The Story of Nanny Glerup

Once upon a time, the slipper lived under the bed. The “bedroom” slipper was tired and dull or pink and fluffy and didn’t get out much. Then Nanny Glerup had a dream to free the slipper. “A slipper should be comfortable, natural, and fun!” Glerups feel at home just about anywhere. People take Glerups for overnights. Throw Glerups into a purse or pack to slip into at parties. Relax in Glerups on long flights. Get natural in Glerups around the campsite. Your Glerups go where you go. You’ll wish you could wear them everywhere!

The story of Glerups goes back to 1993, when Danish mother Nanny Glerup hand-crafted a pair of slippers using the natural wool from her own Gotland sheep. So well were the slippers loved by family and friends, that Nanny’s hobby soon became a small-scale production – two pairs a day!

—Nanny Glerup, Founder

Nanny and her husband Ove worked hard in order to develop and improve both the process and the final product. Several machines have been invented and modified, making Glerups capable to keep up with demand from customers worldwide.

Why Gotland Wool?

Glerups started with wool from their own Gotland sheep. Gotland fleece is renowned for its lustrous, silky fibre. Rarely equaled.

Over the years Glerups perfected the wool mix by blending Gotland wool with quality wool from New Zealand farmers. These farmers meet Glerup’s high standards for consistent quality and humane animal welfare. Glerups works with them every step of the way and follow each pair of Glerups from their happy sheep to your happy feet. (Source: Glerups Website)

Escape Outdoors is proud to have been a retailer of this top quality, sustainable product for just about 10 years! The story of natural fibres manufactured with humane animal welfare in mind, speaks to the values of our company.

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