Sleep & Beyond FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - page 2
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1. Why wool is the safest choice for bedding?
Wool, ―Natures Wonder Fiber‖, is the most complex and versatile of all textile fibers. It is naturally resistant to
flames and is considered to be the safest fiber choice for bedding. Race car drivers typically wear wool-lined
suits to minimize the effects of flames in a crash and to guard themselves from fire-related injuries.
2. How durable is wool fiber?
A wool fiber can be bent back on itself more than 20,000 times without breaking, compared to about 3,000
times for cotton and 2,000 times for silk. Wool can last for many years if properly maintained.
3. Is wool flame resistant?
Of the normally encountered textile fibers, wool is the most flame resistant. Wool has the most complex fiber
structure optimized through evolution to provide thermal protection to mammals.
Wool:
is naturally flame retardant
has low flame-spread
has low heat release properties and low heat of
combustion
has high moisture content
does not melt (or drip if used vertically)
forms an insulating, cool char and self-
extinguishes
is difficult to ignite ignition temperature of 1058
F° (570 °C)
4. What are the ignition temperatures of other fibers?
Ignition temperatures for:
Silk 572 F° (300 °C)
Cotton 491 F° (255 °C)
Polyester 905 F° (485 °C)
5. Am I allergic to wool?
Most medical experts say that true wool allergies are rare. A person with wool allergies has an allergic
response, just like a person with an allergy to cats or pollen would have when he or she came into contact
with those allergens.
It is thought that most wool allergies are actually a reaction to lanolin. Lanolin allergies are rare though and
usually diagnosed at a young age.
6. How can wool bedding save on energy bills?
Wool keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool provides exceptional comfort as the dry warmth
reduces the pain and aches associated with cold wet weather. You stay comfortable and dry all night long.
Therefore, wool bedding allows most consumers to drop thermostats by several degrees during sleep time
and save money on energy bills!
7. Where can wool also be used?
Due to its natural low flammability characteristics, wool has traditionally been the fiber of choice in many
technical applications, ranging from nightwear and protective garments, to transportation and specialized
military requirements. Wool is not only preferred and chosen by most hi-end designers in clothing, but also in
upholstery and floor coverings.
8. What does organic mean?
Organic refers to the way products are grown and processed. It includes a system of production, processing,
distribution and sales that assures consumers that the products maintain the organic integrity that begins on
the farm. Organic production is based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility
without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers.
9. What is organic bedding?
Organic bedding does not contain carcinogenic chemicals that regular bedding has.
You sleep well knowing you and your family rests on chemical and toxin free bedding. Organic bedding
products are also eco – friendly, biodegradable and sustainable. By using organic bedding, you can feel