Sheep Wool Comfort Pads — Natural Medical/Therapeutic Pressure Relief

Moisture Control • Temperature Regulation • Off‑Loading for Sitting, Sleeping & Recovery

Sheep’s wool is one of nature’s most effective materials for comfort and skin protection. Our Sheep Wool Comfort Pads are made from premium Merino medical‑grade wool‑pile fabric and designed to keep your body warm, dry, and supported whether you’re sitting, sleeping, recovering from surgery, or spending long periods in one position.

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 comfort pads 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. These pads are essential for anyone who spends significant time sitting or lying down, is post‑surgery, or has limited mobility.

This product is part of our trusted line of wool pressure relief products used in long‑term care, home‑care, rehabilitation, and palliative environments.

Health Wool Densities

We offer three medical‑grade wool densities, including one specifically designed for incontinence.

White – 850 gram (1" pile)

• Soft, breathable, and ideal for everyday use

• Suitable for individuals without current skin breakdown

White – 950 gram (exclusive to Soul Comfort)

• ½" wool pile interwoven with 1" pile for extra density

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

Green XD1750 – Incontinence‑Friendly (exclusive to Soul Comfort)

• ½" wool pile interwoven with 1" pile

• Designed for moisture challenges and incontinence

• Suitable for everyday use, fragile skin, and palliative care

We also offer custom‑cut pads for any situation. Call us at 1‑800‑404‑0622 for personalized support.

Why Choose a Medical Sheep Wool Comfort Pad

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 Antimicrobial

Wool resists bacterial growth, helping maintain a cleaner, healthier 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, helping prevent discomfort and pressure points, essential for pressure ulcer prevention wool strategies.

Durability

With proper care, wool pads 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.