- Overview
- The Explanation
- Benefits of Wool
- Down & Feathers
- Other Wool Facts
- Is Merino the Best Wool?
- Mulesing - Cruel or Kind?
- References & Useful Links
Why is it better to sleep under wool than GOOSE DOWN or manmade fibre?
IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT insulation! What humans need to ensure a good night's sleep is homeostasis (remaining at a stable temperature)It has been scientifically proven that under most normal conditions people sleep deeper and better under wool.
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| Excellent Insulator |  |
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| Traps lots of air |  |
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| Petrochemical free | |
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| Slightly breathable | |
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| Highly breathable | |
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| Absorbs moisture readily | |
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| Excellent desorption qualities (gets rid of moisture quickly) |
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| Transfers moisture away from the skin |
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| Allows for different temperature sleeping partners | |
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| Regulates body temperature for each body | |
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| Designed to insulate mammals | |
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| Scientifically proven more restful sleep (5) |
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| Cool in Summer Warm in Winter | |
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| Extremely painful for the animal | |
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