Saturday, December 5, 2009

Toddler Bedding Express

Is Your Wool Bedding Itchy? Do You Want a Solution?

Ever wonder why wool is so itchy? It's the chemicals! Wool is put though a process called carbonization, which is a chemical bath to clean the wool. A bath of hydrochloric acid and other chemicals and the normal scouring of soap are all used to clean the wool but all leave residues on the finished product. Sulfuric Acid is then used to remove dyes from recycled wool. These chemical residues left behind can be very harmful. The natural lanolin that keeps the wool soft is stripped away during this process making strands brittle and ragged which causes the wool to be itchy.
Some breeds of sheep have naturally itchy wool like the Katahdin breed. This type of wool with thick, burly fiber is traditionally used for making rugs. The Suffolk breed has medium length wool and is soft with good resilience making it the perfect breed for organic bedding. The Merino breed also has a soft wool but very fine and long making it good for spinning into yarn. Each different breed of sheep has a unique type of wool, each good for different things.
There are many advantages to wool products. Some of these advantages are that wool resists bacteria and it is naturally fire resistant. Sheep grow wool naturally and are not harmed during sheering making them able to keep producing wool year after year. In terms of quality and durability synthetic fill does not compare. Wool does not shift or lump up where down bedding does over time. Wool bedding can last for decades when properly cared for.
Premium eco-wool is wool grown in the USA within certain guidelines. Farmers in the USA are educated in farming practices that are good for the sheep and land. In return for following these practices, farmers are paid twice what they would normally receive for wool. This shows that what is good for the environment is good for the US economy since most other wool is imported from Australia and New Zealand. Premium eco-wool does not go through the carbonization process also no sheep dipping is involved. It is free of any pesticides and washed at least 5 times in hot water. Allergic reactions are rare because the wool does not contain chemicals such as formaldehyde and carbonic acid. Premium eco-wool is completely untreated of all chemicals, bleaches and dyes. There are no pesticides used in the pastures and no chemicals in the feed. Dust mites do not like the wool because it dries so quickly. Also the shearing rooms are kept clean and free of dust and dirt that may contaminate the wool. Wool will not overheat you. It is a natural insulator that helps regulate body temperature. Wool acts as a wick and pulls away moisture and dries quickly, leaving you with a comfortable sleep.
If you are looking for a comfortable sleep for you and your family try toddler bedding and family bedding made from Premium eco-wool. Not only will you and your family benefit from the comfort of a wonderful line of wool but it also is great for our US economy. By purchasing bedding and other products made from premium eco-wool you are helping to create jobs right here in the USA, thus giving us a stronger local economy.
My name is Jodie Ritch and I am mother, an aunt and a homemaker always looking for the safest products for my family. I am part of a family owned internet organic bedding store specializing in toddler bedding. Visit http://www.toddlerbeddingexpress.com today for more useful information when choosing your family's bedding.
Jodie Ritch - EzineArticles Expert Author

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