Wool has a long-standing reputation for being a hassle to clean, but is this rumor justified? You’ve decided to purchase that beautiful wool comforter you’ve had your eye on. You get the comforter home, enjoy its warmth for several weeks, and you begin to wonder how you’re actually going to clean the thing. Here are […]
Understanding Wool Bedding Compression
So you’ve fallen in love with wool bedding and can list by heart the many benefits. You’ve decided to make the jump to an all-natural wool bedding system. First of all, welcome! You won’t be disappointed. Second, as you begin your wool bedding journey, you should be aware of wool compression so that you aren’t […]
Get Better Sleep by Better Understanding Your Sleep Cycles
A good night’s sleep is the key to a great day. Most of us have experienced that helpless feeling of lying awake in bed into the wee hours of the morning, as well as the next day grogginess. What many people don’t realize is that understanding the different sleep cycles can help guide us towards […]
Sleeping with a Body Pillow: Does it Really Make a Difference?
Sure, body pillows are fun to cuddle with. But did you know that they also have plenty of other important benefits? Your sleeping position and sleep quality can have a substantial impact on your physical and mental health. If you don’t sleep properly, you may feel stressed, achy, and irritable. For many people, a body […]
From Baaa to Bedding: How to Process Wool (Part 2): Shearing
Welcome back to the second part of our discussion on the wool process: shearing sheep. Without high-quality wool, you can’t get high-quality wool bedding. As you may know, shearing is the process of harvesting a sheep’s fleece, which typically happens in the spring after the winter’s chill. There are even sheep shearing contests: Benefits of […]
From Baaa to Bedding: How to Process Wool (Part 1)
Some of the best wool products in the world start as raw wool from the carding mills all around the country. The mill is responsible for producing a superior product, but ensuring that their product is taken care of from the very beginning—from pasture to final product. Below are three compelling reasons for retailers to […]
7 Benefits of Merino Wool Blankets
Merino wool is the fiber harvested from the Australian Merino sheep and is used to create everything from clothes to housewares. Listed below are some of the many benefits of using Merino wool: It’s breathable Wool is absorbent, resistant to natural odors, resistant to clamminess, and comfortable. It wicks moisture Being moisture wicking, Merino wool […]
How You Can Help Save the Planet by Recycling Your Mattress
Every day, roughly 50,000 mattresses are sent to landfills in the US. This equates to roughly 40 Empire State Buildings a day if these mattresses were stacked up. That’s a lot of unneeded additions to already bulging landfills. Have you ever considered whether your old mattress can be recycled? The answer is yes! Several organizations […]
Natural Woolbed Solutions: Taking the Itch Out of the Wool
When the word “wool” is mentioned, some people immediately think itchy. Fortunately, all wool is not itchy. In fact, wool that is high in quality and that has been processed properly can feel like a fluffy cloud. Where does wool come from? Sheep and other animals such as goats, rabbits and some camelids like alpacas […]
The Hidden Dangers of a Traditional Mattress
Few people stop to think about the hidden dangers lurking inside their mattresses. You might know some of the more common dangers, like how a sagging mattress can keep you from getting the sleep you need or how one that is too firm can leave you dealing with back and neck pain. What is inside […]