Sleep & Beyond FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions - page 4
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Although it is possible to find specialty dry cleaners that use biodegradable and non-toxic chemical washes,
most of the dry cleaners use toxic chemicals that you will bring into your sleep environment.
17. What is the process of making your products?
1. Shearing: our sheep are usually sheared once per year during spring. The wool is trimmed in one
piece, called a fleece. No sheep are harmed from shearing stage through manufacturing of bedding.
2. Scouring: the fleece goes through five step washing to remove impurities, such as dirt and grease.
Impurities account for between 30 and 60% of the total fleece weight.
3. Carding: rollers covered with teeth tease apart the staples of wool, laying the fibers nearly parallel to
form a soft rope called a sliver.
4. Wool filling: skilled workers prepare the bedding fabric and hand fill it with the carded wool.
5. Quilting
6. Quality Control
7. Packing
18. Where are your products made?
Our hypoallergenic products are created in our eco –friendly factory, located in Kyrgyz Republic – ―The
Switzerland of Central Asia‖.
Kyrgyzstan is a paradise for those who cannot live without mountains. There are nearly two thousand lakes
that are to be remembered for the whole life with Lake Issyk-Kul being the second largest mountain lake in
the world after Titicaca Lake in South America. The word ―Issyk –Kul‖ means ―Hot Lake‖ as it does not freeze
in winter.
With the mysterious and primeval landscapes, you feel the first and the sole man on the planet, as if you were
transferred through the time, and appeared at the starting point of the Earth History. You can find coniferous
forests here, as well as tundra, and even ―the Arctic‖ plateaus with unearthly landscapes, troubled only by
freezing winds.
19. What does hypoallergenic mean?
The term ―hypoallergenic‖ is applied to a product in which care has been taken in ingredient selection and
formulation to ensure fewest possible allergic reactions to it.
Anyone who has suffered from constant watery eyes, itchy skin, mucus filled sinuses, and sneezing knows an
allergy can be disrupting and problematic. These symptoms can be caused by any number of allergens, such
as pet dander, plant pollen, tree pollen, bedding, cosmetic ingredients, and foods. Fortunately, a number of
manufacturers are well aware of the serious problems allergies can cause and produce hypoallergenic
products, which can help decrease the severity of a person’s allergic reactions.
20. What are the differences between organic and regular wool?
Some of major differences between organic and regular wool growing and processing are:
Organic Animal Husbandry – farmers have a map with their land and pasture information where only a
proportional number of sheep to land can be grazed to prevent overgrazing and its devastating effects.
Veterinary Treatment – animals should receive daily amount of sunlight and have freedom of movement,
which increases their immune system and keeps them less vulnerable to diseases and infections. Only a
certain number of synthetic antibiotics are allowed by NOP. Priority is given to natural veterinary practices.
Organic Farm Management –use of pesticides and herbicides is prohibited on the pastures and grazing
lands.
Independent Third Party Certification –Overall, the whole organic wool production chain must be certified
by an independent third party certification agency accredited by USDA.
21. What certifications do you have for organic wool?
Our entire merino wool production is certified organic according to National Organic Program of USDA, by
CERES, a reputable Germany based certification party.
We are also awarded with WOOLMARK certification for our 100% pure merino wool filling.
WOOLMARK is recognized throughout the whole world as a symbol of high quality and reliability and
specifies that the product exceeds the global standards for pure wool filling.