Sheep Wool Pet Mats

These delightful dog mats are made with one-inch (1") high Sheep's wool pile fabric (700-gram density). They come with two backings: 100% cotton canvas or rubber, most helpful for slippery areas or your plastic kennel. They are highly durable and absorbent and accommodate all dog ages, from puppies to seniors. Kitty cat two!

You can have 20 different carpets in your house, but only one is made from wool, often where your pet sleeps. Our mats are also used for training and new litters.

At Soul Comfort Sheepskin, we have the perfect luxury and comfort for your pet- sheep’s wool fabric mats for your cats & dogs. Check out our sheep's wool pet beds too.

Our authentic sheep’s wool is naturally breathable and can prevent bedsores on your pet.

FEATURES: 

• Durable and long-lasting
• Bacteria-free pet beds and mats
• Prevents mold and fungus 
• Healing for your pet after injury/surgery, etc. or comfort for aging animals
• Sheep wool fibres are cooling when needed and warm when needed
• Wool fiber provides moisture absorption away from the body, pressure redistribution, improved circulation and comfort.
• Made in Canada

ABOUT OUR WOOL FABRIC: 

100% Australian sheep's wool fiber is knitted into a nylon grid and stabilized with an acrylic compound. The sheep wool is natural white wool. The benefit of wool for the body lies in the wool fiber, not the hide.
Why is there a nylon grid? It is similar to the carpet kits we made as kids. It maintains shape better than cotton and wool; it doesn't fray and is durable. Nylon is commonly blended with wool in socks for added strength. The sheep are shorn repeatedly, and since nylon is renewable and sustainable, it complements wool well. The acrylic polymer solution was created in Germany, a country with high standards for full machine washability. It has been used in the drapery industry for decades, and no allergies have been reported; it is a most favorable combination with sheep wool fabric. The gift to the body is in the wool fiber and is the surface the body lays on. This way, we get to enjoy the properties of the wool fiber, the sheep get shorn and keep their life, and we meet infection control standards.

What is the difference between sheepskin and sheep wool?

Sheepskin is the hide of the animal and includes the wool attached to the hide. In a sheepskin, the wool remains attached.

Sheep wool is the fibre sheared off the sheep and used to make various wool products. At Soul Comfort, we use a sheep wool fabric to manufacture most of our products.

What is sheep wool fabric?

The fabric used in our products is a combination of wool fibre (sheared off the sheep), a nylon grid and a medical grade acrylic liquid stabilizer. It is made using a process that takes the loose wool and ‘knits’ it into the nylon grid. Then, the acrylic is used to stabilize the wool in place and create a flat surface by which the fabric can be cut. This results in a material that has the look of a sheepskin, without the hide of the animal. As a result, the wool is machine washable.

BACKING:
* 100% Cotton Canvas (designs and colors vary - may not be as shown in the sample images)
* Rubber

WOOL COLOUR:
* Natural

General care:

Expect a small amount of shedding when the product is new as there will be some loose fibres. You can machine air fluff (no heat) for five minutes to remove excess fibres. Keep away from high heat and direct sunlight.

Over time and with more use, wool fibres will naturally bind together creating a more ‘clumped’ look. This change in the look does not affect the performance of the wool. You will still receive all of the natural and beautiful benefits. If you prefer a fluffier look, you can brush the product with a metal brush after laundering.

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

Washing instructions:

Machine washable on delicate setting in cool/lukewarm water (up to 70°C) with a wool soap containing lanolin, such as Eucalan. Air drying is recommended. You may use a dryer WITHOUT HEAT to fluff your product. Remove from dryer before it dries completely (up to 85%). The excess moisture will not be felt and will disperse into the air quickly.

Wool is anti-microbial and will not need excessive laundering. To freshen your product, air it out by hanging outside when the air is moist, out of direct sunlight. When you bring it back inside, the wool will release the moisture into the air. This moisture redistribution results in a refreshening. If there is some staining or seepage from wounds, you can spot clean with warm water (up to 70°C) and a disinfecting soap. Do not bleach.

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