| For the person confined to the seat of a wheelchair, a | | | | environment and the animals are not dipped in pesticide |
| Merino wool wheelchair cushion cover offers soft | | | | baths. No chemicals, dyes or bleaches are used during |
| comfort beyond compare. It helps keep the body | | | | the processing and this type of wool does not contain |
| warmer in cool temperatures, and cooler in warmer | | | | lanolin or grease.Cleaning WoolKookaburra Woolwash, |
| temperatures. Armrest covers can also offer | | | | a brand name wool wash, contains Lanolin to enhance |
| cushioned comfort for wheelchair users and the plush | | | | the luster of the wool. It's made in America and is EPA |
| Merino wool provides an extremely soft surface.The | | | | approved. The oil extracted from the leaves of the |
| perfect cushion is a preventive of "bed sores" which | | | | Australian Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia) is well |
| do not necessarily come from a bed but rather the | | | | known to be effective against dust mites, a cause of |
| chaffing of skin against a surface, and with inactivity of | | | | allergies for asthma sufferers, particularly infants. Tea |
| the body, the blood flow to these skin surfaces are | | | | Tree Oil is also noted for its general beneficial qualities, |
| slowed and result in skin lesions.Wool is the "choice" in | | | | such as a natural fungicide and bacterial. It also helps in |
| the construction of Wheelchair Cushions, Covers and | | | | the healing of wounds and reduces skin irritation. |
| Armrest Covers because of its softness and insulating | | | | Kookaburra Woolwash also works well for laundering |
| qualities. The outer cells of the fiber repel water while | | | | bed linens and clothing for asthma sufferers, where |
| the inner cells absorb moisture. Wool is highly | | | | dust mite feces are a critical matter.Moth Myth and the |
| absorbent, and can retain up to 25 percent of its | | | | Moth Hole ConcernThe only draw back from choosing |
| weight in moisture. As wool slowly absorbs moisture | | | | wools is its propensity to be eaten by a number of |
| from the air the cover becomes warmer to the | | | | insects, including moth larvae and carpet beetles. Myth |
| person. Wool will take on a lot of moisture before it | | | | has it that full grown moths dine away on wool leaving |
| feels damp and dries slowly so as not to chill the user | | | | huge holes. The fact is full-grown moths are not |
| by drying too quickly. Because of Wool's tendency to | | | | responsible for the unpleasant holes, but rather the |
| retain moisture, it is naturally flame-retardant.Crutch | | | | larvae obtaining the highly desirable protein food source |
| Covers and Crutch Hand GripsMediwool crutch | | | | of which the wool fibers are essentially comprised.A |
| covers and crutch handgrip covers offer cushioned | | | | few preventatives to keep insects from attacking your |
| comfort when an extended use of crutches is | | | | wool garments, covers and blankets would be to |
| required. The newer metal adjustable crutches come | | | | thoroughly clean them and use deterrents when |
| with a foam type padding that is far easier on the user | | | | storing for an extended period of time. Cedar wood is |
| than the older wooden crutches but still do not offer | | | | a good natural deterrent and wicker baskets are |
| enough padding for bearing one's body weight with the | | | | excellent containers. But ideally your wools should be |
| arm pit and palm.Are there different wools?There are | | | | placed into cotton bags and sealed, which allows the |
| different types of wool sources. Alpaca and llamas | | | | textile to breathe. Plastic bags and tight sealing bins are |
| wool is stronger, softer and lighter than most sheep's | | | | not a good idea because they encapsulate moisture |
| wool, but sheep's wool is more readily available. Llama | | | | and can lead to mildew and even mold.Gregg Hall is an |
| and alpaca wools are usually grown in very controlled | | | | author living in Navarre Florida. |
| environments without herbicides or a stressed | | | | |