Wool Heel/Elbow Protector — Medical/Therapeutic Off‑Loading (950 g Wool Pile)

High‑Density Wool • Pressure Relief • Fragile Skin Protection

Our Wool Heel/Elbow Protector is designed for medical and therapeutic off‑loading, using a dense 950‑gram medical‑grade wool pile to cushion vulnerable heels and elbows. This protector is part of our trusted line of wool pressure relief products used in long‑term care, home‑care, and rehabilitation settings.

The plush wool pile redistributes pressure, reduces friction, and helps prevent irritation, redness, and early skin breakdown, essential benefits for individuals at risk of pressure injuries. This makes it an excellent alternative to traditional medical sheepskin or foam‑based protectors.

Double Velcro straps allow for secure, adjustable placement on any heel or elbow.

Benefits

• High‑density 950 g wool pile for superior cushioning

• Helps prevent irritation, redness, and skin breakdown

• Supports pressure ulcer prevention wool protocols

• Naturally antimicrobial — discourages bacteria, mold, and fungus

• Moisture‑wicking medical wool keeps skin dry

• Temperature‑regulating medical wool prevents overheating

• Reduces friction for wool for fragile skin

• Easy to adjust with two Velcro straps

• Ideal for limited mobility, overnight use, and off‑loading

This protector is widely used in long‑term care wool products programs and home‑care environments.

What It’s Made Of

We use a specialized sheep wool fabric — real wool fibres knitted into a soft, durable backing. This creates a washable, breathable, humane alternative to hide‑based medical sheepskin pad products.

• No animal hide

• Machine washable

• Breathable and long‑lasting

• Safe for clinical and therapeutic use

Care Instructions

• Machine wash on delicate in cool/lukewarm water (up to 70°C)

• Use wool soap with lanolin

• Air dry or tumble with no heat

• Spot clean as needed

• Avoid direct sunlight and high heat

Wool is naturally antimicrobial and does not require frequent washing.