How long will it take to receive some of the benefits of using Fronzoni woolen bedding?
Many of the benefits begin to take place immediately. The natural support provided by wool, the temperature balance and moisture absorption begin as soon as you start using the products. This will immediately result in a more restful sleep.
Why is wool bedding not that popular in this country?
Wool bedding is beginning to develop a following here because many people who are health conscious have started looking at the research and are wanting the results provided by wool. It is very popular in Australia , New Zealand , Italy and Germany where people are aware of the benefits. As the health movement continues to grow in this country, the use of woolen bedding will increase.
What are the differences between merino, camel and cashmere wool?
All 3 types of wool provide the health and comfort benefits. They are all fine haired wool, with cashmere being the finest. The main differences are color and feel which ends up being a personal preference. Fronzoni is committed to sell only the highest quality of each type of wool at prices comparable to other types of bedding.
Why do wool blankets provide a more relaxed sleeping experience than acrylic blankets?
K.H. Umbach from the Holstein Institute in Germany designed a study to compare the sleeping experience of wool and acrylic by testing the heart beat rate of people sleeping under both. His assumption was that a person with a slow and regular heart beat was far more relaxed than a fast paced and or irregular heart beat. Umbach found that the pulse of sleepers under wool blankets stayed normal at 60 beats per minute while the pulse of those sleeping under the acrylic blankets erratically rose to 80 beats per minute.
How does wool regulate body temperature and moisture?
Wool fiber helps to keep your body at the optimal temperature zone for comfort and rest. Synthetic fibers, down and cotton do not breathe as well as wool and are more likely to trap heat in your bed. Wool buffers the extreme cold or hot air on the outside, keeping your body in that comfort zone. Wool fiber's coil-like shape pulls excess heat and moisture from your skin while you sleep.
How does wool help keep you dry?
Scientists at the Polytechnic Institute in Wales tested wool and the effects of other fibers on human beings as they slept. They monitored people's skin temperature and the temperature and humidity of the air next to the skin. Results showed that wool has the best ability to keep moisture away from your skin and keep your skin drier while you sleep in comparison to any of the other fibers tested. This is very significant since our bodies lose over one pint of water per night while sleeping.
Does Fronzoni Woolen Bedding help people with other health issues?
Many people have reported that sleeping on Fronzoni woolen bedding has helped relieve the following health problems: allergies, asthma, arthritis, back pain, poor circulation and bed sores. We cannot guarantee that this will always be true for everyone. However, the natural properties of wool have been found to reduce the symptoms of all of the health issues listed above.
What are dust mites and how does wool prevent their spread?
Dust Mites are very tiny living insects that most of you unfortunately share your bed with every night. They are believed to be one of the oldest living creatures on earth and are capable of surviving in almost any atmosphere. They feed on, among other things, scales of human skin and hair. Their life span is 2 to 4 months and reproduce very fast and often. They are the cause of many respiratory allergies. One key to their survival is their need for moisture. Wool's natural property is to absorb the moisture produced while you sleep. This results in eliminating the atmosphere Dust Mites need to thrive.
How long can I expect my Fronzoni bedding to last?
Fronzoni bedding is of the highest quality wool. It goes through a process called permanent Superwash which prevents the wool from tangling and locking together. Superwash significantly increases the comfort and longevity of our pure wool Fronzoni products long after our competitors are worn out. If properly cared for (see next question), Fronzoni woolen bedding should provide many years of long comfortable use.
What is the best way to care for Fronzoni bedding?
Fronzoni bedding should be washed once a month in cold water using Kookaburra Shampoo. The spin cycle should only last 1 minute. After washing, the bedding should only be air dried and never be in direct sunlight.