So summer is here at last and we’re finally enjoying some hot temperatures - hurrah! When it comes to suitable materials for keeping cool in weather like this, a thick woolly sheepskin is probably the last thing many would think of. Sheepskins are just for cosying up and keeping warm in winter, aren’t they?

Well, although it seems counterintuitive that sheepskin would have the opposite effect and be excellent at cooling us down in summer, it does exactly that, due to its temperature regulating properties.

How sheepskin cools us down

The fleece of a pure natural sheepskin is made from hollow fibres, which means it’s a material that naturally breathes. When a sheepskin is in contact with human skin, it helps regulate a steady body temperature.

In hot conditions, that means the sheepskin absorbs sweat instantly and omits it into the air up to seven times faster than synthetic materials, to cool you down quicker. If you’re concerned that might make your sheepskins bit smelly over time - our sheepskins are also machine washable (please follow instructions in our sheepskin care guide).

Summer uses for sheepskin in the house

Ok, so we’re not suggesting you walk around in swaddled in a sheepskin coat, hat or gloves in this heat. However sheepskin rugs remain practical items to keep in the house over the summer, to use as seat covers on a sofa, especially leather armchairs or wooden dining chairs that your legs might stick to otherwise!

Great for keeping baby cool

There are various ways sheepskin can help keep babies and small children cool in this hot weather too - you can use a sheepskin as a cot liner for daytime naps when it’s very warm indoors, or as buggy or car seat liner when on the move in the heat. Here are the details of our medical sheepskin, which is ideal for babies and infants.

Practical car seat covers

Sheepskins are also practical car seat liners that make summer travelling more comfortable for adults - if you are leaving your vehicle in the sun all day, the sheepskin will stop the seat from getting too hot. An added bonus is that it will help protect your car upholstery from fading by the sun.

Of course, you also get the cushioning benefits of a soft supporting sheepskin too, whatever the season and wherever you use it. If the hot weather reminds you of being on holiday, then you definitely want an extra comfortable place to sit and relax!