltd. cannot
be responsible for results arising from home-washing.
Sheepskin Products Care Tips
Wool Products Care Tips
Oilskin Coats Care Tips
Leather Jackets Care Tips
Sheepskin Products Care Tips
With proper care, your sheepskin items will look better and last longer.
Sheepskin Rugs, Medical Shearlings and Infant Care Lambskins
Caring properly for your sheepskin is key to protecting your investment.
- Shake out Sheepskin Rugs as needed or vacuum with attachment only. Occasionally brush with a
grooming brush to maintain the soft, fluffy appearance of the wool.
- Daily airing is suggested to keep Medical Shearlings and Infant Care Lambskins fresh
and lessens the need for more frequent washing.
- Small, lightly soiled areas can be sponged off and dried with a towel or spot cleaned
with Eucalan Woolwash.
We recommend washing only as necessary.
- Our sheepskins can be machine-washed using lukewarm water and Eucalan Woolwash or
a non-enzyme liquid detergent. Please note that all sheepskins are not washable! DO NOT
WASH UNLESS YOU ARE SURE THAT YOUR SHEEPSKIN IS WASHABLE. If it has not been specifically
marked or purchased as such, take it to a furrier for cleaning.
- Use a gentle washing action for no more than 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse in cool water,
unless woolwash is used, in which case, you can bypass the rinse cycle.
- Spin dry to remove excess water. Do not use the dryer.
- Dry at room temperature laying flat or hanging by two corners. Avoid excess heat or
direct sunlight.
- Stretch the skin occasionally while drying to maintain the skin's natural shape and
size and gently massage the leather to soften it up.
- Use a grooming brush to fluff up the wool fibres while still damp and again when it is dry.
- Sheepskins may also be taken to a reputable Suede and Leather cleaner for fur-cleaning.
We recommend fur-cleaning for multiple rugs or multiple shearlings.
Sheepskin Cabin Slippers
Always treat your sheepskin slippers with care. They are meant for indoor use only.
- Periodic vacuuming and brushing the wool with a grooming brush will help keep the
wool in good condition.
- For the outer suede leather, occasionally use a nylon bristle brush or a Suede Block
to brush out the dirt and restore the nap of the leather fibres.
- Soiled areas may be sponged clean.
- Never expose sheepskin to a source of excessive heat or the leather will stiffen and crack.
Sheepskin Bootliners and Insoles
- Occasionally, remove bootliners from boots and allow to dry at room temperature.
- Never expose bootliners to any source of heat as the leather will stiffen and crack.
- Bootliners and insoles may be washed by hand or machine in lukewarm water using Eucalan Woolwash or
a non-enzyme liquid detergent. Rinse well. Lay flat to dry away from direct heat.
Sheepskin Car Seat Covers and Auto Accessories
Some preventative maintenance is key to prolonging the life of your car seat covers and
auto accessories. Dirt and dust that build up deep down in the wool act just like sandpaper,
shearing the wool fibres each time you slide in and out of the car.
- Periodically brush with a grooming brush and vacuum to remove unwanted dirt and lint.
- The covers can be spot cleaned with cool water and a mild detergent.
- Sheepskin car seat covers and auto accessories can also be machine washed. Use a non-enzyme
liquid detergent or Eucalan Woolwash.
Machine wash on gentle cycle with lukewarm water, no more than 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse
in lukewarm water if detergent is used. Bypass the rinse cycle if woolwash is used. Spin dry
to remove excess water.
- Lay flat to dry away from direct heat.
- Stretch and flex the sheepskin as drying nears completion.
- Brush with grooming brush to restore pile.
Sheepskin Toys
We do not recommend machine washing sheepskin toys.
- Surface clean with lukewarm water and a non-enzyme liquid detergent or
Eucalan Woolwash,
using a sponge or clean cloth.
- Rinse with clear water if a detergent was used.
- Roll the toy in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Allow to air dry away from direct source of heat.
- Brush up the wool pile with a grooming brush.
