Hypoallergenic has come to mean ‘allergy friendly’ and is used as a way to promise fewer health risks to allergy sufferers. Due to the complex nature of allergies, there can never be any guarantees that a product won’t cause a flare-up, but hypoallergenic products should cause fewer allergic reactions than other equivalent products.
Because there’s no guarantee that a product won’t cause allergy flare-ups, it’s always a good idea to ask questions before you buy. If you're looking for the best pillows for allergy sufferers or bedding for asthma sufferers, find out what makes a manufacturer claim their product is hypoallergenic. From there you can decide if what they have to offer will benefit you.
If you have allergies, you likely look for products marked “hypoallergenic” to avoid triggering an allergic reaction. Hypoallergenic means a product contains few allergy-producing substances known as allergens.
Here are four reasons why wool is hypoallergenic and makes the best hypoallergenic pillows, comforters, and other bedding:
Side note: Unfortunately, if you google ‘dust mites and wool,’ you’ll find many sources that contradict this. All these claims stem from a study conducted in the 1970s. However, this research took place on a tropical island where temperatures were 100°F+ with high humidity. In our view, the extreme conditions allowed dust mites to breed in the wool used.
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Many people think that feeling an itch from their scratchy wool sweater means they’re allergic to wool, but that’s usually not the case. It is a common misconception that wool is an allergen, and research by the Woolmark Companyconcluded that the reason for the itchiness and prickle is not the fiber type but rather the large diameter of the fibers. Not only is wool not an allergen, but it has actually been proven to be beneficial for dermatitis and eczema sufferers.
Generally, coarse, prickly fibers (not just wool) may cause sensitivity and itching, not allergies. People who show skin sensitivity to coarse wool products usually find other rough fabrics uncomfortable as well. Symptoms of a true allergic reaction include:
A lot more is now known about production techniques, and quality hypoallergenic wool products will contain only fine, soft fibers — particularly when used in anything that will touch or rub against the skin. This is handy when you’re looking for a hypoallergenic mattress cover or hypoallergenic mattress padthat your skin will be in close contact with throughout the night.
To avoid irritation, look for fibers with a low micron count. Fibers that have a low micron count will be softer and less prickly on the skin. Look for fibers with less than 24 microns in diameter to prevent discomfort.
Our answer to the question, ‘is wool hypoallergenic?’ is a resounding ‘yes.’ And it’s these allergy-reducing properties that make wool the best hypoallergenic bedding material. We offer the best pillows and bedding for allergy sufferers if you deal with night-time allergies or asthma. View our range of hypoallergenic bedding to see how it could help you get a more comfortable night’s sleep.
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