Why sleep in wool?
Poor sleep can result in a weakened immune system,
So why can sleeping in, under or wool have a positive impact on your sleep?
Wool helps sustain stable body temperature
Research has shown that wool can help buffer heat and moisture changes compared to other fibres. This means that wool helps to protect being effected by both high and low temperatures and also humidity. Sleeping on wool can combat sweating and also help sustain stable body temperature thoughout the night.
Research has shown
Falling asleep faster
Adults over the age of 65 experienced significantly faster sleep with wool sleepwear compared to other fibres including polyester and cotton. The study showed that average falling asleep time with wool sleepwear was 12 minutes. This was almost half the time as polyester and cotton which showed falling asleep time of 22 minutes and 27 minutes.
Increase of REM(Rapid Eye Movement)
Research has shown that wool underlays increase REM sleep periods. Even wool beedings showed to increase REM sleep periods by 25%.
Decrease pain scores
The Australian Journal of Advanced Nursing also presented results that sufferers of fibromyaliga showd significated lessening of pain scores.
About Wool,
the worlds most versatile fibre
