Woolen Longbow Sleeve | Recycled Wool

Woolen Longbow Sleeve | Recycled Wool | Brown

Protection and Style Combined

This sleeve is not just a piece of fabric; it is a functional accessory for your kit. The dense wool felt (420 gsm) acts as a natural cushion, dampening impacts during transport. Wool also possesses excellent thermoregulatory properties—it shields the bow's wood from abrupt temperature changes and absorbs airborne moisture without feeling wet to the touch. This is crucial for preserving the qualities of both the wood and the string.

The case is designed in a simple, historically faithful style. It closes with two wool ties. This system is ingeniously simple and practical: if your bow is shorter than the sleeve, you simply fold over the excess fabric and secure it with the ties. Thus, the sleeve easily fits various bow lengths up to approx. 80 inches (203 cm).

Product Specifications

Historical Insight: Why Did Archers Wrap Their Weapons?

In the Middle Ages, especially during the Hundred Years' War, the bow (often made of yew) was a common soldier's most valuable possession. Moisture was the archer's arch-enemy—a wet hemp or linen string lost its tension, and wet wood became soft, reducing range and penetration power. Contemporary sources and illuminations suggest the use of cloth or leather covers, often treated with wax or grease. Woolen sleeves were accessible and, thanks to their natural lanolin content, provided basic water repellency. Your new sleeve continues this centuries-old practice.

Care Instructions

To ensure this sleeve serves you for as long as possible and stays looking like new, give it a little care. Wool is a natural material that deserves gentle handling.

• Cleaning: Remove minor dirt with a damp cloth. For deeper cleaning, hand wash only in cold water using a mild wool detergent.
• Drying: Never tumble dry or place on a direct heat source (radiator). Lay the sleeve flat in the shade and let it air dry. While still damp, you can gently reshape it.
• Storage: Moths love wool. Store the sleeve in a dry place, ideally with moth protection (cedar wood, lavender sachets).
• Warning: Do not use bleach and do not wash in hot water, as this will cause the material to shrink and felt.

What to Avoid

Never insert a bow that is wet or heavily soiled with mud into the sleeve—clean and dry it first. The sleeve is not intended for dragging the bow along the ground or as protection against heavy mechanical pressure (e.g., during air travel without a hard case).

Note: As this is a handcrafted product made from recycled material, slight variations in fabric texture and stitching may occur, adding to the uniqueness of each piece.