Question from laa
Hi Debra,
We recently purchased a high-quality featherbed (made from polyester, “down alternative”). Trying to relieve hip pain from a saggin innerspring mattress.
Well – the pain after the first night was the worst I’ve had in years – I sunk way, way down into the featherbed (in the hip area) – much worse than sleeping on my old mattress alone.
My question: Would a wool topper (Shepherd’s Dream has a nice one) be more firm and not sink so far down? I know wool is good for pressure point pain relief – which is what I need – and I know it compresses. But will it actually have a deep, deep “hole” after sleeping on it one night?
Thanks! Also – have heard some people say wool has a strong odor (Vivetique organic mattress with organic cotton, wool and innerspring – no rubber of any kind – has received quite a few complaints). Your opinion?
Debra’s Answer
I had a featherbed once and stopped using it because my body weight pushed the feathers aside as I slept and made a hole, which kind of defeated the purpose.
I have a Shepherd’s Dream wool topper on my bed and it does not make a hole like a featherbed. The wool stays in place and offers cushioning night after night, year after year.
I have not noticed an odor from the wool used in my bed. Shepherd’s Dream will send out samples of the materials, so you can try that before you buy.
