These soft yet supportive 100% natural sheepskin fleece Wheelchair Foot Rest Protectors are a must for all wheelchair users.

These 100% natural sheepskin fleece Foot Rest covers have the following benefits:

• Proven to help pressure sores
• Cool and breathable, will keep you dry and non-sticky all day long
• Easy to fit in seconds over existing wheelchair footrests
• Fits all sizes of wheelchairs

The size of the Foot Rest 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!