Wool Duvet Inners and Underlays

Will my wool duvet shed wool fibres?

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Our organic duvet inners are all encased in finely woven cotton covers that do not allow fibres from the wool filling to migrate out. In the initial stages you may find a few loose fibres are dislodged from the pile but this will stop after a week or so.

Do you use any chemicals to manufacture duvets and underlays?

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Our organic duvet inners (doonas/comforters) and underlays are certified organic. They are not treated with chemicals. The wool is scoured and put through a carding machine to produce a wool batt.  This process cleans the wool of dirt, dust and vegetable matter (VM). It is then quilted and bound.  The wool and cotton casing are certified organic.

How can we overcome the problem of two people sleeping at different temperatures?

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This is very common with one person sleeping hot and the other sleeping cold. Pure wool's ability to absorb and dissipate excess heat away from your body helps maintain an even temperature throughout the comforter. This takes away that clammy feeling sometimes associated with feather or synthetic fillings, keeping the cooler sleeper warm and cosy while the warmer sleeper stays dry and comfortable.

See our range or Organic NZ Wool and Standard NZ Wool Duvet Inners.

 

How warm is a wool duvet compared to blankets?

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It is difficult to give a woollen duvet a blanket warmth rating, which relates directly to the weight and type of fibre used.  In winter, a wool duvet insulates you effectively, keeping you warm and cosy.  This can be the equivalent of three quality blankets.

In summer, the same wool duvet absorbs excess moisture (and excess heat) away from your body, keeping you cool and dry. This can be more similar to 1-2 blankets. For some people this is perfect, but we find that many others still prefer a lighter weight option for Summer.

Our 200+300gsm Duvet Combo is two duvets that are individually are perfect for Summer, Spring and Autumn. For Winter they tie together to create a 500gsm duvet that will keep you cosy and warm.

Are wool duvets suitable for people with allergies?

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Most household allergies are caused by the common dust mite.  Our organic wool and NZ wool duvets are resistant to dust mites.   We have many reports from customers suffering allergies or respiratory problems who are delighted with the comfort they experience using our products. Pure organic wool, unlike feathers, is naturally non-allergenic.

All the natural goodness from the sheep’s back is retained in this organic duvet. Unlike other brands, our organic pure New Zealand Wool retains all the unique qualities and benefits of nature’s wonder fibre.  This wool has not been stripped by chemical cleaning processes which cheaper wool duvets have so retains it’s natural goodness and quality.

Why is wool better than feather and down for a duvet?

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Feather and down fillers move around inside the duvet liner as you change position. This causes variation in temperature throughout the night as you sleep and may be disruptive.  Our one piece wool fillings are carefully quilted to keep the wool in place.  This ensures an even distribution of warmth and no cold spots. Additionally, wool naturally regulates temperature by absorbing excess moisture away from your body so you remain at a comfortable and at a more even temperature throughout the night. 

Wool is a naturally non-allergenic which makes our duvets a perfect choice for people with asthma or allergies. It is also naturally fire retardant so ensures the safest sleep.

Wool duvets also provide a more comfortable environment when two people, who have different body temperatures (i.e. one hot and the other cold) sleep in the same bed. This is due to wools unique ability to adjust individual body temperatures naturally.

Read more here Why is A Wool Duvet Better Than Down Duvet?

Why are wool duvets better than synthetic duvets?

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Wool has numerous unique properties which make it the ideal fibre to sleep in. These include natural fire retardancy, temperature regulation, thermal insulation, superior breathability and more. Wool provides the healthiest, driest, and most comfortable sleep.

In addition to this, wool is a natural fibre that grows on grass and water, not a plastic fibre made from petro-chemicals.  It is biodegradable and environmentally friendly and should be the choice we make for a brighter future.

See range of organic and NZ wool duvet inners

Care instructions for wool underlays and duvets

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Spot clean with an environmentally friendly wool detergent.  Do not soak.  Hand wash and dry flat away from direct sunlight.  Do not iron. Washing machines are not recommended. Can be drycleaned without fear of damage or shrinkage.  All organic wool duvets and organic wool underlays are specially sanitized for the ultimate in hygiene.

Will my wool duvet go ‘flat’ as it gets older?

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All wool duvet inners or wool underlays (mattress protectors) will flatten to some degree with age.  Our wool duvets are individually made and specifically quilted by a computerised multi-needle process which helps to preserve the natural bounce of pure wool.  The wool is not compressed when sewn, retaining its natural resilience and 'bounce' so the natural ‘flattening’ is minimised.

We recommend you hang your duvet in the sun for a few hours every six months to rejuvenate.

Is a woollen duvet itchy?

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The wool duvets we stock will not itch your skin. Wool above a certain micron rating (measurement of the coarseness of the fibre) may feel itchy to sensitive skin. This level, 35 microns, is known as the prickle factor and has been confirmed through tests conducted by the Woolmark Company and the CSIRO. This level of coarser wool is often found in furnishings, carpets or cheaper imported clothing.

It is the reaction to such coarse wool that often leads people to mistakenly believe they are allergic to wool. In fact, there have been no reported cases of anyone being allergic to the wool fibre itself.

The wool used to make our duvets and underlays is much finer and softer than the prickle level. This means they are also too soft to push through our finely woven casings and the cotton casings that cover wool underlays and duvets.

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