Merino Sheep’s Wool Chair Overlays

Recliner • Sierra Geri Chair • Reflexology / Zero Gravity

1" Wool Pile • Medical Densities • Washable to 70°C

Our Merino Sheep’s Wool Overlays are designed to bring natural comfort, pressure relief, and temperature regulation to any recliner, geri chair, or zero‑gravity chair. Made from sheared Merino sheep’s wool fabric with a full 1" pile, these overlays provide breathable cushioning that supports skin integrity and enhances comfort for individuals who sit or sleep in their chairs for extended periods.

Each overlay secures easily with Velcro straps in three locations, ensuring a stable, non‑slip fit.

We offer lightweight wool piles and three medical densities to meet a wide range of clinical and comfort needs.

Overlay Specifications

Recliner Overlay

• Width: 18-20–22"

• Length: 60" up to 72" (depending on recliner style)

• Available Densities:

  • 850 g (white)

  • 950 g (white)

  • XD1750 (green — exclusive to Soul Comfort)

Sierra Geri Chair Overlay

• Size: 19" × 72"

• Available Densities:

  • 950 g (white)

  • XD1750 (green — ½" pile interwoven with 1" pile)

    • Ideal for incontinence solutions

    • Suitable for everyday use, fragile skin, post‑breakdown recovery, and palliative care

Zero Gravity / Reflexology Chair Overlay

• Size: 20" × 72"

• Available Densities:

  • 550 g

  • 700 g

  • 850 g

  • 950 g

  • XD1750 (green — exclusive to Soul Comfort)

If you’re unsure which size you need, we’re happy to help: 📞 250‑737‑2181 📞 1‑800‑404‑0622

Therapeutic Properties of Merino Wool

• Promotes healing, relaxation, and restorative sleep

• Provides cushioning and reduces pressure points

• Helps prevent bed sores and skin breakdown

• Maintains normal body temperature

• Draws moisture away from the body

• Reduces pain, swelling, and stress

• Naturally antimicrobial and antibacterial

Wool products are especially beneficial for individuals with restricted mobility, those who sleep in their chairs, and anyone at risk of pressure injuries.

All Soul Comfort medical wool products are made with 1" high‑density medical pile, washable up to 70°C, and meet Canadian National Infection Control Guidelines.

Why Choose a Merino Sheep Wool Pad for Your Chair

Many people sleep in their chairs, and pressure injuries become a real concern. Wool offers a unique combination of comfort and clinical protection:

Breathability & Moisture Control

Wool fibres have a natural crimp that creates air pockets, allowing airflow and moisture wicking. This helps regulate body temperature and keeps the skin dry.

Pressure Relief

Wool’s natural elasticity distributes weight evenly, reducing pressure points and minimizing the risk of bed sores or pressure ulcers.

Antimicrobial Protection

Lanolin in wool naturally discourages bacteria and dust mites, making it a hygienic choice for sensitive skin or respiratory concerns.

Thermoregulation

Wool keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, maintaining a stable core temperature for uninterrupted rest.

Choosing wool for your chair can significantly improve comfort, sleep quality, and skin health.

Sheepskin vs. Sheep Wool Fabric

• Sheepskin = hide + wool attached

• Sheep wool fabric = wool fibre shorn from the sheep, knitted into a backing

• Our overlays use sheep wool fabric, making them washable, breathable, and humane

What Is Sheep Wool Fabric?

Our wool fabric is made from:

• 100% wool fibre (shorn from sheep)

• Knitted into a nylon grid for strength and shape retention

• Stabilized with a medical‑grade acrylic compound

This creates a washable, durable material that looks and feels like sheepskin, without the hide.

The nylon grid prevents fraying and adds strength (similar to wool socks reinforced with nylon). The acrylic stabilizer, developed in Germany, ensures full washability and has been used safely for decades with no reported allergies.

General Care

• Expect light shedding at first, this is normal

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

• Keep away from high heat and direct sunlight

• Wool may “clump” over time, this does not affect performance

• Brush with a metal brush after washing 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 recommended

• You may tumble dry without heat to fluff

• Remove at 85% dry, remaining moisture will dissipate quickly

• Spot clean with warm water (up to 70°C) and disinfecting soap if there is concern for bacteria 

• Do not bleach

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and does not require frequent washing. To freshen, hang outside in moist air, out of direct sunlight.