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For us, few things represent sustainable luxuries like wool drapes and window treatments. Although wool, particularly 100% wool fabrications are much more susceptible to sun damage—not really a desirable factor when you’re talking about window treatments—using wool has numerous other positive qualities to outweigh the negative, least of which is that wool can be classic, timeless and make a bold statement in your space.

Photos above are our first pair of mohair wool drapes we have ever fabricated for Geremia Design. We love how they turned out. Wool window treatments should always be lined to protect them from the sun. We also had to hand hem the bottom and sides for these drapery panels because of the thickness of the mohair material. This project was featured in Dwell+ and more photos of the entire projects can be found on our blog post - DWELL FEATURE: PRESIDIO RESIDENCE WITH GEREMIA DESIGN.

Above: Wool Romans and Sheer Draperies we fabricated for a client in Orinda, CA. We also lined the sheer Romans with a Batiste sheer lining to protect them from the sun and give them a more finished look. Holland & Sherry wool

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High on our list of pros is the sustainability of wool and it’s what sparked our current obsession but the more we consider it, the more there is to love. Wool fibers absorb dye particularly well which means beautiful, rich color options that often are difficult to achieve in other fabrications. There are a variety of textural finishes as well, from mélange to bou·clé and even wool velvet to add depth and make a statement. It’s also a strong fiber and fabric so if you’re considering embellishments like embroidery wool is a great choice.

You might have noticed that wool has become more commonly used in active wear and the same reasons it’s good for your workout make it good for your home: it’s anti-microbial (so it’s mold and mildew resistant) and it’s naturally temperature-regulating (thermal and warming in the cold but breathable and moisture-wicking in heat). Because it absorbs and holds moisture, it’s also naturally flame resistant.

These are a few of the reasons we think wool is an elegant choice for windows.