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Felted Wool Pads
Wool is an alive and responsive fiber and when used for
orthopedic
uses is very comfortable. The properties of the wool
fiber allows the
felt piece to breath thus it is warm in the winter
and cool in the summer.
The wool I used is an all natural product and does not
hurt the sheep
when they are sheared.
When making the wool felt pads to be used with a
prosthetic appliances,
I found that a two layer felt piece works the best.
It is thick enough to
add a real comfort to the wearer, but thin enough to
not interfere with the
fit of the prosthetic.
When wanting a felt pad for the use of a pad to sit or
lay on, I found that
3 or 4 layers worked the best.
I used a blend of 4 different breeds of sheep.
They are Montadale,
Columbia, the belly wool of the Targhee, and also the
Suffolk breeds.
The reason for the use of these breeds is because
they are produced
locally and readily available. The Montadale
fleece added the right
length, the Columbia added a softness, the Targhee
was used for the fast
felting ability and the added softness, along with
the Suffolk breed was
chosen as it is easily available.
Price for wool felt pads: 24" X
24" 2 layers thick..............$ 29.98
24" X 24" 3 layers thick..............$ 38.98
12" X 6" 2 layers thick..............$ 19.98
12" X 6" 3 layers thick..............$ 15.98
We can make wool felt pads for your specific needs in
size and thickness. For additional sizes or thickness please contact
us.
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