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No, sheepskins used for sheepskin footwear and all other sheepskin products are a by-product of the meat and wool industries. The hide in its raw state is of limited financial value, it is the labour-intensive tanning process that adds value. Sheepskins are sourced from Australian and New Zealand lambs.
