Sheep wool pillows

Home textiles must be selected especially carefully, because such things should give their owners comfort and coziness. The highest quality and most in demand at the moment are products from sheep's wool. Today you will learn about pillows made from this environmentally friendly material.

Modern manufacturers offer consumers a large number of bedding sets - with a variety of fillers. Products with sheep wool are considered very high quality and useful. Of course, they have both pros and cons.

Most often, the filling for the pillows is made of merino wool. This is a breed of sheep, which are bred in Kyrgyzstan, China and Australia. The fleece of these animals is extremely delicate, elastic and ideal for filling sleepwear.

Sheep wool is a material that is organic. It has a number of distinguishing characteristics that you should be aware of.

Such raw materials wear out much faster than conventional synthetics. But on the other hand, pillows with sheep's wool do not electrify and do not contain any toxic substances.

Sheep wool is considered a readily available raw material and is not in short supply. It is obtained very simply. The sheep are sheared, and then the resulting fleece is laid out on a flat surface, straightened, shaken and defective pieces are removed. After that, the material is thoroughly washed, scratched and treated with special protective compounds.

An important advantage of this natural material is its thermal conductivity.

There is always air between the fibers of the material, so natural pillows perfectly maintain optimal body temperature. But it is also worth noting that such things will not contribute to overheating. This quality is especially pleasing when it is hot summer outside the window.

Sheep wool is different hygroscopicity... Pillows with such filling absorb up to 30% moisture. But if you touch them, they will remain as dry as before. This property is good for sleeping.

Often a person sweats at night, and moisture accumulates on his skin, causing a lot of inconvenience. In addition, harmful bacteria can spread under these conditions.

Natural bedding with merino wool filling do not emit unpleasant odorsdespite the animal origin. In such raw materials bacteria do not multiply, fungus does not appear.

If, nevertheless, an unpleasant smell began to emanate from the pillow, then this indicates that the thing is of low quality - or its filling has not been properly processed.

Merino wool pillows not subject to contamination... Such bedding has a fine fiber structure, on which dust does not settle.

Many experts note the excellent therapeutic effect from similar products.Woolen pillows have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin of the face, joints, spine and the body as a whole - especially when it comes to colds.

Woolen pillows have some limitationslike any other thing.

Sheep wool is allergen... It does not accumulate dust in itself (unlike other materials), but nevertheless it is an organic raw material and may not be suitable for people suffering from allergic reactions.

These beddings are very easily get lost... Even the highest quality fleece that has undergone full processing will roll off during operation. As a rule, the process of crushing the material takes about a year. A matted woolen filling will not lose its usefulness, but it will not provide sufficient support for the neck, head and shoulders during sleep and rest.

Eco-friendly sheep fleece pillows are available in different versions:

• With wool filling. Such varieties are composed of 100% sheep's wool. There are products that contain a small percentage of synthetic fiber. It is necessary in order to increase the life of the natural pillow. Synthetic fibers prevent the item from settling quickly and make it more bulky. These beddings are among the most expensive. Most often, connoisseurs of environmentally friendly materials turn to them.

• Pillow in pillow. These options are equally popular. Their inner case contains artificial filling. It can be swan down or the popular holofiber. Merino wool is contained in the outer sheath of these items. This filler has good orthopedic properties and makes the thing more affordable.

• Wool product. The internal content can be completely different: from organic or natural raw materials. Above there is a high-quality cover made of wool of natural origin. Such materials keep you warm (due to the dry heat), but they are not always suitable for sleeping. Many people are uncomfortable with the constant contact of the skin with the coat, as it is prickly. Modern woolen products can be not only very comfortable, but also attractive. For example, a knitted product can be used as an interesting and cute interior decoration. Using this technique, you can create adorable knitted toy pillows in a variety of shapes.

High-quality eco-friendly pillows filled with merino wool are ideal for people who often suffer from colds. It is worth noting that in the composition of natural material there is a special substance - lanolin, which facilitates the manifestations of many diseases associated with the skin.

A woolen pillow will be a great solution for people who freeze frequently and easily. This is due to the excellent thermal characteristics of such things.

Natural pillows are suitable for children. They will protect the child from colds and the need to lie on unpleasant synthetics. A pillow made of merino wool will be very useful for an elderly person, as it promotes blood circulation throughout the body during sleep.

Sheep wool pillows are widespread today and are inexpensive, but many buyers do not know how to care for such bedding.They need to be treated as carefully as possible. Do not spill tea / coffee or other liquids on these items. Try to avoid serious contamination. It is recommended to take the pillows out into fresh air every six months so that they do not emit an unpleasant odor.

The water temperature should not exceed 30 degrees, otherwise the thing may deform and hopelessly deteriorate. Never squeeze the lambswool pillow or rinse it too vigorously. Doing so can cause the filler to topple over.

Woolen covers can be machine washed, but before that you need to select the "wool" or "delicate" mode. It is not recommended to dry such things on a battery. It is better to take them out into fresh air and spread them out on a flat surface until they are completely dry.

Next is a video review of a sheep wool pillow.