There is a common misconception that wool is best suited for warmth in cool conditions. Scientific tests however negate this concept and consistently show that wool is ideal for bedding in hot, humid, dry, cold or wet conditions. Think of it like a thermos for your body — it can keep you warm or cool depending on your needs. Before we go further into why you should choose a wool mattress topper and not a wool mattress entirely, here are some of the benefits wool provides:
- Wool naturally repels dust mites and other little critters
- The soft and luxurious natural Merino wool is completely de-barbed so it doesn’t feel prickly at all.
- Wool breathes more naturally than synthetics & Wool is a natural fiber for comfort and quality.
- Wool naturally wicks away moisture from your body to help you stay at a more consistent and comfortable temperature at night. You’ll stay dry with less perspiring and overheating so you won’t toss and turn so much.
- Wool increases the duration of the most beneficial phase of sleep when you are totally relaxed and dreaming based on studies by the Woolmark® Institute.
- Wool helps you maintain a lower more consistent heart rhythm by as much as 4%.
- Wool facilitates a more comfortable individual body temperature so you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer regardless of your partner’s temperature or preference.
- Wool keeps you warmer in the winter because wool is one of the best natural insulators
- Wool also helps to keep your skin cooler in the summer by wicking away moisture
- Wool is hygienic and hypoallergenic – it effectively controls the growth of bacteria, mold, mildew and musty odors so it is great for allergy or asthma sufferers