That pair of BooRoos feel great on your feet, but did you know they provide a health boost, too? Here’s a quick rundown on the merits of wool as a natural material.
- Resistance to mildew. Wool fibers allow moisture to pass through without retaining any of the moisture in the wool itself. Mold and mildew simply cannot survive without a damp environment. This fiber will keep you both warm and dry.
- Wool regulates temperature. Those kinky wool fibers hold a pocket of air close to your body. And here’s an amazing fact: Wool’s coil-shaped fibers not only naturally wick excess heat and moisture from your skin, they’re also incredibly tough! If you had the patience, you could bend one wool fiber 20,000 times and it will still spring back! Those kinky fibers are one reason why wool blankets create an optimal temperature zone for a good night’s sleep.
Wool coverings lower heart rate. One study demonstrated using wool-filled comforters actually has a heart-health benefit, as it lowers a person’s heart rate. That’s one indicator the sleeper has entered into deep, relaxed state. What does that mean for you? There’s no need to count sheep here!
So, whether you’re wearing our boots, hats or simply decorating your home, wool is the healthy and sustainable way to go!