I asked an expert panel of bedding designers and sleep scientists where they stand on the great duvet debate – and their ...

A Texas inmate with a wool allergy has been trying to obtain a cotton blanket for 10 years. He eventually opted to file a pro se lawsuit alleging civil rights violations, and a federal judge ruled ...

Lanolin is thought to be responsible for wool allergies, so people who are allergic to wool may want to avoid it. Haz-Map classifies lanolin as a “skin sensitizer,” which means it may lead to ...

Joyce Dear Joyce: You may be allergic to the natural lanolin found in sheeps' wool, but that would be very rare. Only about 6 percent of those who are tested for lanolin allergy turn up positive.

Wool may be helpful to people with some types of allergies due to the naturally occurring lanolin and fiber structure. Both of these resist dust mites and mildew, making it ideal for those who ...

Most likely it’s sensitivity to thicker (and coarser) fiber diameter or fiber ends, not a wool allergy, which is practically unknown. 8. Less lush pastures — such as in a drought — can produce finer ...

Wool comforters also make a good alternative to down for people who can’t tolerate it due to allergies but still want non-synthetic insulation. For those allergic to lanolin, which is a ...

He said there was no wool in the blankets. “An offender who asks for an alternative due to a potential medical issue is tested for any potential allergies and if warranted offered a medical pass ...