At Solidwool we are always pulling up a chair and bringing ideas to the table, and our new placemats and coasters make the perfect addition. Like every product we create, we want to get conversations started and our new placemats and coasters are no different. Made to showcase our unique Solidwool material these latest additions are timeless pieces celebrating the numerous qualities of British Wool. The organic tones and natural patina of Solidwool complements any surface while telling a fascinating story. For a contemporary scheme where dark colours are more prominent, our Herdwick option i ..read more

It has been a busy start to the year here at Solidwool, with a number of exciting launches including our new Welsh Mountain fleece and the release of our Hembury Side Table.  With the addition of this beautiful new fleece, we are pleased to announce our Solidwool Sheet Material is now available in both Herdwick and Welsh Mountain Wool. Two beautiful materials made using hardy British Wool fibres, each sheet displays the individuality and subtle differences found in the incredible wool composite. Strong, unique and beautifully crafted. Order Welsh Mountain Sample Order Herdwick Sample N ..read more

This year we have seen Solidwool go from strength to strength, and with the current Hembury, we have a chair that celebrates the beauty of the iconic Herdwick sheep. The dedication and importance of using unwanted wool in our composite led us to look at other breeds that, like the Herdwick, we could use and turn their fleece into a beautiful new addition to Solidwool.  This meant that once again we began to experiment, to find a fleece that would, and could work in Solidwool. After many discussions and research we came across the wool from the Welsh Mountain sheep. One of the oldest br ..read more

Last year we were approached by Fujitsu to make 14 Hembury chairs for their new, sustainable Headquarters in The Lantern near Euston Station.  The Lantern, which opened its doors at the beginning of September 2022, is a new ‘smart building that champions sustainability and human efficiency’. So it is no surprise that we are thrilled to see our Hembury chair find a home in this intelligently designed space. Housing offices, retail and residential accommodation, The Lantern creates a hub of wellbeing using natural materials with a built in sustainable structure - so we couldn't think o ..read more

We are arriving at the time of year where our kitchen and dining room table become the most important piece of furniture in our home. Around the table is where our festive celebrations take place, and be it a small gathering or big table full of friends, there is always joy involved and we can’t wait to decorate it. With every table comes a chair, and the Hembury chair not only offers a stylish design but all the inspiration we could need for the season's festivities. Christmas is a time when textures, patterns and natural materials can be used in entirely different and creative ways, and it ..read more

You may have seen some of our new photography in recent months, earlier this year we visited the Lake District, (home of the Herdwick sheep) to shoot our new Hembury chair in the environment from which our wool comes.  In late Spring we spent a fascinating, and slightly muddy few days in the Western Lakes near Thirlmere, on a farm where a young shepherd works the land safeguarding a 500 strong flock of Herdwick sheep. We were able to see the Herdwick in their environment, and find out how this rugged terrain has been shaped by this breed for centuries. There is so much beauty in the la ..read more

We are excited to be able to share with you that renowned flatweave company Roger Oates Design are the new custodians of Solidwool. Although the ownership of the company has changed, some things remain constant; a love for design, a passion for wool and its value and our commitment to creating beautiful materials without compromising our planet. With some help from Justin, we are working hard behind the scenes to further develop the Solidwool material and are well underway designing a new series of Hembury chairs which is proving an exciting and experimental journey. With just a few last hu ..read more

From the Founders Following our last post back in January things have (understandably) been a little quiet, but we have some good news to share and an exciting announcement for Solidwool. Firstly, thanks to everyone who took the time to write to us and also to the many of you who expressed an interest in taking Solidwool on.   For us closing the doors to the factory was a personal decision and never about selling out. It was about admitting that the waves of life can change how you want to live your life. Tough as it was, we knew that running Solidwool w ..read more

When explaining what goes into Solidwool, it may seem like the process and creation of this incredible composite is fairly simple - wool and bio-resin. However, it has taken years of trials (and errors) and finding just the right balance to make Soldwool what it is today; a complex, unique material that turns the way we work with wool on its head. It is now stronger and lighter, using twice as much wool with half the amount of bio-resin. Better for Solidwool and better for our planet. Our beginnings came from finding a way to use design for good - and to showcase the remarkable beauty and ..read more

The ethos for Solidwool is simple; a love of design, a passion for wool and a commitment to creating beautiful materials without compromising the planet. And with the current climate, it is our planet that we are committed to looking after. The importance of where materials come from along with an awareness of how they are used were the building blocks from which Solidwool was created. We are proud to take a natural, sustainable and beautiful fibre - British Wool - and turn it into modern, intelligent design that is kind to our planet.  ‘There is an increasing awareness of sustainabil ..read more