Features:

The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece was designed specifically to fit the standard hospital bed..35" x 80" = 89cm x 203cm. This 550 gram/square meter Merino Wool fleece creates a comforting and protective environment for those who are confined to a hospital bed. The fine Merino Wool used in the The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece provides pressure reduction, moisture absorption and reduced shear..the 3 major factors causing Pressure Sores, Bedsores and Decubitus Ulcers. Best protection is provided when the patient lies directly on the wool. Or, if the user desires, can be covered with a fitted sheet. The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece has an all mattress elasticised skirt to keep it in place.

Benefits:

Pressure Sore Prevention and improved comfort for people confined to a hospital bed. The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleeces covers the whole mattress of a hospital bed and is kept in place by a full elasticised skirt to keep it in place. This Merino wool product offers good Pressure Sore Prevention and improved comfort. This means a softer bed surface with better sleep patterns..

Care:

Take the Nursing Fleece  off the mattress and restore the wool pile with a good shake every week or so. Take advantage of a windy day to air the The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece. Shaking and airing will help to restore the pile.

Machine wash in Woolskin. This detergent will condition and disinfect the wool. Can be machine washed and dried at low heat and low agitation. Do not overdry..wool does best with 15% residual moisture.

This is one of many products offered by Down-Under Wool for the Prevention of Pressure Sores, Bedsores & Decubitus Ulcers. To see these products click"Product List