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Allergic reactions to wool carpets and rugs?
The natural performance of a wool fiber and its long-lasting properties have protected humans for over 25,000 years. Wool is actually a hypoallergenic fiber. Those who say they are allergic are most often referring to the tingling and tickling sensation of an old wool sweater. Sitting or lying on wool rugs and rugs can rarely, if ever, cause the same effect. No one has ever been treated or diagnosed for anaflactic shock from exposure to wool. Allergies are widespread in developed countries and this problem is increasing for two main reasons: A large number of synthetic substances and petroleum-based products are becoming…
Allergic reactions to wool carpets and rugs?
The natural performance of a wool fiber and its long-lasting properties have protected humans for over 25,000 years. Wool is actually a hypoallergenic fiber. Those who say they are allergic are most often referring to the tingling and tickling sensation of an old wool sweater. Sitting or lying on wool rugs and rugs can rarely, if ever, cause the same effect. No one has ever been treated or diagnosed for anaflactic shock from exposure to wool.
Allergies are common in developed countries and this problem is increasing for two main reasons:
There is no reason why asthmatics or people sensitive to allergies shouldn't enjoy the comfort and good looks of rugs and/or rugs. Wool is non-allergenic and does not promote the growth of dust mites or bacteria. Wool carpet fibers are too long and coarse to be inhaled and therefore do not affect asthmatics. In fact, hard surface floors allow airborne particles to become disturbed and swirl into the air, causing greater irritation in hay fever and asthma sufferers.
Recent data from the Swedish Central Statistics Office, the Army and the Flooring Association show that over the last 20 years, while carpet installations have declined with the increase in installations on hard surfaces, the number of allergy sufferers has increased dramatically over the same period.
Wool fibers actually purify indoor air by absorbing air pollutants and gases. Wool fibers absorb common airborne contaminants such as formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide without releasing VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds). This is one of the reasons why the LEEDS The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Program accepted wool carpet as the only soft surface flooring in its initial testing of accepted flooring products. The permitted products are rubber, bamboo, linoleum, cork and of course wool. All of these products are also rapidly renewable, biodegradable and climate neutral.
Wool not only keeps the air free of many harmful pollutants, but also does not release them when heated. It has been estimated that wool carpets can continuously purify indoor air for up to 30 years. What a natural and beautiful way to help the earth and improve the comfort in your own home.
If you hear someone say, “I’m allergic to wool,” remember that another man-made myth is now being explained and hopefully put to rest.
Inspired by Dana Jones