Im curious about ppls exp with this as a comfort layer? Does it help with pressure relief? Is it soft firm? Im thinking about putting a layer underneath a stretch knit cover as extra pressure relief for my hips. I have boney hips. Would the wool batting layer eventually move and shift? Like if i added an inch of wool batting.
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Yes, and probably not in the way you might be used to.
Using wool batting as a comfort layer can be a good option for pressure relief, especially if you have bony hips. Wool tends to be soft yet supportive, which can help distribute weight more evenly and reduce pressure points. I’d say it reduces pressure rather than offers traditional pressure relief.
We often think of pressure relief with materials like latex and memory foam because those allow your body to sink in and float into position. With wool, it’s a bit different. When you lie on a wool layer, the parts of your body that protrude sink into the wool, while the curvy parts have the wool conform to them. This can relieve pressure on vulnerable areas. However, wool can compact over time, becoming firmer in those areas, and that pressure-relieving feel may fade. Other materials don’t get as firm upon compaction.
Think of it this way: any soft cushion material will soften the impact on your bones when sitting or lying on a hard surface. So, wool will reduce the rigid impact of a hard surface on your body, which we can call pressure relief. It can be quite comfortable for your situation, even if we don’t typically think of wool as a pressure-relieving material like latex or memory foam.
Regarding shifting, while wool batting can compress over time, if you layer it properly and secure it under a stretch knit cover, it shouldn’t move around too much. An inch of wool batting should provide a nice buffer, but you might want to check it periodically to ensure it’s evenly distributed. I do find that with my wool topper, I need to fluff it every time I change the sheets—rotate it, shake it (like the rope exercise), and flip it—to prevent deep body impressions.
Wool is very good for temperature control and from experience, sleeping on 3" of wool, even as a topper, keeps the temperature regulated not to feel hot or warm.
I know this is a sort of answer, but hopefully you get the idea.
Maverick
TY for answer. What wool topper do you use? What is the thickness?
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Wool Topper 3" organic hand tufted
This is the one I have. It was made by a company called Natural Felt, which makes them for several vendors, one a former TMU Trusted Member. Cotton Clouds and Futons, was previously owned by Natural Felt owner, in Oregon. The business has now be taken over by Oregon Natural Fiber Mill. You can get it through them too. They are very nice folks and hopefully, they will become a TMU Trusted Member in the future as they revamp their business model.
I was thinking about using something like this:
Just using something like that as a comfort layer. Prob not all batting is the same. Like in this case theres heavier batting.
That batting looks very good. Much like the batting i used to line my pillows when filling them with either my horesehair filling and my latex noodle fill. I experimented with different thicknesses and combinations to create different feels. Sonoma Wool Batting .
Good luck with it!
Yeah I saw that 1 too. Might give it a try. Wondering if it would shift around.
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In my pillows, it does not. Cant speak for how it will work in the mattress.
So I ordered batting from Sonoma. Amazing quality. Very soft and def helps with the hip pain. Using it as a topper. 3 layers of it. Very fast shipping as they are based in Mass and im in VT. Will probably get a mattress cover/protector for it. Def recommend Sonoma for anyone looking for batting.
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Great folks there. Excellent customer service.