Wool Products Care Tips
Cold Country Wool Comforters
We recommend a duvet cover for easy care. When cleaning is required, we recommend dry cleaning. Please keep the care label attached to comforter and inform cleaners that your comforter is 100% pure wool filled.
Double and smaller comforters can be washed in
your washing machine at home with care. Large ones require an oversize machine or hand wash in
laundry tub. The important thing to remember is not to agitate, as this will shrink the wool.
Soaking and spinning are fine. We cannot guarantee the results of home washing.
- First fill the machine with lukewarm water and woolwash or laundry soap. We recommend
Eucalan Woolwash.
Agitate to dissolve the soap. Stop the machine and add the comforter. Gently plunge up and
down to clean and let soak.
- Spin out and allow the machine to fill up with lukewarm water to rinse. Stay with the machine
to stop the agitation right away. Add fabric softener. Plunge the comforter up and down and
soak again. Spin dry.
- Hang to dry.
Classic Wool Mattress Overlay
Wool absorbs up to 30% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp, controlling the
moisture content in the bed caused through perspiration. Occasionally air-out the mattress pad
but when cleaning is required either dry clean or wash carefully as follows:
- Wash by hand or machine wash on delicate, short cycle in lukewarm water using Eucalan Woolwash
or a mild soap (not detergent).
- Remove excess water or spin dry.
- Hang to dry out of direct heat or sunlight. Do not tumble dry.
Wool Sweaters
Washing wool items actually strengthens wool fibres. We recommend using
Eucalan Woolwash
which softens, brightens and conditions the wool. Also its natural eucalyptus fragrance will
act as a moth inhibitor.
- Hand wash in lukewarm water with a mild soap or Eucalan Woolwash.
Soak articles and squeeze gently several times. Allow to soak at least 5 minutes, and one-half
hour or longer for heavy sweaters.
- Squeeze out all moisture.
- Rinse in lukewarm water if soap is used. No rinse is required if woolwash is used.
- Lay flat to dry away from direct heat. Shape or block if necessary to maintain original shape.
Wool Blankets and Throws
- We recommend having wool blankets and throws dry-cleaned.
Stain Removal for Wools
Stains are easiest to remove while fresh. Avoid pressing over stains; heat may set them in.
Before using any cleaner, always pre-test in a hidden area. Consult a dry cleaner when in doubt
about stain removal.
- Alcoholic beverages - Sponge spot with cool water. Apply soapy water. Rinse.
- Coffee / Tea / Soft Drinks - Sponge with cool water.
- Chewing Gum - Harden with ice, then scrape off. Sponge any residue with dry cleaning solvent.
- Chocolate - Sponge with dry cleaning solvent, then sponge with soapy water. Rinse.
- Correction Fluids - Allow to dry, then scrape off excess. Have dry cleaned with instructions to treat as paint.
- Fruit Juice - Sponge with cool water. Rinse. Gently rub with white vinegar. Rinse.
- Ink (ball point) - Treat with rubbing alcohol. Use a paper towel to absorb the ink as it is removed. Rinse.
- Lipstick / Cosmetics - Sponge with dry cleaning solvent.
- Oily Stains / Grease - Sponge with dry cleaning solvent.
- Press Shine - Sponge with white vinegar. Rinse.
- Water Spots - Take garment to dry cleaner for steaming.
Oilskin Coats Care Tips
The proper care of an oiled or waxed garment will ensure its longevity. Garments can be easily rejuvenated with a light application of
AOC Reproofing Cream.
- Coats should be hung in a well-ventilated area to dry out when damp. This will
also relax any creases that may have occurred during storage and shipping.
- When you see shiny areas, this means there is dirt trapped in the wax/oil. To clean,
hose off or sponge the garment down with cold water. Try hanging it in the shower.
- Gently brush off the dirt with a soft bristled brush.
- Hang to dry.
- Cleaning the garment any other way will completely remove the oil from the cloth
and damage the oilskin properties. Do not use hot water, detergents, soaps or solvents.
Do not dry clean or machine wash or dry.
