Compare Prevention Products
Use Wool Color as a guide for Pressure Sore Prevention:
- Green Wool ( AS 4480.1) products have a pile density of 3000 GSM: ..BEST
- Blue Wool products have a wool pile density of at least 1900 GSM ( grams per square meter)..BETTER
- White Wool products are 550 - 1050 GSM…GOOD
It is the wool that prevents the pressure sores. Higher GSM products are most effective. All Medical Sheepskin and Merino wool products are derived from premium quality Merino sheep. Their wool offers luxurious comfort and effective Pressure Sore Prevention.
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Australian Medical Sheepskin Overlay (AS 4480.1) |
Pressure Smart XD 1900 Overlay
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(AS 4480.1) Superior Overlay
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Pressure Smart XD1900 Superior Overlay
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The Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece
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Hospital Wool Fleece
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Size |
38” x 28” |
26” x 40” |
30” x 60” |
30” x 60” |
35’ x 80” |
30” x 60” |
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Machine Wash |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Machine Dry |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Colour |
Green |
Blue |
Green |
Blue |
White |
White |
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Leather Backing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
N0 |
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Pile Density = gram/square metre) |
3000 |
1900 |
3000 |
1900 |
550 |
1050 |
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Urine Resistant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Feel/Touch
Prevention Rating |
Silky
BEST |
Very Smooth
Excellent |
Silky
BEST |
Very Smooth. Ideal for "heavier" people.
Excellent |
Smooth
Very Good |
Very Smooth
Excellent |
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Guarantee |
50 washes |
50 washes |
50 washes |
50 washes |
50 washes |
50 washes |
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Price
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$198.73 |
$179.73 |
$630.00 |
$375.00 |
$195.00 |
$275.00 |
Pressure Sore Prevention involves regulating:
- Pressure
- Skin Moisture
- Shear or skin tearing forces
All Medical Sheepskin and Merino wool products do this to varying degrees. It all depends on the GSM. The more wool there is, the better is the protection.
CARE:
All products should be laundered in Woolskin- the detergent and conditioner developed in Australia by the tanning industry. Woolskin conditions and disinfects wool using Tea Tree Oil and Myrtle Oil, reducing the chance of wound infection.
Please Note: If ordinary household detergents, such as Woolite or Tide, are used for laundering , permanent damage of the leather backing may occur.