Frequently Asked Medical Sheepskin Questions -

Q. Are these Medical Sheepskins made to an Australian Standard?

Our Tannery Partner is one of the few tanneries in the world where HiTemp medical sheepskins conform to the high quality Australian Standard AS4480.1.

Q. Can the medical sheepskins be washed in Hot water?

Yes just follow the instructions on the washing page , they are suitable for well over 50 washes in hot water. The Yelow General Purpose Medical skin is Washable to 60°c / 140 °f . The Green Urine Resistant Medical sheepskin is Washable to 80°c / 176°f WITHOUT DETERIORATION.

Q. Will Australian Medical sheepskins reduce Bed sores or Pressure Ulcers?

Tests demonstrate that patients using medical sheepskin for pressure ulcer treatment benefit from a reduction in pressure of more than 50%, compared to a standard mattress or mattress cover.

Q. How long has the medical sheepskin been around?

Launched in 1997, the Australian Medical Sheepskin was a world first in pressure ulcer treatment and pressure ulcer prevention. Then, in August 2000, researchers began the world's largest clinical trial on pressure ulcer treatment and pressure ulcer prevention using medical sheepskin. Focusing on bedsores, the trial was carried out by The Royal Melbourne Hospital and the CSIRO Textile and Fibre Technology Leather Research Centre, with funding from the National Health Medical Research Council. The results confirmed the advantages of medical sheepskin in pressure ulcer prevention and pressure ulcer treatment.

Q. How soft is the skin?

The under side of the skin is buffed up to 10 times to give a clean and soft finish.

Q. Does a sheepskin absorb moisture?

Absorbs up to 36% of its dry weight in moisture without feeling damp, keeping you cool in summer and warm during winter

Q. How soft is the wool (and how long)?

The Urine Resistant Green Medical Sheepskin offers Added Comfort - with a wool length off 33mm long (exceeding Australian standards)

Q. Are they Hypo-allergic?

Q. How large are your Medical Shepskins?

Our sheepskins are all natural shape , as such there are variances in the actual skin size. Generally they are 40" (1000mm) - 44" long and 24" (600mm) -30" wide .