Australian AS4480.1 Medical Sheepskin | Natural | 105cm x 65cm | Jumbo

AS4480.1 is the Australian Standard for medical sheepskins used in hospitals and aged care. It means our sheepskin has been rigorously tested and CSIRO-approved for pressure sore prevention. The certification guarantees the wool has 4,000-6,000 dense fibres per cm², can withstand high-temperature washing (up to 80°C), is fire-resistant, and provides clinically proven pressure relief. You’ll see the AS4480.1 stamp on the leather side of every genuine medical sheepskin we sell.

CSIRO studies show our AS4480.1 sheepskin reduces pressure by over 50% compared to standard mattresses. Each of the thousands of springy wool fibres acts like a mini shock absorber, distributing your body weight evenly and eliminating pressure points. Foam compresses and stays compressed; our natural curly Australian wool bounces back between each fibre, maintaining that pressure relief hour after hour. Plus, the wool keeps skin dry by wicking moisture away—wet skin breaks down faster.

Absolutely. That’s one of the key features of AS4480.1 certification. You can machine wash this sheepskin at up to 80°C (high temperature cycle) using wool-safe detergent. This is crucial for infection control in hospitals and aged care, and essential if you’re dealing with incontinence. Regular sheepskins would be destroyed by high-temp washing, but ours are specially tanned to handle it while maintaining their therapeutic properties.

Yes. Our AS4480.1 sheepskins are urine-resistant, meaning accidents won’t ruin them. The wool naturally wicks moisture away from the skin (it can absorb up to 36% of its weight in moisture), releasing it into the air to keep skin dry. This is vital for preventing both pressure sores and skin irritation. Simply machine wash at high temperature after soiling.

The opposite, actually. Medical sheepskin is famous in hospitals for helping patients who have “night sweats.” The dense wool fibres create air pockets that regulate temperature—keeping you warm in winter but wicking moisture away and allowing airflow in summer. Many customers tell us it’s cooler than sleeping directly on sheets because it doesn’t trap heat and humidity against the skin like synthetic materials do.

With proper care, our AS4480.1 medical sheepskins typically last 3-5+ years even with daily use and frequent high-temperature washing. The Australian curly wool is incredibly durable and doesn’t mat down like inferior straight pile. The dense fibre structure maintains its pressure-relieving properties wash after wash. Many aged care facilities report using the same sheepskins for years.

Yes, our AS4480.1 sheepskin is naturally hypoallergenic. The lanolin (natural wool oil) is retained during tanning, which actually has antimicrobial properties that resist bacteria and odours. Most people with “wool allergies” react to coarse fibres—our medical wool is ultra-fine and soft. It’s used extensively in hospitals for patients with fragile, sensitive skin. The Natural Colour option is undyed, making it ideal for extreme sensitivities.

You’re comparing a CSIRO-certified medical device to a lifestyle product. Our AS4480.1 sheepskins meet strict Australian hospital standards—they’re TGA registered (Therapeutics Goods Administration), made from premium Australian curly wool, tanned in Australia to handle high-temp washing, fire-resistant, and clinically proven to prevent pressure sores. Cheaper sheepskins can’t be washed above 30°C, aren’t dense enough for medical use, and haven’t passed clinical trials. When preventing painful pressure sores that can take 6+ months to heal, the quality difference is worth every dollar.