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Where does shearling come from? The farming reality behind a luxury material

Is Sheepskin a By-Product? How changing food habits, farming economics and a shrinking supply of sheep are reshaping the shearling industry. One of the most important things to understand about sh...

What is the difference between sheepskin and shearling?

Sheepskin and shearling describe essentially the same type of natural material: a sheep or lamb skin tanned with its wool still attached. Traditionally, “shearling” refers more specifically to a y...

A shared love of making: Introducing Brady Bags

Brady is one of England’s great heritage bag makers. Founded in Birmingham in 1887 and still handcrafted in Walsall, the brand brings together traditional craftsmanship, practical design and an un...

How to clean a sheepskin rug

A sheepskin rug shouldn't need frequent cleaning. In fact, at Gushlow & Cole, we recommend doing as little as possible to it and starting with simple methods at home before considering washing...

What Is Responsible Shearling?

Responsible Shearling is a term we use at Gushlow & Cole to describe our approach to responsibly sourcing, designing and making with shearling. For us, responsibility isn't defined by the mate...

Notes from our founders - Note 3

As summer draws to an end, it might feel a little too early to be thinking about winter. But here in the workshop, winter is an all-year-round process.We are still busy sewing winter orders, and a...