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The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Home Modern Tartan (red and green grid on a black field). The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Neela Blue. The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Saffron Gold. The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Matter Grey. The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in True Black. The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Half-Light Purple. The Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in Glasglow Tartan (red, green, and blue checkers with a red grid).
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Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth

$98.00


Color: Neela Blue

Available Color options

Four times the surface area of the Original Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth!

Description

The Large Shepherd’s Wool Utility Cloth is a larger version of our Original Shepherd’s Wool Utility Cloth, and is simply lots more of a good thing.

Our original version of the Shepherd’s Wool Utility Cloth has been met with surprising enthusiasm, which has been very gratifying. Some folks loved it so much they wished for a larger size. And here we are.

So, liking as we do to make wishes come true when we can, we talked to the mill in Scotland and they explained that, because of the width of their looms (and therefore the width of the fabric), the next reasonable size up would need to be *twice* the size of the original. (They had been yielding two Shepherd’s Cloths across the width of the fabric: next step up is *one*.) That’s twice the width *and* twice the length, so the whole thing ends up being four times the surface area.

Which makes the large size Shepherd’s Cloth a lot more of a good thing and functionally very different from the original size. Worn around the neck as a kerchief, it becomes really more of a shawl; you can also fold it longways into fourths and wear it as a loose 52” x 13” / 132 x 33 cm scarf. As a travel blanket it will cover four times as much of the napper as will the original, more seriously placing it truly in the “blanket” category. Similarly, as a table cloth or picnic blanket, the large size covers four times the area, though we cannot guarantee you’ll have four times as much fun.

The Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth hand washes easily and dries quickly; wash it in the hotel sink with a tiny bit of soap, hang it, and it'll be dry before you know it. Dry cleaning is fine too. Please don't machine wash -- and never machine dry -- your Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth. 

Materials

Material

Wool is 23.5 micron; fine texture, robust yet smooth. The wool yarns are sourced through merchants who guarantee quality mulesing-free wool.

Specs

Dimensions

52" / 132cm Square

Weight

10.6 oz / 300 grams

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 21 reviews
95%would recommend this product
21 reviews
  • Ayla K.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Compact, Thoughtful Design
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Compact, Thoughtful Design
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Useful for both travel and office life

    I initially bought the utility cloth in Matter Grey to use as a travel blanket for a long red-eye flight and it kept me warm while I slept (I'm short, so it covers me very well). Since then, I've been using it as a light blanket at work because I'm always cold at my desk. The fabric is soft, tightly woven and high quality. The color is a good practical choice for travel and regular use. It fits easily in a size 2 stuff sack when folded and rolled.

  • Emily K.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Compact, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Compact, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Soft and warm!

    I purchased this to keep in my Pop Tote. I had the chance to use it this week on a 22 hour trip on Amtrak. It kept me warm and cozy all night. It’s lightweight, and folds up really small too. The quality and softness of the weave is excellent. It’s like a high quality sheet set only it’s wool! I really am happy I purchased this, I’ll be using it every chance I get.

  • David N.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Made in USA, Good Storage Size, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Cloth to Have always

    Leave this in my Old School carry that goes everywhere with me in my Jeep, Never know when you may need this awesome Cloth, to cover up your wife if she gets a little cool, a quick picnic, or as a ground cover.

  • Ian F.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    11 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    It's an everything cloth

    So many uses as well as being an adult binky.

    Last trip across the pond it was used as a scarf, eye cover and headrest on the plane.

    Hoping it will last a long time.

  • Hilary C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Great Gift
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Every other cloth is awful

    I have been gifted 3 different cloths. They are nice colors, but they are the wrong shape or the wrong material. I hate covering myself from head to toe while I sit in a cold church building and still being unable to stay warm. I almost didn't buy this utility cloth. It's expensive. But I got tired of being cold, so I finally bought it. And then I used it. And now I don't want to go anywhere without it. I can stay warm! I have started carrying it along with me in my Grab Bag. It fits in there along with my small knitting project and I have room to spare. I like being prepared. This cloth is lovely and useful and perfect. What more could I ask for?

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