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Wool Mattress Overlay, Therapeutic use

Wool Mattress Overlay, Therapeutic use

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Wool Densities

For Non‑Health Purposes


  • 550 g — ideal if you already like your mattress

  • 700 g — extra cushioning and softness

For Health Purposes


  • 850 g (1" pile) — excellent for pressure relief, moisture control, and skin protection

  • 950 g (exclusive to Soul Comfort)


    ½" pile interwoven with 1" pile


    Exceptional density for fragile skin, chronic pain, or advanced care


    Ideal for anyone unhappy with mattress softness


Care instructions

  • Machine wash on delicate in cool/lukewarm water (up to 70°C)
  • Use wool soap with lanolin (e.g., Eucalan)
  • Air dry or tumble with no heat
  • Remove from dryer at about 85% dry
  • Spot clean with warm water with Eucalan or disinfecting soap
  • Avoid bleach, high heat, and direct sunlight

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and doesn’t require frequent washing. To freshen, hang outside in moist air (out of direct sunlight); the wool will release moisture and self‑refresh.

FAQ

What is sheep wool fabric?

Our fabric is made from 100% shorn sheep wool, knitted into a nylon grid for strength and shape retention, then stabilized with a medical‑grade acrylic compound for washability. This ensures the body lies on pure wool fibre — not hide — while meeting IPAC guidelines.

Why a nylon grid?

  • Prevents fraying
  • Maintains shape better than cotton or wool alone
  • Similar to nylon reinforcement in wool socks
  • Renewable and sustainable

Why an acrylic stabilizer?

  • Developed in Germany for high‑standard washability
  • Used safely for decades with no reported allergies
  • Allows full machine washability to 70°C
  • Ensures long‑term durability

How does wool help with pressure injuries?

Wool distributes weight evenly, reduces pressure points, and stabilizes temperature — key factors in preventing ulcers and supporting healing.

Is wool good for night sweats?

Yes. Wool absorbs moisture without feeling wet and releases it into the air, keeping sleepers dry — especially helpful for menopausal night sweats.

Is this the same as sheepskin?

No.

  • Sheepskin = hide + wool attached
  • Sheep wool fabric = shorn wool fibre knitted into a backing
    Our products use sheep wool fabric, making them washable, breathable, and humane.

Why Wool?

Wool is one of nature’s most advanced performance fibres, breathable, durable, and exceptionally comfortable. It creates a stable, balanced sleep environment that works for all types of sleepers, all year round.

Temperature Regulation

Wool naturally keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. It adapts to your body temperature, making it ideal for hot sleepers, cold sleepers, and couples with different comfort needs.

Moisture Management

Wool absorbs 30–40% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. It pulls humidity away from the skin and releases it into the air, keeping bedding dry, fresh, and comfortable through the night.

Naturally Clean

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial. It resists odour, mildew, and bacteria, staying fresher longer and requiring less washing than synthetic bedding.

Pressure‑Soft Comfort

Wool fibres gently cushion the body, reducing pressure points and helping muscles relax. This creates a softer, more forgiving sleep surface that supports deeper rest.

Breathable & Non‑Clammy

Unlike foam or polyester, wool never traps heat or moisture. It stays breathable and comfortable, preventing the “hot and sticky” feeling common with synthetic bedding.

Renewable & Sustainable

Wool is a renewable fibre shorn from sheep annually. It’s biodegradable, long‑lasting, and produced with far less environmental impact than synthetic materials.

Humane Alternative to Sheepskin

Our products use sheep wool fabric, not sheepskin.

  • Sheepskin = hide + wool
  • Sheep wool fabric = shorn wool fibre knitted into a backing

This makes our products washable, breathable, and humane, the sheep keep their hide, and the wool grows back naturally.

Medical Sheep Wool Mattress Overlay — Natural Comfort & Therapeutic Pressure Relief

Moisture Control • Temperature Regulation • Off‑Loading for Healthier Sleep

Sheep’s wool has been used for centuries to support healing, comfort, and skin protection, and for good reason. Our Medical Sheep Wool Mattress Overlays are made from 100% pure medical‑grade wool fabric, designed to keep your body dry, warm, and supported all night long.

