Shearling is a material made from the skin of a newly sheared sheep or lamb that has been tanned and treated, but the wool is still attached. It is a type of fur, with one side made of suede and the other side made of fur that has been trimmed. The suede side is usually worn on the outside of jackets made from shearling material. Shearling is not sheared wool, but rather the sheeps skin that has been tanned while the wool is still attached to it. The wool is much denser than synthetic shearling fur, which is typically called sherpa. Real shearling is more flexible and airier than its synthetic counterpart, and it is also smoother and softer to the touch. Shearling is used in a variety of products, including clothing, outerwear, footwear, and home decor.