What’s your bedding made out of? I didn’t know what mine was, let alone if it’s healthy, good for the planet, or even enables me to have a good night sleep. It’s one of those things you don’t question – until I heard about wool bedding.
A few months ago The Wool Room got in touch with a proposition: to try their all-natural deluxe wool bedding (gifted), and see if I sleep better. I’m normally not one for challenges, but this one genuinely interested me; my previous bedding was light and flimsy, made me shiver on cold nights and sleep with a sore neck sometimes too. Despite all this, I’d not thought about switching up my bedding (which you should do every two to five years) or if I could find a good, natural alternative.
Why Choose Wool Bedding?
The first step in any purchase I make is research, and I’m really happy to report that The Wool Room has already undertaken extensive research with the University of Leeds to prove the benefits of wool. Among the list, it enables you to reach optimum temperature for sleep faster than polyester and down, reduces moisture, and is also naturally hypoallergenic, even for people who have a skin sensitivity to wool or lanolin. You can read the full results of the study here.
In terms of sustainability, the bedding is also brilliant. Made from British wool, it’s locally sourced (the majority of the world’s wool comes from Australia and New Zealand), it’s attainable without killing or maiming sheep (compared to feathers or down), and it’s biodegradable (unlike polyester, which is a plastic fibre).
The Sleep Test
So, after all the positives, what’s wool bedding like to sleep on? I received my bedding a month ago, and despite living quite a hectic life with a lot of late nights, I cannot explain how much of a difference the bedding has had on me. It arrived in a large box, with each element in a cotton zip bag (handy reusables) and I could immediately feel the difference. The bedding is heavier, denser, and the pillows are so full of wool that they’re almost bursting when they first arrive. Over time, the pillows compress, but you can restore them to your preferred height by simply opening them up and pulling the fibres apart.
What’s really incredible is the change it has had on my sleep, and in turn, my daytime performance. From day one, I slept deeper, and now I find myself in a routine of getting into bed earlier (it’s so much comfier than my old bedding, I love slipping under the covers and being instantly warm) and waking naturally much more frequently, which I know to mean I’ve had a good amount of sleep. I haven’t stopped recommending the bedding to friends and family – despite it being pricier than the average bedding set, it’s really worth it.
My Rating: 9/10
This wool bedding set really does look after my sleep, and with its eco credentials, I’m pleased to rate it a nine out of 10. It’s cosy, breathable, and will last for years. I’ve also learned that my wool bedding is machine washable, making it longer-lasting and also easy to clean. (It’s worth noting that wool bedding has to be treated to prevent felting during washing, but The Wool Room only uses completely biodegradable nonionic alcohol ethoxylates and eco-friendly clothing detergents to do this – no acids, bleach, or resin).
The other plus to this is that the bedding set is customisable. I can change the height of my pillows to however I want by compressing or pulling apart the fibres, and the duvet comes with a topper for extra warmth in the winter. I’m always saying that investment pieces are the way forward, but this is definitely one of the best discoveries I’ve made for my home, and I know it’s going to last me a very long time too.
