{"id":2429,"date":"2022-01-19T13:38:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T13:38:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebeddingplanet.com\/?p=2429"},"modified":"2022-04-29T06:59:38","modified_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:59:38","slug":"how-to-soften-a-wool-pillow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thebeddingplanet.com\/how-to-soften-a-wool-pillow\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Soften a Wool Pillow: Step by Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This post is a part of\u00a0the\u00a0complete wool pillow buyers guide<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wool is a beautiful fiber with exceptional properties that other threads do not have. It is warm and maintains its warmth even when it is wet. Wool is equally a resilient material that does not break easily and takes dyes ideally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All these properties explain why wool is one of the most preferred materials for making pillows. It can be spun to various thickness sizes to improve a pillow’s loft. These pillows are also priced fairly meaning anyone can buy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you buy a wool pillow, you are assured of safety and longevity which is an advantage. Many sleepers would find them uncomfortable because they are stiff and even opt for different pillow types<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should not be a matter of concern because you can quickly soften your wool pillow to be comfortable and supportive. Before we look into the details, first look at the type of wool used for making pillows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of Wool Used in Pillows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The wool used for making pillows vary in shapes, fluffiness, softness, and services. There are various types of wool, including merino wool, sheep’s wool, mohair wool, cashmere wool\u2014Angora wool, alpaca wool, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sheep wool is commonly used for making pillows because it is loftier and stays warm for more extended periods. This wool can either be natural or organic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wool can either be obtained from a lamb or a matured sheep. A lamb’s wool is thinner, white, and straight than mature sheep’s wool. Alternatively, adult sheep have thick wool that is either black, white, or brown with longer fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These have moisture-wicking properties that allow temperature control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic wool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organic wool is mainly used because it is safer than other wool forms. This wool is also taken through safe production processes, from birth to shearing. The rearing and grazing fields of the sheep follow humane procedures that are GOTS-certified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A GOTS-certified wool pillow is safe for children. However, the high demand for organic wool has increased dependence on natural wool fibers and ‘eco-wool.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Are Wool Pillows Stiff?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most mammals have scaly hair, and wool is not any different. Animal fiber is hairier, and it can be irritating to the skin. Wool undergoes softening processes during production but may still be stiff when packed in the pillow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people complain about wool pillows being stiff and dense when they initially buy them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It takes a long time for coarse fiber like wool to get soft. They bounce a lot and keep you in an elevated position. The fiber ends can also penetrate the pillow cover and poke you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wool softens depending on how much you use it and wash it. There are various ways to soften your wool pillow, and here are some standard techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Soften a Wool Pillow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Exert pressure before sleeping on it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not many people trust this technique, but it works. Wool fibers can break down their tight bonds when subject to pressure. The fibers loosen over time, and the pillow becomes softer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you do this on your wool pillow before sleeping on it, it will get softer within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a quick guide on how to do it<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n