This soft yet supportive 100% natural sheepskin fleece Back Protector is a must for all wheelchair users.
The Back Protectors have material backing to provide added support. The size of the Back protectors are 18"x18" (46cm x 46cm). They are washable up to 80°C and can be tumble-dried. The fleece will retain its supportive pile over hundreds of washes.
Washing Instructions and Care of your Sheepskin fleeces
Hand or machine wash with a plain liquid soap product. Never use any detergent, bleach or fabric softeners.
The Australian CSIRO have developed a sheepskin shampoo and woolwash with conditioner specifically designed to maintain the comfort and therapeutic properties of sheepskin. We strongly recommend the use of this product which contains in addition, leather conditioners and Tea Tree Oil which has antibacterial properties and is a highly effective against dust mites.
Aussie Fleece Natural GOLD sheepskins can be machine washed at up to 60°C and cool tumble dried or left to dry naturally.
Aussie Fleece Medical GREEN sheepskins can be machine washed or industrially washed at up to 80°C (Hospital requirements for thermal disinfection) and then warm tumble dried without any loss of the natural characteristics of the wool.
The sheepskins can also be given a periodic brushing to bring up the full density of the wool fibres.
Following these simple care instructions your Aussie Fleece natural sheepskin will give you years of service over hundreds of washings!