Medical sheepskin heel protectors. The heel protectors protect the heels from pressure and impacts. Easy to put on thanks to Velcro fasteners.
Medical sheepskin is natural like our own skin because it is made up of identical building blocks. The fleece is breathable, temperature-balancing and moisture-regulating; it is also supple, elastic, hard-wearing and highly tear-resistant.
An important property of wool, which it shares with many natural proteins, is its ability to bind and neutralise acids, alkalis and other chemicals as well as odours. Wool ensures a pleasant microclimate and protection against internal and external pollutants; sweat from inside and, for example, sulphur dioxide from outside are bound. Medical sheepskin has a pleasant natural warmth and never feels cold – even when damp.
The fleece relieves body and muscle tension and promotes circulation in connective tissue and muscles. Thanks to the unique structure of the wool fibre, medical sheepskin also acts as a thermostat and hydrostat; it is comfortable on hot summer days as well as in the cold season. Regardless of the outside temperature, the fleece provides even, dry warmth of approx. 28°C.
The scale structure of the wool fibre repels dirt; the fleece has a self-cleaning effect. The fleece is antibacterial and is therefore well suited for allergy sufferers. The natural lanolin content (wool grease content) of the fleece also protects the skin.
Relugan tanning (also known as medical tanning):
Synthetic tanning agents are used. This tanning process is recommended, among others, by ÖKO-Test magazine (issue 2/95). It offers the optimal combination of skin compatibility, durability and washability.
» Washing instructions:
Relugan tanning (known as medical tanning):
Always wash the fleece separately. The fleece may be washed at max. 30°C on a gentle cycle in the washing machine or by hand. Wash only with a special sheepskin detergent (e.g. our Orgaterm Biological Sheepskin Detergent). To speed up drying, when hand-washing, squeeze out most of the rinse water, or when machine-washing, spin the fleece at low speed. Never dry with heat or in direct sunlight. Dry slowly and, during drying, repeatedly pull the leather side of the fleece over an edge, e.g. the edge of a table or the back of a chair, to make it soft and supple again.
