Sheep Wool Baby Mattress Overlay — Natural Comfort & Temperature‑Balanced Sleep

Pure Wool Fabric • Breathable Warmth • Moisture Control • Emotional Security

Sheep’s wool is one of the most loving, nurturing materials on Earth. Its softness, warmth, and natural rhythm create a sense of safety that feels almost like being back in the womb. Babies settle more easily on wool because it provides a stable, warm environment in winter and a breathable, cooling surface in summer. Wool naturally regulates core body temperature, helping prevent overheating while keeping your child comfortably warm.

Wool also absorbs 30–40% of its weight in moisture, capturing your baby’s natural perspiration (transepidermal water loss) during sleep and wakeful hours. This keeps the skin dry, reduces irritation, and is especially helpful for babies who sweat heavily.

Another beautiful benefit: wool holds scent. It gently captures the familiar smell of parents, offering comfort and emotional security when your child is at daycare, with a babysitter, or visiting grandparents.

This overlay is part of our trusted line of therapeutic wool products and sheep wool medical products used in wellness, home‑care, and infant comfort environments.

Wool Densities Available

We use the highest‑quality 100% pure Sheep’s Wool Fabric, available in four pile densities:

Non‑Medical Densities

550 grams Entree Wool Pile (1" length)

• Suitable for lightweight bodies

• Ideal for parents who want breathable comfort

700 grams, Recommended for crib overlays

• Perfect when parents like their current mattress but want added softness and airflow

Medical Densities

850 grams  (1" pile)

• Excellent for moisture control and breathable comfort

950 grams (exclusive to Soul Comfort)

• ½" wool woven between 1" pile

• Maximum density, softness, and comfort

All overlays are secured with four elastic straps, one at each corner.

Crib Size

27.5" × 53" Custom sizes available for any bed.

Why Choose a Sheep Wool Mattress Overlay for Babies

1. Temperature Regulation

Wool is a natural insulator that keeps babies warm in winter and cool in summer. It helps maintain a stable core temperature essential for safe, restful sleep.

2. Breathable & Moisture‑Wicking

Wool absorbs moisture away from the skin, keeping babies dry and reducing the risk of irritation or heat rash (moisture‑wicking medical wool).

3. Naturally Hypoallergenic

Wool resists dust mites and allergens, making it ideal for sensitive skin or allergy‑prone infants.

4. Comforting & Soothing

The gentle warmth and softness of wool help babies relax, settle, and sleep more deeply.

5. Familiar Scent Retention

Wool holds the scent of parents, offering emotional comfort and security when your baby is away from home.

What Is the Difference Between Sheepskin and Sheep Wool?

• Sheepskin includes the hide with the wool still attached.

• Sheep wool is the fibre shorn from the sheep and used to create breathable, washable wool fabric.

At Soul Comfort, we use sheep wool fabric, not hide — making our products soft, flexible, and fully machine washable.

What Is Sheep Wool Fabric?

Our wool fabric is made from:

• Wool fibre (sheared from sheep)

• A soft nylon grid

• A medical‑grade acrylic stabilizer

The wool is “knitted” into the grid and stabilized to create a flat, plush surface that looks like sheepskin, but without the hide, making it durable, breathable, and machine washable.

General Care

• Expect light shedding at first; this is normal

• Air‑fluff (no heat) for 5 minutes to remove loose fibres

• Keep away from high heat and direct sunlight

• Wool fibres naturally bind (“clump”) over time, this does not affect performance

• Brush with a wire brush after laundering if you prefer a fluffier look

With proper care, your wool products will last many, many years.

Washing Instructions

• Machine wash on delicate in cool/lukewarm water (up to 70°C)

• Use wool soap with lanolin (e.g., Eucalan)

• Air dry or tumble with NO heat

• Remove from dryer at 85% dry

• Spot clean with warm water (up to 70°C) and disinfecting soap

• Do not bleach

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and does not require frequent washing. To freshen, hang outside in moist air (out of sunlight). Wool will absorb moisture and release it indoors, naturally refreshing itself.

What is sheep wool fabric?

Our fabric is made from 100% shorn sheep wool, knitted into a nylon grid for strength and shape retention, then stabilized with a medical‑grade acrylic compound for washability. This ensures the body lies on pure wool fibre — not hide — while meeting IPAC guidelines.

Why a nylon grid?

• Prevents fraying
• Maintains shape better than cotton or wool alone
• Similar to nylon reinforcement in wool socks
• Renewable and sustainable

Why an acrylic stabilizer?

• Developed in Germany for high‑standard washability
• Used safely for decades with no reported allergies
• Allows full machine washability to 70°C
• Ensures long‑term durability

How does wool help with pressure injuries?

Wool distributes weight evenly, reduces pressure points, and stabilizes temperature — key factors in preventing ulcers and supporting healing.

Is wool good for night sweats?

Yes. Wool absorbs moisture without feeling wet and releases it into the air, keeping sleepers dry — especially helpful for menopausal night sweats.

Is this the same as sheepskin?

No.

• Sheepskin = hide + wool attached
• Sheep wool fabric = shorn wool fibre knitted into a backing
  Our products use sheep wool fabric, making them washable, breathable, and humane.

Wool is one of nature’s most advanced performance fibres, breathable, durable, and exceptionally comfortable. It creates a stable, balanced sleep environment that works for all types of sleepers, all year round.

Temperature Regulation

Wool naturally keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. It adapts to your body temperature, making it ideal for hot sleepers, cold sleepers, and couples with different comfort needs.

Moisture Management

Wool absorbs 30–40% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. It pulls humidity away from the skin and releases it into the air, keeping bedding dry, fresh, and comfortable through the night.

Naturally Clean

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial. It resists odour, mildew, and bacteria, staying fresher longer and requiring less washing than synthetic bedding.

Pressure‑Soft Comfort

Wool fibres gently cushion the body, reducing pressure points and helping muscles relax. This creates a softer, more forgiving sleep surface that supports deeper rest.

Breathable & Non‑Clammy

Unlike foam or polyester, wool never traps heat or moisture. It stays breathable and comfortable, preventing the “hot and sticky” feeling common with synthetic bedding.

Renewable & Sustainable

Wool is a renewable fibre shorn from sheep annually. It’s biodegradable, long‑lasting, and produced with far less environmental impact than synthetic materials.

Humane Alternative to Sheepskin

Our products use sheep wool fabric, not sheepskin.

• Sheepskin = hide + wool
• Sheep wool fabric = shorn wool fibre knitted into a backing

This makes our products washable, breathable, and humane, the sheep keep their hide, and the wool grows back naturally.