Bruntwood Lane Goats Milk Felted Wool Soap 100g
Soft, naturally exfoliating Corriedale wool wraps a handmade soap core in our Goats Milk Felted Wool Soap, creating a single-use cleansing bar that gently buffs skin while the goat's milk cleanses. Each felted soap is hand-crafted from South Island high country wool using wet-felting techniques, so no two bars are identical. The wool sliver acts as a natural exfoliant with anti-fungal properties and the felted layer extends soap life by creating a lathering washcloth effect. Lightweight and biodegradable, these artisan bars fit travel bags and bathroom shelves, offering a practical, low-waste alternative to plastic scrubbers ideal for daily use.
How it’s made
These felted soaps are produced using traditional wet-felting: wool sliver is wrapped and worked around a soap core until the fibers mat and bond to the soap surface. The process secures the Corriedale fiber to the goat's milk soap, creating a textured exterior that buffs skin while helping the soap to last longer than an unwrapped bar.
Benefits and performance
The felted wool provides gentle mechanical exfoliation while the goat's milk cleanses, making the bar suitable for everyday use on body skin. Corriedale wool from the South Island high country is noted in the listing for its natural anti-fungal characteristics; the felted layer also functions as a built-in washcloth that produces foam and helps remove dead skin cells without harsh scrubbing.
Use and care
Allow bars to dry between uses to extend life: place on a well-drained soap dish or open shower shelf. When the soap core is nearly used, the remaining felted wool can be used as a gentle scrub or composted when no longer needed, as the materials are biodegradable.
Suitable settings
These artisan goat's milk felted wool soaps are compact and lightweight for travel, appropriate for home bathrooms, cabins, and minimal-waste toiletry routines. Their unique appearance also makes them suitable as small handmade gifts.
FAQ
Q: What is a felted soap?
A: A felted soap is a soap bar wrapped and secured with wool using wet-felting; the wool creates a gentle exfoliating layer and helps the soap lather and last longer.
Q: Does the wool come from a particular breed or location?
A: Yes, the listing specifies Corriedale wool sourced from the South Island high country.
Q: Is the wool treated or synthetic?
A: The description states Corriedale wool sliver is used and is a natural fiber; no synthetic materials are listed.
Q: How should I store the felted soap?
A: Store on a draining soap dish or open shelf to allow the felted wool and soap to dry between uses, which helps preserve both the wool and soap core.
Q: What happens when the soap is used up?
A: When the soap core is gone, the felted wool piece can still be used as a gentle exfoliating scrub and is biodegradable as indicated in the product details.