Wool Fabrics
Wool fabrics have been a staple in interiors for centuries, valued for their durability, longevity and natural fire and stain resistance. Working with trusted mills across the UK and Europe, Linwood offers a diverse selection of colourful plains, semi-plains and checks, available in both pure wool and wool blends.
Naturally breathable and environmentally responsible, wool fabrics bring warmth, texture and lasting comfort to interiors. From upholstery and curtains to decorative soft furnishings, Linwood’s wool fabrics offer a timeless and versatile choice for both traditional and contemporary schemes.
FAQs... Wool Fabrics
What wool fabrics do Linwood offer?
Linwood’s wool fabrics are suitable for curtains, upholstery and soft furnishings, making them a versatile choice for both traditional and contemporary interiors. For more than 30 years, Linwood has supplied high-quality wool fabrics for curtains, upholstery and decorative interiors. The collection includes pure wool designs such as Romney British Wool, recycled wool qualities like Lana, and blends combining wool with linen, cotton or carefully selected man-made fibres to enhance durability and performance.
The range features plain and semi-plain designs including herringbones, damasks and paisleys, alongside both traditional and contemporary checks. Available in a rich spectrum of colours, Linwood’s wool fabrics offer a timeless and versatile choice for a wide variety of interior projects.
How does Linwood ensure the quality of its wool fabrics?
Linwood ensures the quality of its wool fabrics by carefully overseeing every stage of the process and working closely with trusted organisations such as the Wool Board. From selecting the finest fleeces to ensuring the fibres are properly graded – where fineness, length and colour are checked by experts – we partner only with experienced spinners and mills across the UK and Europe that we have worked with for generations.
What would Linwood recommend the wool fabric be used for?
Wool is the ideal upholstery fabric for a variety of furniture, including sofas, armchairs, ottomans, and headboards, due to its strength, inherent fire resistance, and stain resistance. Wool is also perfect for curtains and blinds because of its remarkable ability to control room temperatures (it is warm in the winter and cool in the summer) and its additional ability to insulate against noise.
Is wool a good eco fabric option?
Yes, wool is natural. It’s created by shearing and cleaning the fleece of sheep or other wool-bearing animals before spinning it into yarn. The yarn is then woven into fabric. It has the added benefits of being biodegradable, and recyclable, as evidenced by our well-known Lana recycled wool collection.
How do I care for wool fabric?
Wool tends to repel liquid, enabling most spills to be simply blotted away. Use a soft, lint-free cloth or paper towel to absorb excess liquid, leaving it on the spot until as much liquid is absorbed as possible. If the stain persists, however, we advise contacting an upholstery cleaning expert as most wools are dry clean only.