Burel Factory (Serra da Estrela Wool)
Burel Factory revives the traditional Iberian shepherd's burel (boiled wool) textile tradition in…
Burel Factory revives the traditional Iberian shepherd's burel (boiled wool) textile tradition in Portugal's Serra da Estrela mountains. Products include boiled wool blankets, hats, slippers, bags, and home accessories in natural undyed wool and vibrant vegetable-dyed colours. The social enterprise brand supplies eco-lifestyle retailers, design boutiques, and interior concept stores across Europe and North America.
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Location
- Manteigas, Portugal
- Founded
- 1972
- Website
- burelfactory.com
- Categories
- Bath & Bedding, Fabrics & Textile Materials, Fashion Accessories
- Markets
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States, France, Netherlands
Verified facts
- corporate-mail-on-domain (green), checked 2026-08-07 Mail server of the company domain
- domain-registered (green), checked 2026-08-07 Domain registry record
- sanctions-clear (green), checked 2026-08-07 OpenSanctions
- debarment-clear (green), checked 2026-08-07 OpenSanctions
Claimed certifications
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100 OEKO-TEX Label Check
Import rules for these goods
- Consumer goods sold in the EU fall under the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR, applies since 13 Dec 2024): a responsible person in the EU is mandatory. EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988 (GPSR)
- Textiles sold in the EU must carry fibre-composition labelling under Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011. European Commission
- Textiles sold in the US must comply with FTC labeling rules (fiber content, country of origin, care instructions). US FTC