News from the sheep pen

Neues Logo und neuer Shop bei Schafhocker.com

New logo and new shop at Schafhocker.com

We have given ourselves a new face. Schafhocker.com has a new logo and a completely rebuilt online shop. Here you will find out what is behind it and what changes for you. The new logo The sheep stays, because it...

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Schafhocker kaufen: Worauf du achten solltest

Buying a sheep stool: what to look for

A sheep stool will keep you company for many years. To help you find the right model, we have put together the five points that matter when buying. 1. Material: genuine sheepskin and solid wood The most important difference is...

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Einrichtungsideen mit Schafhocker: Esstisch, Couchtisch, Schreibtisch

Interior ideas with a sheep stool: dining table, coffee table, desk

A sheep stool is more than a decorative piece. It is a proper seat that fits in any room. Here are ideas for using it around the dining table, coffee table and desk. At the dining table When guests arrive,...

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Wie wird Lammfell produziert? Vom Rohfell zum fertigen Produkt

How is lambskin produced? From raw hide to finished product

Lambskin is a natural product that is created in several steps. Here you will find out where the skins come from, how they are finished and how they become a cushion, a seat pad or a sheep stool. Where lambskin...

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Die besten Tipps zur Pflege von Schaffellen

The best tips for caring for sheepskin

Genuine sheepskin is a natural product with built-in self-cleaning. The lanolin in the wool repels dirt and odours. Your main job is to preserve that lanolin. Here are the tips that really count in everyday life. Dry cleaning Shake out...

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Schaffell nach dem Waschen hart? So wird es wieder weich

Sheepskin hard after washing? How to make it soft again

You have washed your sheepskin and now the leather is as stiff as cardboard? This happens often, and it can usually be saved. Here you will find out why it happens and what you can do. Why does the fleece...

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Wie wird Schaffell gegerbt? Vom Rohfell zum weichen Fell

How is sheepskin tanned? From raw hide to soft fleece

A sheepskin is only soft, durable and odour-neutral once it has been tanned. Tanning turns the raw hide into leather that does not rot and stays supple. Here you will find out how it works and how to recognise good...

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Lammfell waschen und pflegen: Schritt für Schritt

Washing and caring for lambskin: step by step

Lambskin is finer and softer than sheepskin from an adult animal. It needs a little more care, but it washes well if you keep to the right order. These instructions apply to lambskin cushions and seat pads just as much...

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Schaffell mit Shampoo waschen? Was wirklich hilft

Washing sheepskin with shampoo? What really helps

Many people reach for hair shampoo when it comes to sheepskin. That is understandable, because wool is hair. Still, we advise against it. Here you will find out why, and what works instead. Why no shampoo? It does not replace...

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Schaffell waschen: So pflegst du dein Schaffell richtig

Washing sheepskin: how to care for your sheepskin properly

Genuine sheepskin is easy to care for, as long as you know a few rules. Here you will find out when washing is actually necessary, how to clean your sheepskin gently and how to make it fluffy again afterwards. The...

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