In recent years wool has enjoyed a great surge in popularity.
Not only is wool an environmentally friendly and renewable resource, the material is durable, naturally therapeutic and ideal for footwear.
This is because wool acts as a natural insulator, keeping your feet warm in winter, and cool in summer.
Wool fibres have a crimped shape, producing air pockets regulating temperature and absorbing more moisture than any other fibre — 30 to 40% — keeping skin dry, healthy, and odour free.
Wool is naturally bacteria-, mould-, and fungus-resistant.
Nearly all footwear is made using synthetic materials and substances providing little to no breathability nor airflow.
Moisture from the body accumulates in shoes, resulting in a negative environment for your feet.
Bacteria also thrives in dampness and darkness. This can result in uncomfortable, smelly, and unhealthy feet.
Conditions such as athlete’s foot, caused by foot fungus, also thrive in man-made materials.
Luckily, wool socks and wool insoles are the perfect remedy to combat these issues.
If you are diabetic, it is most important to wear breathable footwear, wool socks and insoles — especially if you have neuropathy.
If you have sores on your toes and redness between them, weave loose wool between your toes to absorb moisture and watch your sores diminish in record time!
Little wool fibres create a micro massage, signalling the body to send nutrients to problematic places.
Wool fibre is predominantly made of keratin, a protein present in our hair and skin.
Ceramides present in wool are very similar in composition to those found on the corneal layer of human skin tissue. For example, if loose wool becomes part of a scab it falls away with the scab.
The body is a phenomenal piece of mechanics and our body heals itself if given the right conditions. Mother nature has absolutely everything for us if only we know what to use.
Soul Comfort is a local company that understands wool’s many wonderful benefits. We know how to use this versatile material to best suit your needs.
Owned and operated by crafter and entrepreneur, Anyes de Laat, wool has been the natural answer for more than 39 years.
Originally a slipper company designing warm and fuzzy slippers to keep her family’s feet protected, Anyes quickly recognized the need for specialized wool footwear.
Give wool a try. We custom fit. We take foot castings for special needs and design to your taste.
There is also a diagram on our website if coming to our store is an issue.
We guarantee your feet will never be happier!
Don’t be sheepish. Please come to our factory store for free information and advice We are usually open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Friday.
Due to the viral pandemic, please phone for a personalized appointment where we can address your particular needs.
Soul Comfort,
Sheepskin & Sheepwool Products,
190 Fourth Street,
Duncan, BC.
250-737-1281. 1-800-404-0622
www.soulcomfortsheepskin.com
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