Essential Medical Supply Sheepette Synthetic Lambskin, 24" x 30"

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Don't waste your money on real sheepskin. This works just as well.Bought this for hubby who started developing bed sores after non-weight bearing surgery. They cleared up right away and didn't come back even though he perspires heavily during the night. Washes like a dream and becomes softer after washing, with minimum pilling.5Expected a finished productThe fabric quality of this synthetic sheep skin seems very good but I expected a finished product meaning that the edges would be finished. This is just a piece of fabric cut from a bolt and not even well cut at that; my 30x40 inch bed pad was slightly more trapezoidal than rectangular. I have already washed and dried it once and it came out fine. I am concerned that the unfinished edges will begin to fray allowing the pile to fall off so I'll update my review if the product holds up to regular washing.3Matts and turns hard and lumpy very quicklyThis faux sheepskin is soft when new, but the edges are scratchy and uncomfortable. As you use it, it matts into hard lumps. The matted fibers can be improved by brushing like a real sheepskin, but being made of thinner fibers, it matts again much faster than real wool.I have also bought genuine sheepskin pieces (for an injured dog) and real sheepskin performs much better and stays incredibly soft. I thought synthetic would be easier to care for than a hide, but this product deteriorates much faster than expected. For $50 you can buy a genuine sheep skin rug that would be more comfortable and hygenic because wool resists bacteria growth while this product does not. Even buying 2-3 rugs to join together would be a better value than this "sheepette" because it would last longer and be more comfortable and safe.1Purchased for a special needs petTrue to size: Purchased the 30"x60", received a piece 31" x 61", so very happy with that.It is just a plain piece of fabric: unlined and unfinished, with no fraying. It has a sturdy backing, which keeps it flat without wrinkling. It is flexible enough to be rolled up, but not folded/creased. When it rolls, it rolls plush side out, so you don't have to worry about the scratchy backing coming up.Bought it for a bunny who was unable to walk while recovering from an illness (head tilt) that caused him to experience extreme vertigo. He would fall down and roll a lot which put him in danger of hurting himself and his eyes. This sheepskin was great: very soft and thick with no shedding. (There was a little fuzz around edges where I cut it to fit, but it was easily plucked off before using.)Bunny could not use the litter box while sick and the moisture wicking properties of this sheepskin are amazing! If you are expecting a fair amount of moisture, you will need to put something absorbent underneath, because liquid passes right through. The surface stayed dry no matter what.I laundered it in the washer and dryer. There was a little shrinkage from the dryer, when I left it in too long one time (it dries fast), but it remained just as plush, soft, and clean as ever, wash after wash, and did not stain. Between the washer and dryer, bits of hay that got stuck in it came right out. It looked brand new every time.I cannot recommend this enough. We really put it through the paces and it performed incredibly well.Bunny is doing fantastic, now, by the way, and doesn't need the sheepskin at all anymore. :)5Extremely comfortable.This is great! Good size. Soft and comfy. Had ankle surgery and not leaving the bed. Have used it for over a month. Does not smell! Great value for the price. Length covers from top of bed to bottom. I have flipped it top to bottom for even wear. Packaging says machine washable but does not give water temperature or wash cycle or drying temperature. Almost afraid to stuff it in my machine. Not going to a laundromat so may have cleaners wash it. Heard it gets matted after washing and drying. Will have to see about that! Would give it 5 stars but needed more specific washing and drying instructions.4Great for beds or chairsWe have bought three of these in the past 2 years. They wash and dry very easily but shrink up a little, so this time I ordered the 30 x 40". My mother-in-law sits on them in her favorite chair so we fold them over a little. This one may even end up being cut in half. I washed it and it's still pretty large, so we'll see if we just fold it or cut it. (you can cut them and they don't fray)This is so nice for a person who sits for long periods. It also keeps her chair clean, so it's great to have a couple of these to wash and keep changing them out.This is thick and cozy and did not shed much at all in the washer and dryer, so it's a two thumbs up from us.(little update: we did end up cutting this in half and it's still plenty big for her chair, so she now has two more to use instead of one)5Grandma Likes ItI bought this for my grandmother to sit on while healing from bed sores. It is wonderful. She folds it over to provide double cushioning, and I believe it is even large enough to cut some off to out on another chair if she wanted to. I haven't washed it yet but will update if there are any problems. Shipping was quick thanks to Prime.5So comfortableI have gone through stage 4 tonsil cancer, and then fell and broke a disc in my back . The put cement in it, and a week later another disc just failed so I had to have the same procedure done. I have been in a chair for months now and I am starting to get a small bedsore. I bought this last week and oh my goodness, what a comfortable piece of material. Of course it isn't real lambskin, but I wouldn't be able to tell the difference. For someone needing an item like this, I would definitely buy it. I only wish I had purchased a larger one.5Slides around on sheetThis is an unfinished square of synthetic lamb skin. It washes well and maintains shape and loft. It feels nice under the body. However, the back is woven and just slides around on the sheets and bunches up under you. If positioned right it has provided some relief for my hip while sleeping on my side but I ultimately decided it was more trouble than it is worth. Will probably end up using as crate pad for dogs.3Worked great!I am homebound, and with Pulmonary Fibrosis, I sleep with my adjustable bed at 85. This creates pressure on my tailbone at night. I had developed some bedsores that I could not get healed.I was skeptical, but found that it did relieve the pressureI put this sheet on my bed, and healed up almost immediately.Kinda "gross" but this product did what I needed. I now keep it on my bed all the time to relieve pressure under my legs, and it is a warm soft addition to my bedding5Excellent Bed Pad Excellent Bed Pad. It has helped my elderly mother to sleep better and decreased her having sore spots on her spine. Also, it has eliminated her sweating during the night. Originally is was stiff but we washed in the washing machine and dryer and the stiff backing soften up nicely. Definitely recommend. 5great product so I thought really like the fact that my husband stays dry at night. the liquid runs though the pad on to the other pads. he stays dry and does not sweat . love it. just ordered another for his chair. the best part is it is helping heal his bed sore on his tail .bone. the first one stopped working after 3 washing. I'm hoping this one lasts longer. washed in plain cold water and low dryer heat. 2

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