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Medical sheepskin has been used for a long time in the treatment of diseases and as an adjunct to medical therapy, which explains its frequent application in healthcare and comfort-oriented industries. This uniquely designed one is not a typical sheepskin that you might have seen around, but rather it’s a special-purpose sheepskin, which is specifically made to relieve pain and provide support for people who get limited mobility or suffer skin issues. What Makes Medical Sheepskin Unique? Unlike normal ones, medical-grade sheepskin is refined through thorough processes to satisfy quite demanding healthcare requirements. They generally give a treatment designed to resist bacterial growth, plus it is simple to clean them without any loss of softness or structure. The wool fibers are so compact and hardwearing that the weight of the body is quite rightly cushioned and distributed. The pressure points are minimized, thereby reducing the possibility of developing pressure sores, which are one of the main concerns for bedridden patients. Benefits Beyond Comfort The medical sheepskin, as a product so naturally made from animal fibers, is both a cooling and a warming system for the skin. It uses one of the body's thermal regulation mechanisms to cool the skin in summer and warm it in winter, a fact that promotes a comfortable experience no matter what the season of the year is. In addition, to be exact, its hygroscopic characteristic attracts the moisture from the skin, makes it dry, and therefore contributes to the healing process. For those patients suffering from conditions such as arthritis, if it is used as cushioning, joint pain cannot manifest in such a strong form, but a calmer one. Applications in Healthcare The use of medical sheepskin is not limited only to hospital beds but also to the field of mobility aids such as wheelchairs due to the properties of the narrow surface. Medical sheepskin is applied here as a bed strip or a seat cushion and also as an interior element of a shoe—to remove rubbing and cutting pain by extention. It can come highly recommended by those who care for patients because it requires minimum upkeep, which is a good long-term cost-saving option. Medical sheepskin is a wonderful addition to what you may regard as a comfort accessory. It presents the oasis of luxury and the pinnacle of utility that backs both physical capacity, as well as a good life, thus making it a worthy investment, if anyone wants to get a therapeutic relief, from any of life's ailments.

As some of you may remember we are in the repairs game and we don't MAKE jackets &c/ Some time back we were discussing WW2 flight jackets and just for fun we started putting together a design that we might have submitted to the Ministry of Supply back in the 1930s bearing in mind what we now know 100 years on and it turned into a sort-of project. And so here is another of the jackets we don't make :-)

Hello! I'm looking for help/advice to fix up a schott nyc vintage bomber jacket since im admittedly very VERY inexperienced with any sort of leatherworking. I got it from a close friend who has had it for a while and has done his best to "keep up" with the damage the leather has sustained through tough love. Im mainly worried as through my research sheepskin seems to be pretty sensitive and the tears aren't the best. They're covered by leather patches atm but they're pretty distracting and meant as a momentary solution. Im not sure if I should see someone to fix them, if theyre beyond repair or will be far too expensive to do so currently, or if i should just paint over the patches and rougher spots? I'll enclose some photos, so please let me know what the best course of action is and dont hesitate to let me know if more info is needed. Cheers!

I am sewing seat covers with a sheepskin front and 2-way vinyl on the sides and back. I did sheepskin and leather for the same seats 9 years ago and the sheepskin has pulled away from the seam. Is this a technique issue? What type of seams should i be using? I trim the sheepskin from the edge to the seam line.

Hi there, I sew sheepskin at a tannery on allbook & hashfield 'success' cup seamers. One of the machines is difficult to use and I think it's a problem with the feeding disc. The sheepskin isn't being fed through consistently so the stitching gets bunched up and is very uneven. Compared to the other machines I think the feeding disc on the problem machine feels a bit slack to turn by hand and wonder if this could be the issue. There is a hex bolt in the axle that turns the feeding disc and I wonder if tightening that will make the feeding disc a bit stiffer and more functional. Does anyone have experience of this? Ive attached a couple pics of a similar model (I'm not at work today, just at home mentally troubleshooting) Thank you!

when I try to sew two pieces of sheepskin together the needle keeps getting stuck does anyone know of a tool I can use to pull the needle through like a pliers or something.

How do I stitch sheepskin to saddle skirting ?

Hello. I'm looking for some suppliers for shearling sheepskin suitable for making slippers. Thank you.

Anyone know where I can find some of this? I did find it at a tourist trap here in Anchorage for $1500. That was much more than I wanted to pay, plus it had already been crafted into an item. I am looking for a hide I can craft into my own creation. I don't expect it to be cheap, but less than many people's monthly income. I added a pic so hopefully it showed up. I'm new to posting. CyLee PS Thanks in advance for thinking on this, keeping an eye out for some for me, and any leads if you have any. I love this group of fantastic people!