Shaun the Sheep x Little Beau Sheep range

The Shaun the Sheep x Little Beau Sheep collection celebrates British creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability. Handcrafted in Yorkshire, it showcases the UK's rich wool heritage by combining traditional techniques with modern, eco-friendly design. Each product captures Shaun the Sheep's playful charm while encouraging sustainable living, offering a fun and responsible way for households to reduce their environmental impact.

At the heart of this collection is a commitment to local sourcing and ethical production. The materials are carefully selected from certified British farms known for high standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. By using British Wool, Little Beau Sheep supports small-scale, pasture-based farms that prioritize sustainability over intensive farming. This dedication to ethical sourcing ensures that every product is made with care and respect for both the land and the animals.

Product Highlights:

• Felted Soaps:
These lanolin-enriched soaps are wrapped in 100% British wool, creating a natural flannel that gently exfoliates the skin while cleansing. The wool covering shrinks with the soap, eventually leaving behind a fully biodegradable ball of wool, making these soaps a zero-waste alternative to plastic bottled of shower gel. The natural antibacterial properties of wool also ensure a hygienic washing experience, making the felted soap perfect for children and adults alike.

• Wool Dryer Balls:
Each dryer ball is handcrafted and adorned with a needle-felted Shaun the Sheep face, adding a touch of whimsy to laundry day. Beyond their charm, these dryer balls are a sustainable alternative to plastic dryer balls and single-use dryer sheets. They naturally soften clothes, reduce drying times, and help conserve energy, all while eliminating the need for chemical-laden fabric softeners. Their durability ensures they can be reused for years, reducing waste and promoting eco-friendly laundry habits.

• Laundry Fragrances & Linen Sprays:
Inspired by the meadows of Mossy Bottom Farm, the Laundry Fragrance and Linen Spray add a refreshing, natural scent to clothes and spaces. The fragrances are free from synthetic chemicals, offering a healthier alternative for scenting fabrics. A few drops of fragrance oil on a wool dryer ball can transform your laundry, while the linen spray refreshes clothes, towels, and even rooms between washes, conserving water and energy by extending the time between washes.

Traditional British Crafting techniques:
The creation of each product in the range involves British heritage craft techniques. The felting process—used to craft the felted soaps and dryer balls—dates back centuries and transforms raw wool into dense, durable fabric using heat, moisture, and pressure. Wool fibres have microscopic scales that open up when exposed to warm, soapy water. These scales interlock as the fibres are layered and agitated, creating a strong bond. The process involves pressing, rolling, or manipulating the wool to entangle the fibres tightly. Wet felting uses water and friction, while needle felting relies on a barbed needle to shape the fibres into intricate designs. This versatile technique is ideal for creating both functional items and decorative sculptures. Each Shaun the Sheep face is needle-felted by hand, a process that requires precision and patience, ensuring that every piece is a one-of-a-kind creation.

A Perfect Match:
This collaboration with Shaun the Sheep is a natural fit as both brands are uniquely British and share a passion commitment to sustainability . Shaun the Sheep’s One Farm initiative, which promotes planet-friendly practices, aligns perfectly with Little Beau Sheep’s mission to create eco-conscious products that are both functional and fun. When not collaborating with famous sheep, we shine a spotlight on rare breed sheep by creating ranges where the sheep can be named and raising funds for the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.