Capillary Mats for plant pots. 13cm discs made from Herdwick Wool.
Illustration of how capillary mats work. Photo showing mat between plant pot and saucer.
100% natural capillary mats for plants - pack of 10 stood next to a plant pot.
Compostable, biodegradable, and 100% plastic free capillary mats.
Close-up, top down view of Chimney Sheep Capillary Mat for plant pots.
Capillary Mats for plant pots. 13cm discs made from Herdwick Wool.

How to use your eco-friendly capillary matting 

Simply pop one of these round capillary mats between the base of your plant pots and the pot stand or saucer, then water your plants from the bottom to create a nourishing moisture reserve for plant roots to tap into as they need. Those finicky houseplants really should complain a little less! Alternatively, use as a wool plant pot liner at the bottom of your plant pot before adding soil to prevent soil from falling through the drainage hole. Our rounds of capillary matting can also be snipped to size where needed, making them versatile for all your indoor and outdoor plant parenting needs. Have other ideas? We’ve found they make comfortable bird nest liners too!

Why choose wool capillary matting?

13cm Pure Wool Capillary Mats for Plant Pots - Pack of 10

UK wool
Sustainable
Compostable
Plastic-free
UK made

UK Wool

Sustainable

Compostable

Plastic-free

Made in the UK

These felt mats are a little bit of luxury for your plant pots! Made out of scraps from the Chimney Sheep®, they are 13cm in diameter and fit neatly between the plant pot and the saucer. Wool can absorb a surprising quantity of moisture. If water leaks out when you water your pots, rather than puddling in the saucer, it gets absorbed by the wool. Then, as the soil in the pot dries out, the moisture moves from the felt to the soil by osmosis.
The mats are made of 100% Herdwick wool. They are 12mm thick and 13cm in diameter.
Each pack contains 10 mats.
They are sturdy and will last a long time, but once they become tired of being capillary mats you can put them in the compost or cut a little slit in them and use as mulch mats, where they will protect plants and gradually decompose, releasing nutrients into the soil.

£10.00

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  • We have a 60-day return policy, which means you have 60 days after receiving your item to return it.
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Enter stage left the Chimney Sheep. I measured up the chimney aperture and placed my order. Despite Royal Mails best efforts it arrived well packed and in good order.

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