Scientific studies confirm it: deep and restful sleep is essential to lead a healthy and energetic life. And to promote quality sleep, wool bedding stands out for its many benefits.
Sleep, a complex mechanism
Sleep is divided into different stages: from 1 to 4, depending on its depth, and includes the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase dedicated to dreams. The ideal pattern alternates between periods of deep sleep (stages 3 and 4) and dream phases, punctuated by periods of lighter sleep and brief awakenings. But this cycle can be easily disrupted by external factors, thus impacting the quality of your sleep.
A polysomnographic study conducted under various climatic conditions showed that participants sleeping with wool sleepwear and bedding experienced improved sleep efficiency at cool (17°C) or neutral (22°C) temperatures compared to those using non-wool materials. At warm temperatures (29°C), wool sleepwear significantly improved total sleep time, reducing awakenings and promoting faster sleep onset.
- Better pressure point distribution: Wool mattress toppers distribute the body's pressure points better than cotton sheets, improving sleepers' overall comfort.
- Reduced risk of pressure sores: In patients with reduced mobility, wool mattress toppers reduced the number of pressure sores by half.
- Better comfort for newborns: Studies have shown that babies with jaundice cried less and were calmer when sleeping on wool rather than cotton. Additionally, underweight newborns gained 61% more weight when sleeping on wool.
- Natural thermoregulation: Wool helps stabilize body temperature throughout the night, in line with the natural biological rhythm.
- Moisture Absorption: Wool can absorb about 30% of its weight in water without feeling damp, helping to limit temperature fluctuations and keep you dry.
- Better durability: Thanks to its crimped and elastic structure, wool keeps its shape and flexibility for longer, while limiting the production of dust linked to wear.