Loose Sheep’s Wool — Soft, Breathable Medical/Therapeutic Skin Protection

Natural Moisture Absorption • Gentle Cushioning • Ideal for Toes, Skin Folds & Sensitive Areas

Loose Merino Sheep’s Wool is a gentle, natural way to protect delicate skin, reduce friction, and manage moisture. This soft, fluffy wool can be placed between toes, tucked into skin folds, or used anywhere the skin needs breathable cushioning. It’s an easy, versatile solution for everyday comfort, skin health, and pressure‑sensitive areas.

Wool naturally absorbs 30–40% of its weight in moisture, helping keep the skin dry and preventing the dampness that leads to irritation, maceration, or bacterial growth. Its soft fibres cushion the skin, reducing pressure and friction,  ideal for preventing blisters, rubbing, and pressure points.

This product is part of our trusted line of therapeutic wool products and sheep wool medical products used in long‑term care, home‑care, and rehabilitation environments.

Available Sizes

• 25 grams

• 50 grams

• 100 grams

Choose the amount that best suits your daily care needs.

Why Choose Loose Merino Sheep’s Wool

• Absorbs moisture to keep skin dry (moisture‑wicking medical wool)

• Naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial

• Reduces friction to help prevent blisters and pressure points

• Soft and cushioning for sensitive areas (wool for fragile skin)

• All‑natural, breathable, and reusable

• Ideal for toes, skin folds, and moisture‑prone areas

• Meets Canadian infection control standards

• Perfect for daily use, long‑term care, rehabilitation, or anyone needing gentle skin protection

Perfect For:

• Between toes to prevent rubbing

• Skin folds where moisture collects

• Preventing blisters during walking or activity

• Adding gentle cushioning to sensitive spots

What Is Sheep Wool Fabric?

Our medical wool fabric is made from:

• Real wool fibres (sheared from the sheep)

• A soft nylon grid

• A medical‑grade acrylic stabilizer

This creates a plush, breathable material that looks like sheepskin, but without the hide, making it durable, washable, and ideal for health and wellness use. It is the same construction used in our long‑term care wool products and sheep wool medical products.

All Soul Comfort Medical wool products are made with 1" medical‑grade wool pile, washable up to 70°C, and meet Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC) guidelines.

Care Instructions

• Hand wash with Eucalan wool soap

• For wound seepage or bacteria concerns, wash with tea tree oil

• Air dry naturally

• Reuse as needed

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and doesn’t require frequent washing. To freshen, hang outside in moist air (out of direct sunlight); the wool will release moisture and self‑refresh.

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.