Why is wool better for yo and our planet?

  • Wool fibres are complex structures, they’re not hollow fibres like hair. This means wool can do amazing things. (Image of a fibre)
  • Wool controls temperature whether it’s on the body of the sheep or on us. It does this, not just by reacting to external temperatures, but also by reacting to skin temperature, which it does minute by minute helping to maintain body temperature at a healthy level.
  • Due to its unique composition wool can absorb moisture, holding up to 35% of its own weight in water before feeling wet. The cellular structure of the wool fibre and the natural crimp of the yarn create microscopic channels, this allows moisture to be transported from the skin and spread evenly through the fibres and to be evaporated out into the air.
  • The wool’s surface remains dry which make it an inhospitable environment for dust mites.
  • But that’s not all. Wool repels bacteria. The outermost layer of the wool fibre, the epicuticle, is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water which hinders bacteria from adhering to the surface.  Wool fibres also have a slightly acidic surface pH, which creates an environment that is not conducive to the growth of many bacteria.
  • Unlike manmade materials which rely on antibacterial chemicals coatings to reduce odour, wool's structure can trap odour molecules within the fibre, away from bacteria, which is why the garment can remain fresh for longer. These absorbed odours are then released when the wool is aired.
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  • This makes wool very clean and cooling, ideal for asthmatics, eczema and allergy sufferers, and ideal for bedding, resulting in better sleep, and better sleep means healthier people.
  • And because wool is so clean, you don’t need to wash it, you just need to air it on a nice sunny day.
  • Wool is absolutely sustainable and eco friendly, and naturally compostable, so it’s better for the planet. But if you look after wool it will last a lifetime.
So why choose a Baavet?

  • At Baavet we use wool directly from local farmers, paying them a premium for their wool, and we work closely with the British Wool Board maintaining a high standard of wool.
  • We genuinely do manufacture all our bedding in the UK. If you are thinking of buying from other wool companies it’s worth double checking where the products are made.
  • Our duvets are not “handcrafted” which means handling the wool, which then has to be needled making it heavy, almost like a blanket. A Baavet is professionally made, using carded (combed) wool fed directly into a quilter to maintain a nice fluffy state, full of air. Light yet perfectly temperature regulating.
  • There are some companies selling a machine washable wool duvet but this wool goes through a very toxic chemical process called the Hercosett process, this process strips the outer cuticles from the wool and then coats it with a polymer to stop it shrinking. Baavet wool is “natural wool” we don’t use any nasty chemicals in any part of our process.
  • At Baavet we use the finest cotton which is tightly woven, with a dust resistant sheen that will not allow wool fibres to come through.
  • We have a channelled quilting pattern which, over time, allows the wool to loft and help to regulate your temperature more efficiently.
  • At Baavet we have 4 different weights of duvet, Super light, Light, Medium, and Winter. Although wool can control temperature, too much wool can trap heat. Imagine a sheep on the mountains with its thick fleece compared to a lowland sheep, and it’s the same with people, some people live in really warm houses, some in cold houses, so we offer something to suit everyone.
  • If you look after your Baavet it will last a lifetime, no more duvets clogging up landfill.

Wool fibre structure