Overview

Westmorland Sheepskins was the off shoot of the family business ‘Heatons’ that had spanned over 130 years in Leeds. Heaton’s made sheepskin coats and school uniform (an eclectic, but obviously popular, mix!). Westmorland Sheepskins was started by Howard in 1981 in the old county of Westmorland in the North of England. Tim, who is Howard Heaton's youngest son, and Dominique are the husband-and-wife partnership behind Westmorland Sheepskins Online. Since he was a boy, Tim has worked in the family business and has developed a passion for sheepskin through his grandfather and dad, whilst also learning how to evolve the business with the times. He saw how his grandfather’s business pivoted from manufacturing to retail, and being able to adapt is a skill he continues to value. Today, Tim manages the logistics and commercial side of the business while bringing a sense of heritage and heart to our brand. Dominique brings a creative touch to the partnership. With a background in digital in museums and galleries, she looks after development of the business, from products to marketing and has been instrumental in taking Westmorland online. Together, they aim to propel Westmorland into the next 40 years of business! The choices we make as a business are quite simple and we put our planet and people at the forefront of all of ours. We've spent over forty years celebrating Mother Nature’s materials in favour of cheaper, synthetic alternatives and we've built a cosy corner we are proud of.