Sheepskin is not like the common leather, it is tanned with the fleece intact, as in a pelt. There are various products made of sheepskin, such as gloves, hats and especially footwear. A type of sheepskin boots called Ugg boots are principally made of the sheepskin and they are traditional product of Australia and New Zealand. There are also womens Teina sheepskin slippers, comfortable and stylish, and above all affordable. Some of the properties of sheepskin are excellent insulation and flame and static electricity resistance. Medical professionals consider wool to be hypoallergenic. There are some researches that indicate the advantages of sheepskin in preventing and treating some diseases.
The quality of the sheepskin used for any purpose depends on several factors. If the pelt will be visible, then the better quality hide should be used, with minimal seed. Being a natural product, sheepskin may contain some irregularities and variation in color and texture. These irregularities add to the beauty and the character of sheepskin products. Somehow, every product is unique and the people adore that. Color migration has to be mentioned, because darker colors require much more dye than lighter colors for the color to take hold. That is why it is possible that the color would come off on feet and socks when wearing darker sheepskin footwear, but eventually this color transference would stop.
Certain benefits of using sheepskin products are comfort, insulating properties and stylish and fashionable look, especially when it comes to sheepskin footwear. In cold weather wool fibers have natural insulating properties and they keep the feet warm and comfortable by circulating body heat. When the temperature is high, sheepskin breathes, and as an natural air conditioner it wicks heat and moisture away in order to keep the feet dry and at the body temperature.