How to Obtain Maximum Benefits from a Wool Doona

 

The launch of the continental quilt in the 1970s largely consigned heavy and uncomfortable blankets to history. Now more commonly called a duvet or a doona here in Australia, it also made people more aware of the benefits of pure and natural wool fillings as opposed to others such as down or synthetic materials.

These benefits are now commonly known, primarily being wool’s natural ability to maintain a regular temperature throughout the night and so ensure a good night’s sleep. It’s a natural insulator to retain warmth in winter and is breathable for coolness in summer.

With people on average losing one litre of water each night, wool is also able to dissipate moisture and is hypoallergenic so it won’t be a source of irritation. It, therefore, contrasts with synthetic fillings that are treated with chemicals and have none of the natural features of wool. Synthetic fillings will also ignite easily and burn fiercely whereas wool, being naturally flame retardant, is much safer.

Features that make Wool a Better Choice

Whereas any type of wool is likely to be superior to synthetics, selection and treatment are important in maximising the benefits:

·        Certain breeds of sheep produce wool that is suitable for different purposes. All the wool we use has bounce that makes it particularly suitable for use in bedding, as compared to other types that are more appropriate for clothing.

·        The quality of the wool depends on the condition of the sheep from which it comes. All our wool is obtained from farms where the sheep are well cared for, are contented and in the best of health. Happy sheep produce quality wool and, despite some claims, they do benefit from being sheared regularly. By buying a wool doona, you’re supporting Australian farmers.

·        All our wool is processed to make it strong and fluffy so it’s the perfect filling for a comfortable doona that ensures a good night’s sleep. It’s much stronger and more durable than other fillings, being able to bend back on itself over 20,000 times without breaking compared to rayon that breaks after only 75 bends.

·        The treatment we use in processing produces a washable wool doona that won’t felt or shrink and will always retain its shape providing you follow the washing instructions.

If you have trouble sleeping at night, if you’re too hot or too cold, wake up covered in sweat, if you suffer from allergies or just can’t get comfortable, a wool doona may be just what you need. It will ensure you get a great night’s sleep and wake feeling refreshed, providing that you buy a quality product from Halcyon Dreams.

How a Wool Underlay can solve your Sleep Problems

 

We all look forward to a good night’s sleep but don’t always get the rest we want. Sleeping under a wool doona will really help because it maintains a comfortable temperature, dissipates moisture and generally helps you settle down the whole night. If the mattress you lay on is not comfortable, however, or is too soft or too firm for your preference, you can still struggle to sleep properly and so you may need to take action to resolve that.

The usual response is to get a new mattress but that may be a needless expense, especially if the one you have isn’t very old. A better solution may be a woollen underlay that can significantly increase your comfort level.

The Benefits that Underlays can bring

A wool underlay, also known as a mattress topper, fits on top of the mattress and provides an extra layer that will smooth out any lumps and sags that may be the cause of your discomfort. You can buy underlays in varying thicknesses and so can provide different levels of comfort as well as accommodating large and weighty sleepers who may sink into thinner versions.

An underlay that’s filled with wool has all the same benefits as a wool doona or pillow:

·        Temperature regulation to keep you cool in summer and warm in winter

·        Dispersal of excess moisture to keep you dry

·        It provides a softness that’s not available in synthetic materials

·        Free of chemicals and dust mites and so is perfect if you have allergies

·        Resistant to fire

·        Very durable with a long life.

In addition, our underlays help to distribute your body weight evenly so that pressure points are reduced. They are available in a variety of thicknesses and so are suitable for those wanting very soft or firmer sleeping surfaces. You get them in sizes to fit any bed and they’re held firmly in place with a surrounding skirt that adds that finishing touch. And they’re all reversible so you can have the deep pile uppermost in winter for warmth and turn it for a cooler sleeping surface in summer.

Studies have shown that sleepers are more settled when a fleecy wool underlay is used. That reduces activity and ensures improved sleep quality. So, if you want to wake refreshed, increase your comfort with an underlay that’s filled with wool.