{"title":"Shepherd's Wool Cloths","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"wool-utility-cloth","title":"Original Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth","description":"\u003cp\u003eOver the past couple of years, Tom has taken to ofttimes wearing a simple cotton bandana tied around his neck while hiking, traveling, or pretty much any time he felt like it. While hiking, the bandana provided protection from sun, wind, and cold; when traveling, it could serve as a make-do tablecloth, a way to dry hands, or to protect a small delicate souvenir. And for those pretty much any times, it could be used to wrap around a glass jar used as a coffee mug or as a headband to prevent sweat from dripping into the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat was all well and good, but not quite good enough for Tom. He imagined that having such an item made of wool rather than cotton might expand its utility even further, adding seasons\/temperatures\/situations in which it might prove useful. He made samples of various sizes and fabric weights, testing them all thoroughly, finally arriving on an optimal 27” \/ 70cm square of lightweight wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith us so far?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNext up was finding a source for the wool fabric, which you’d think would be easy but proved a greater challenge than expected. After many dead ends, quite serendipitously Tom stumbled upon a mill in Scotland that not only wove their own fabric, but also manufactured items somewhat akin to his prototype. Yes, you heard that right, \u003cem\u003eScotland\u003c\/em\u003e. And yes that means \u003cem\u003etartans\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool, sourced in New Zealand and Australia, is lightweight and by most folks opinion pretty darn soft and itchless (your mileage may vary). The Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth is, as a travel accessory, superbly useful: it's an ad hoc table cloth, a (very) minimalist blanket on a drafty airplane, a wrap to protect an impromptu purchase of a bottle of wine, a flag to wave at parting friends (or maybe \u003cem\u003epartying\u003c\/em\u003e friends). Properly tied around one’s neck, it can be as warm as a bulky scarf, yet it takes up almost no space whatsoever when folded in your bag or backpack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. Please don't machine wash -- and never machine dry -- your Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth. Dry cleaning is fine too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're offering the Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth in the following colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeela Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA brilliant blue; may remind one of the deepest blue in a peacock feather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalf-Light Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA dusky purple\/grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaffron Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA full, vibrant yellow-gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatter Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stately grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrue Black\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat you-can't-go-wrong shade of deep black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlasglow tartan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA red\/black\/green plaid; more red than the other two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHome Modern tartan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA navy\/red\/green plaid; more navy than the other two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTom claims that if you drape one over your face while napping on the airplane, you’re almost certain to dream of shortbread and whiskey. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Retired","offers":[{"title":"Glasgow Tartan","offer_id":31270790463551,"sku":"PT5800-2U","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Saffron Gold","offer_id":14816891699263,"sku":"PT5800-AU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Neela Blue","offer_id":14816891764799,"sku":"PT5800-NU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Matter Grey","offer_id":14816891666495,"sku":"PT5800-MU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Half-Light Purple","offer_id":14816891732031,"sku":"PT5800-PU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"True Black","offer_id":14741172617279,"sku":"PT5800-BU","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Home Modern Tartan","offer_id":31270790791231,"sku":"PT5800-1U","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1089\/8530\/products\/Scarf_Blue.jpg?v=1604556725"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.tombihn.mom\/collections\/shepherds-wool-cloths.oembed","provider":"TOM BIHN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}