Natural Wool Fabrics in Physiotherapy

Gieremek, Krzysztof; Ciesla, Wojciech

doi:10.5772/38432

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“…Notably, the bed microclimate between sleepwear and bedcover around the middle part of the body was known to be thermally comfortable when the temperature ranged between 31.1°C and 31.6°C. 26 …”

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The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C

Shin¹,

Halaki²,

Swan³

et al. 2016

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The fibers used in clothing and bedding have different thermal properties. This study aimed to investigate the influences of textile fabrics on sleep under different ambient temperature (Ta) conditions. Seventeen healthy young participants (ten males) underwent nine nights of polysomnography testing including an adaptation night. Participants were randomized to each of the three binary factors: sleepwear (cotton vs wool), bedding (polyester vs wool), and Ta (17°C vs 22°C with relative humidity set at 60%). Skin temperature (Tsk) and core temperature (Tc) were monitored throughout the sleep period. Sleep onset latency (SOL) was significantly shortened when sleeping in wool with trends of increased total sleep time and sleep efficiency compared to cotton sleepwear. At 17°C, the proportion of sleep stages 1 (%N1) and 3 (%N3) and rapid eye movement sleep was higher, but %N2 was lower than at 22°C. Interaction effects (sleepwear × Ta) showed a significantly shorter SOL for wool than cotton at 17°C but lower %N3 for wool than cotton at 22°C. A significantly lower %N2 but higher %N3 was observed for wool at 17°C than at 22°C. There was no bedding effect on sleep. Several temperature variables predicted the sleep findings in a stepwise multiple regression analysis and explained 67.8% of the variance in SOL and to a lesser degree the %N2 and %N3. These findings suggest that sleepwear played a contributory role to sleep outcomes and participants slept better at 17°C than at 22°C.

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The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C

Shin¹,

Halaki²,

Swan³

et al. 2016

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The potential application of sheep wool as a component of composites

Szatkowski

Tadla

Flis

et al. 2021

Roczniki Naukowe Polskiego Towarzystwa Zootechnicznego

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<b>Composite materials, which can have a wide range of properties, can have an important role in protecting the natural environment. Until now, the most popular fibres used in composites have been those obtained by chemical processes. Natural fibres are much less commonly used, but interest in them is growing due to the principles of eco-development, care for the environment, and their important fact that they are biodegradable. Sheep wool, due to its unique physicochemical properties, such as thermal and sound insulation and the ability to absorb and release moisture, can be used as a fibre in biodegradable composites. Biodegradable polymers are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to plastics, which have a negative impact on the environment. Although the use of biodegradable polymers is limited by their poor mechanical and thermal properties, a filler in the form of sheep wool fibres increases the mechanical properties of the composite and reduces production costs, while maintaining its biodegradability. Mixed wool is treated as a waste product which is difficult to utilize in the textile industry, but innovative applications in agriculture and medicine provide the opportunity to make use of it. As a fibre with unique physicochemical properties, wool can be used as an element of biocomposites in line with the strategies of bioeconomy and sustainable development.

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Natural Wool Fabrics in Physiotherapy

Cited by 2 publications

References 37 publications

The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C

The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C

The potential application of sheep wool as a component of composites

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The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17&deg;C and 22&deg;C

The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17&deg;C and 22&deg;C

The potential application of sheep wool as a component of composites

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The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C

The effects of fabric for sleepwear and bedding on sleep at ambient temperatures of 17°C and 22°C