- Also uneven, dry patches indicate a need for reproofing. Regardless of how often the
garment is worn, coats need reproofing every few months.
- When it's time to reproof your garment, be sure the garment is clean and dry. Use
Reproofing Cream. Spread the garment on a flat hard surface (such as a kitchen table). Using
a soft cloth and the gentle heat of a blow dryer, work the cream sparingly into the garment,
paying special attention to seams and worn areas. The heat will help the waxed cotton absorb
reproofing cream.
- Hang your garment overnight in a well ventilated area to allow excess surface oil to
dissipate. Please note that precautions should be taken towards not allowing contact with
other fabrics or materials that may absorb the wax (i.e. leather car seats).
Leather Jackets
With proper care, your leather jacket will provide warmth and protection against the elements for many years.
- Protect your leather jacket at the time of purchase and periodically thereafter with a good quality leather protector such as
Style 16 Protector.
- Preserve the shape of your jacket by hanging it on a formed and sturdy hanger. Do not use
a wire coat hanger.
- Never store your jacket in plastic. Store it in a cloth garment bag as leather needs to "breathe".
- When wet, blot dry with a damp towel and allow it to dry at room temperature away from any direct source of heat.
- Whenever possible, wear a scarf to keep hair and body oils away from the collar.
- Dry clean only when necessary and only through a leather cleaning specialist.
- Because lamb leather is a softer more supple leather than cowhide, greater care should be taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Egli's Sheep Farm a family owned and operated business?
In 1952, Robert and Magarit Egli emigrated from Switzerland to an old
homestead in rugged Northwestern Ontario. The farm produced lamb meat, wool and sheepskin and
a small retail business began. Over 50 years later, Egli's Sheep Farm employs four full-time
sewers who manufacture sheepskin products right at the farm, while maintaining a working family farm.
In 1998, Robert and Magarit "retired" and Peter and Denise Egli took over the business and
the farm has now been expanded into an Animal Park which includes a variety of common and exotic
farm animals. The retail shop has become one of Canada's largest shops specializing in wool and sheepskin
products.
Do all Egli's sheepskin and wool products come from your own sheep?
In the beginning, this working family farm produced lamb meat,
wool and sheepskin. As the business grew, and production and sales increased, wool and sheepskin was
brought in to meet the growing demand. Sheepskins that are sold in the store and those used for
manufacturing are now purchased from tanneries in Canada and the USA, as well as New Zealand and Australia.
Does Egli's Sheep Farm wholesale its products?
We do not wholesale our manufactured sheepskin products.
Egli's Sheep Farm sheepskin products are available only through our store in Minntaki, Ontario,
either in person, by mail-order, telephone or on our web site. It is the best way for us to guarantee
and control the quality of goods and service to our customers.
What is your policy for returns or refunds?
Egli's Sheep Farm guarantee 100% satisfaction. If you are not happy with your product
or if there is a problem, we want to know about it. Returns will be accepted up to 90 days from date of
purchase. If returning by mail, call toll-free 1-800-465-2966 for authorization.
Please see our refund policy
for more information.
Do you accept credit cards?
Using a credit card is the easiest way to make a purchase from our online store.
We accept Visa or MasterCard. We will also accept a certified cheque or money order for telephone or mail-orders.
Sorry, but we cannot accept C.O.D. orders.
A special note to our USA customers: all prices on the web site are in Canadian
dollars. The current exchange rate will be used to calculate the US dollar amount that
will be shown on your next credit card statement.
What is the difference between sheepskin, shearling and "fleece-lined"?
Both sheepskin and shearling are tanned hides from the sheep.
Shearling refers to a sheepskin that has been clipped resulting in shorter wool lengths. Shearling is
often used for manufacturing purposes. The term "fleece-lined" is often used to describe a synthetic
fibre knit to make it look like sheepskin. These do not have the same qualities and properties of real sheepskin.
How do I clean and take care of my sheepskin rug?
With proper care, your sheepskin rug will provide you with many years of enjoyment.
Please see Care Tips for specific instructions on caring for your sheepskin rug. |
