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  • Black and white photo of groom and bride in front of dry stone wall in Yorkshire
    Jun 29, 2023
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    7th Wedding Anniversary Wool Gifts - Choose British

    The 7th Wedding Anniversary is traditionally associated with wool, and as a British country clothing business that’s focussed on producing a range ...

    byEdward Sexton
  • Woman in cashmere scarf and aran jumper
    Jan 21, 2022
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    Wool vs Cashmere - What is the difference?

    If you’re looking at investing in new knitwear or scarves, it can be confusing to find both wool and cashmere without much explanation between them...

    byEdward Sexton
  • Man wearing Glencroft Norber wool flat cap
    Nov 5, 2021
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    What makes the flat cap iconic?

    Introducing the iconic flat cap The flat cap is synonymous with style and heritage, with origins dating back to the 16th century. Iconic for centur...

    byHarry Potts
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    Apr 7, 2021
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    How to clean chocolate out of wool

    One of the joys that come with the Easter celebrations is delicious chocolate. Unfortunately, chocolate can be a nightmare if you manage to stain y...

    byHarry Potts
  • How to wash British Wool jumpers - 3 simple steps
    Jan 22, 2021
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    How to wash British Wool jumpers - 3 simple steps

    Glencroft’s 100% British Wool sweaters are some of the hardest wearing and comfiest you will ever wear. This entirely natural local material has be...

    byEdward Sexton
  • yarn cones
    Oct 16, 2020
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    Top 10 Wool Terms You Didn't Know

    Getting into the world of wool (and sheepskin) can be tricky for newcomers, in part because of the sheer number of obscure terms and phrases which ...

    byHarry Potts
  • Scratching your back with a lambswool duster
    May 17, 2020
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    10 uses for a lambswool duster / sheepskin tickling stick

    Glencroft sheepskin ‘tickling sticks’, or ‘lambswool dusters’ as we also call them are a versatile and practical bit of kit. They are made in the U...

    byEdward Sexton
  • Sheepskin Baby bootees
    Aug 10, 2018
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    7 Benefits of Wool and Sheepskin for Babies

    For centuries, parents used sheepskins and woollen swaddles to keep their babies warm and cosy, so why now do we seem to have stopped? Perhaps far ...

    byEdward Sexton
  • Hand holding sheepskin brush
    Mar 18, 2015
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    Glencroft Sheepskin Rug Cleaning Instructions

    Sheepskin rugs can often pick up dirt and dust, whether they are on the floor, your chair or even hung on the wall. Follow our simple care instruct...

    byEdward Sexton
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