Wool naturally regulates temperature, carrying its own gentle warmth to keep muscles relaxed and reduce morning stiffness. As moisture‑wicking medical wool, it absorbs 30–40% of its weight in moisture, pulling humidity away from the skin and releasing it into the air. This prevents the dampness that leads to irritation, skin breakdown, and bacterial growth, something synthetic materials simply cannot do.

Our overlays provide pressure redistribution and off‑loading, helping protect the coccyx, hips, shoulders, and heels. If an area of skin becomes reddened, placing wool underneath often shows visible improvement within hours. This overlay is part of our trusted line of wool pressure relief products used in long‑term care, home‑care, rehabilitation, and palliative environments.


Wool Density Options

We offer four wool pile densities so you can choose the perfect level of softness and support:

For Everyday Comfort (Non‑Health Use)

550 gram

  • Ideal if you already like your mattress and want breathable comfort

700 gram

  • Perfect if you want extra cushioning and softness

For Health & Skin Protection

850 gram (1" pile)

  • Excellent for pressure relief and moisture control

  • Ideal for fragile skin, early redness, and long‑term comfort

950 gram (exclusive to Soul Comfort)

  • A unique blend of ½" wool woven between 1" pile

  • Maximum density, comfort, and protection

  • Excellent for fragile skin, past skin breakdown, and palliative care

If your mattress feels too firm or uncomfortable, the 850 g and 950 g densities offer the most relief.


Designed for Home & Medical Use

All overlays include four elastic straps to keep them securely in place. For hospital beds, we add two extra Velcro straps at the crease lines to prevent buckling and pressure points, simply mention this in the comment box at checkout.

A bonus: Wool keeps menopausal women dry during night sweats thanks to its exceptional moisture‑wicking ability.


Why Choose a Medical Sheep Wool Overlay

Moisture Absorption

Wool absorbs moisture without feeling wet, keeping your skin dry and comfortable, ideal for night sweats, incontinence, or long periods in bed.

Naturally Antibacterial

Wool resists bacterial growth, helping maintain a cleaner, healthier sleep surface.

Temperature Regulation

Wool keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer by naturally balancing body heat (temperature‑regulating medical wool).

Pressure Relief

The plush wool pile redistributes weight and reduces pressure on sensitive areas, essential for pressure ulcer prevention wool strategies.

Durability

With proper care, wool overlays last for many years, a long‑term investment in comfort and skin health.


What Is Sheep Wool Fabric?

Our medical wool fabric is made from:

  • Real wool fibres (sheared from the sheep)

  • A soft nylon grid

  • A medical‑grade acrylic stabilizer

This creates a plush, breathable material that looks like sheepskin, but without the hide,  making it durable, washable up to 70°C, and ideal for medical environments. It is the same construction used in our sheepskin medical overlay and sheep wool medical products.

All Soul Comfort Medical wool products are made with 1" medical‑grade wool pile and meet Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC) guidelines.


Care Instructions

  • Machine wash on delicate in cool/lukewarm water (up to 70°C)

  • Use wool soap with lanolin (e.g., Eucalan)

  • Air dry or tumble with no heat

  • Remove from dryer at about 85% dry

  • Spot clean with warm water with Eucalan or disinfecting soap

  • Avoid bleach, high heat, and direct sunlight

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and doesn’t require frequent washing. To freshen, hang outside in moist air (out of direct sunlight); the wool will release moisture and self‑refresh.

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Wool is a completely natural fiber, produced year-round by over 68 million sheep in Australia. These sheep thrive on a simple diet of grass, water, fresh air, and sunshine.

Biodegradable

Once wool fibers are discarded, they naturally break down in soil within a few years, gradually returning beneficial nutrients to the ground.

Naturally Breathable

Merino wool is highly breathable, with fibers that can absorb significant amounts of moisture vapor and release it into the air through evaporation.

Wrinkle Resistant

On a microscopic scale, each Merino wool fiber acts like a tiny spring, bouncing back to its original shape after being bent. This natural elasticity helps Merino garments resist wrinkling.

100% Renewable

Australian sheep grow a new fleece annually, making wool a fully renewable natural fiber.