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Sheep Wool Open Knee-High Protector, Medical/Therapeutic Purpose

Sheep Wool Open Knee-High Protector, Medical/Therapeutic Purpose

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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.

Open Knee‑High Protector — Medical/Therapeutic Wool Off‑Loading

Full‑Length Protection • 1" Medical‑Density Wool • Breathable & Temperature‑Regulating

The Open Knee‑High Protector provides breathable protection, warmth, and gentle off‑loading for vulnerable legs and feet. Made from 1" medical‑density Merino wool fabric, this protector delivers the same clinically trusted benefits found in our medical sheepskin and therapeutic wool products, without the hide.

Designed to support fragile, reddened, swollen, or post‑surgical skin, the protector offers natural cushioning and pressure redistribution. It is widely used in long‑term care wool products programs, home‑care settings, and rehabilitation environments where comfort and skin integrity are essential.

Sheep’s wool naturally regulates body temperature, helping muscles stay warm and relaxed. As moisture‑wicking medical wool, it absorbs up to 30–40% of its weight in moisture and releases it into the air, preventing dampness, irritation, and bacterial growth. These properties make it ideal for individuals with limited mobility or wool for fragile skin needs.

The protector opens fully and secures with four wide Velcro straps, making it easy to put on and remove. Outside seams prevent rubbing and chafing, ensuring maximum comfort for sensitive legs and feet.


Ideal For

  • Post‑surgery recovery

  • Thin, red, or fragile skin

  • Swollen ankles and feet

  • Circulation support

  • Pressure relief and off‑loading

  • Individuals with restricted mobility

  • pressure ulcer prevention wool protocols

  • Early‑stage bed sore prevention wool strategies


Features

  • 17" height for full lower‑leg coverage

  • Four wide Velcro straps for easy on/off

  • Outside seams to prevent irritation and chafing

  • Soft cushioning for heel, ankle, and lower‑leg comfort

  • Breathable, temperature‑regulating medical wool

  • Colour: White

  • Available individually or in pairs

This protector is part of our clinically trusted line of wool pressure relief products.


Why Wool Makes a Difference

  • Regulates body temperature to keep muscles warm

  • Absorbs 30–40% moisture to keep skin dry

  • Naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial

  • Reduces pressure and protects vulnerable skin

  • Helps prevent skin breakdown and early pressure injuries

  • Comforting for individuals with restricted mobility

All Soul Comfort medical products are made with 1" medical‑grade wool pile, washable at 70°C, and meet Canadian National Infection Control Guidelines.


What Is Sheep Wool Fabric?

Our 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, and ideal for medical and palliative care use. It is the same construction used in our sheepskin medical overlay and sheep wool medical products.

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  • 100% Natural
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100% Natural

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.