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Together with you and ProSpecieRara, we are launching the Miss Baabuka program, a conservation project dedicated to protecting 6 endangered breeds of sheep native to Switzerland. In addition to giving our loyal customers and fans a special discount to kickstart the holiday season, we will be donating 15% of revenue during our Sheep Friday sale to develop this new program.
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We know that not everyone on your holiday list is the same. Don’t worry. Our array of wool footwear has something to match the lifestyle and personality of everyone for everyone on your list. Check out our Gift Guide to find the right pair of shoes to pair with the wants and needs of your friends and loved ones.
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With their shaggy white wool and their black furry faces, it’s pretty easy to see how the Valais Blacknose got the status as the world’s cutest sheep breed. Hailing originally from the mountains of Switzerland, the Valais Blacknose have developed a big woolly coat that is perfect for that harsh Alpine weather. But it’s not just their cuddly wool jackets that helps to earn their reputation as cute. They are also very friendly and actually quite sociable with humans, unlike other sheep breeds - which literally run for the hills as soon as anyone approaches!
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When the temperature is rising and you’re looking for a cooling garment to wear what material do you look for on the label? Although we traditionally assume that cotton may be the best lightweight summer material, research shows that wool is one of the best natural fibers for summer.
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Natural fibres have been used for thousands of years. One of the most common and most versatile natural fibers is wool. In fact wool is one of the oldest fibres used by mankind, with thousands of years of usage history....
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