About

Wools of Cumbria Carpets Ltd was formed as the result of a long-standing successful yarn spinning project set up to find a good use for the wool from the sheep of Cumbria and in particular, the Herdwick. Over recent years, there have been so many tragic stories of farmers resorting to burning fleeces because they are unable to realise a worthwhile value for their wool in the market.

The reason for this is historical - the demand for the wool in carpets was almost non-existent because the designer market has, for so long, looked for pale colours. These were not achievable on 'grey' wools but more recently, there has been a change of heart as natural tones and textures have become more desirable.

In addition, it can be said that the bulky characteristics and natural colouration of these wools lend themselves well to producing a high performance carpet which is resistant to soiling.

The Company is resolved to helping the upland farmers in their determination to maintain their flocks so that they in turn may be able to keep the hills and fells in the naturally-accustomed way that they have done for many years.

For every square metre of carpet which is sold from our 'Graphite' and 'Colourwash' Ranges, 25 pence will be donated to the respective Sheep Breeders' Association.

In the main, Wools of Cumbria Carpets produces 5 natural shades of carpet tile ranging from Light Grey through to Dark Grey from Swaledale and Herdwick wools. These comprise the 'Graphite' Range. Each one is 'made from wools grown, sheared, scoured, spun, tufted and tiled within 100 miles of the centre of Cumbria'. As a result, the final product 'leaves behind a minimal carbon footprint'.

Special dyed shades are available to order and represent the 'Colourwash' Range. For details of the above and our special 'Paintbox' range, please see our Products page.

In the future, it is hoped that we and the many and various manufacturers of twisted, felted, knitted, woven and tufted products may be able to generate sufficient demand for Cumbrian wools that stockpiles of wool will be reduced and the auction price will rise to the point where it makes real financial sense for the upland farmer to take his wool to market.

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