Sheep Pillows - Pros and Cons

He always sleeps well on the pillow, and if it is of the best quality, then the sleep is more calm, you can relax in bed with maximum comfort.

If we turn to the statistics of the sold pillows, it turns out that it is from sheep wool that they are the most popular among buyers. It is amazing that this particular product was popular many centuries ago, when everything was still sewn by hand. And now mass production allows us to provide sheep cushions to a large number of people. Despite the higher price than synthetic products, such textiles are in good demand.

What is attractive natural sheep’s pillow

Such a pillow is made only using natural material, which is the wool of merino sheep. Moreover, their diet is special, they are cut only at a certain time - because the fleece is so soft and gentle, but at the same time elastic and resilient.

The natural base gives the pillows a number of features:

1. There are no toxic substances that can threaten human health.
2. Products are not a conductor of electricity.
3. Compared to synthetic material, they are more moody, require gentle care, but still wear out faster.

Previously, pillows made of sheep’s wool were less affordable and cost much more, but thanks to modern technology, wool material has become more common, and is no longer in the category of scarce. Of course, it’s still difficult to grow a merino sheep, keeping its hair, and then collecting it manually. The collected wool needs to be sorted out, eliminating the adhered garbage, and dried well, which is done on special devices, creating certain conditions, periodically turning over, shaking and straightening. Be sure to wash the fleece, comb it thoroughly and treat it with protective devices.

All these processes significantly increase the cost of products, but high-quality products have always been in high demand, and therefore pillows have their fair price.

This pillow is distinguished above all:

1. Ecological cleanliness.
2. The ability to regulate temperature conditions. Sheep wool along with camel has a thermoregulatory effect. Thus, a good microclimate is created in bed. This is due to the fact that air circulates freely between the hairs, and this ensures the retention of heat - it remains, warming and providing a calm sleep. But, if the season is summer, a pleasant coolness comes from the sheep's fabric.
3. Hygroscopic properties. The structure of the material allows you to absorb more than 30 percent of human fluid. This is very important, especially for those who sweat a lot at night, and this process interferes with good sleep. The skin of the face and neck is free to breathe.

Textiles made from sheep’s wool have no unpleasant odor, unlike other natural fabrics. And, very importantly, microorganisms that can harm a person do not appear in it. It is impossible to detect fungus in such pillows. Moreover, this wool is the purest raw material, since it has bactericidal properties.

If suddenly a pillow, the label of which claims to be 100 percent fleece, suddenly gives off a strange or unpleasant odor, then this is a fake. Or another material is added to the product. But it may happen that during the processing of threads the technology was violated, or the raw materials do not match the quality. In any case, the choice of such pillows is not worth attention.

Healing properties

Doctors agreed that the sheep pillow has healing properties. And all because the hair of a sheep is very elastic and able to repel dust - it does not have the ability to collect in the product. In this, the sheep’s pillow is in the lead among others - with a filler of fluff and feather. For this reason, those who often have allergic attacks, especially at night, caused by dust, acquire such pillows, relieving themselves of the problem.

The medical help of sheep’s filler also lies in the fact that animal fibers produce lanolin - a special natural wax. It is known to everyone who watches their skin, is part of many cosmetics. Woolen fabric also contains this natural gift, and even in a dream there is a rejuvenation and healing procedure.

If a cold illness has begun, the temperature has risen, then the properties of the coat will demonstrate another unique quality - they will warm you with dry heat. This property will benefit in the fight against inflammation, bronchitis, diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The pillow can also be applied to the upper part of the spine, to the legs, and to all parts of the body, as it can muffle the pain caused by radiculitis or osteochondrosis. The pillow is also warmed by those who constantly feel a feeling of cold. That is why it is often bought for the elderly.

But for children, bedding made of sheep’s wool will also be useful. By warming and creating a comfortable microclimate, they will be able to protect themselves from colds, parents will not worry that the pillow is electrified and creates discomfort.

When to buy a pillow

Some properties of the pillow may make you wonder if it will be beneficial. The following facts may be limitations:

1. If a person is susceptible to allergies caused by sources of organic origin. The sheep’s pillow consists precisely of those, and although the dust in it practically does not accumulate, it can become an allergen due to its natural origin. It may happen that the body reacts negatively to the substances that the fleece is processed.
2. With very active use, the wool filler begins to roll over time - after a year and a half. Of course, all the useful qualities are always preserved, but the product itself is slightly deformed, which affects a more comfortable support during the rest of the head and shoulders.
3. If you want to buy an orthopedic pillow, then a sheep’s is not suitable for these purposes. Although it has springy qualities, it is quite soft, and does not possess such properties.

Difference models

Pillows made of sheep raw materials are very different. Their difference is primarily in quality and price.

On the first place in popularity are goods with 100 percent natural filler. But it is also permissible to add a small percentage of artificial fibers during production. Thanks to high technology, many of them are also of high quality, especially since they significantly extend the use of the pillow, retaining its shape and giving it a significant amount.

There are such products in which:

• the outer cover contains fleece;
• The inner cover has a swan fluff or holofiber.

There are pillows with a woolen cover. In this case, the internal composition may be filling from raw materials organic or natural, but the cover itself is made of sheep's wool. It warms well, but most often the cover is hard enough, because for some time it will be good to rest on it, but a long sleep will not be comfortable.

You can make a pillow yourself if you buy natural sheep’s wool.It will not be difficult for needlewomen to knit or crochet an original sheep's product, bringing a unique zest to the interior.

Proper care

Careful attitude and care in accordance with the instructions will ensure the pillow is in good condition. Keeping it in proper form is a snap. It is necessary to air it every 6 months in a small draft. If you need to wash, then this is done only by hand, at a temperature of no higher than 35 degrees. Means for washing should choose the most delicate, for this case, you can use shampoo.

Rinse for a short time, otherwise the product quickly deforms. Do not squeeze: the water must drain, therefore the pillow is first placed in a container, and then, for final drying, it is laid out on a flat surface. Covers can be washed in a washing machine, but always in the “delicate wash” mode.