Organic / Eco Wool Mattresses and Toppers

Enjoy better sleep all year 'round with a natural, breathable organic wool mattress and topper which support deep and restorative sleep. 

For over 20 years, Shepherd's Dream has been producing 100% natural, non-toxic, all-wool mattresses and toppers in the USA. With a passion for healthy sleep, their mattresses offer all the ingredients needed to create a breathable, supportive sleep system.  These wool mattresses and toppersare hand-crafted with top-quality raw materials, and are designed to last a lifetime.

Committed to Sustainability

Not only does Shepherd’s Dream use only organic cotton and locally grown wool; but they are committed to taking every step possible to create a truly earth-friendly and sustainable company. They re-use boxes, buy 100% post-consumer-waste paper, cruise thrift stores before buying new office equipment, use every energy-efficient method and product they can find. They are living proof that a business can make green choices and still remain competitive with bigger businesses.

Why Wool Bedding?

Studies show that wool has a natural ability to maintain your body's optimal temperature, calm your nerves, and lower your heart rate. This encourages deeper sleep and reduces middle-of-the-night tossing and turning. Wool bed systems support your spine's natural alignment and help relieve painful pressure points. Wool has been said to relieve arthritis pain, rheumatism and back pain.

Wool regulates temperature and is remarkably comfortable in all seasons. In the winter it warms you without overheating or causing clamminess. Conversely, in warmer seasons, it helps to keep you cool by wicking moisture away from your skin. This capability makes wool the ideal fiber for bedding, as it helps your body maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the night, regardless of the season. Wool bedding is especially helpful for those who experience night-sweats or hot flashes, and is most effective when the entire bed is made of these naturally breathable fibers. Wool is resistant to dust-mites, mold and mildew.

Natural, Chemical Free, Sustainable

The Eco Wool used in Shepherd's Dream mattresses and toppers is entirely derived from sheep that are raised in Oregon following strict criteria to ensure top quality, chemical-free wool. Materials are processed in the USA without chemicals or flame retardents. Wool is naturally flame retardant because the protective lanolin coating on the fibers makes it naturally resistant to combustion, so wool bedding passes government-mandated flame tests without the addition of chemical flame retardants.

Product Care and Maintenance

Shepherd's Dream wool mattresses will compress about 10% during the first 6 months of use, so we recommend sleeping in different areas and rotating your mattress on a regular basis. With proper care, the mattress will last for several decades. And Shepherd's Dream will refurbish mattresses after 10, 20 or 30 years upon request. Snuggle Mate toppers should be removed from the bed to air out periodically. The toppers will compress about 30% over the first six months of use, so they should also be rotated on a regular basis.

Shipping

Shepherd's Dream mattresses and toppers are shipped by UPS Ground. The shipping cost for mattresses is included in the purchase prices shown below. Shipping for toppers is calculated at check-out. Mattresses and toppers are produced and shipped in one to four weeks. If you need a mattress quicker, rush orders are accepted for an additional 10% charge; or contact us about Suite Sleep's organic latex mattresses and toppers which can be shipped within a week.

What is Eco Wool?

The wool used in Shepherd's Dream products is Eco Wool. It is entirely derived from regional/domestic flocks of sheep that are raised following Woolgatherer Carding Mill's industry-leading sustainability and cruelty-free standards. All wool is purchased from the best farms in the country. The wool has a minimal amount of vegetable matter and is not treated with any harsh chemicals.

Proper Grazing Methods
Woolgatherer's Eco Wool comes from farms that do not overstock their pastures, and growers rotate sheep to different pastures to allow vegetation to recover from grazing. Overstocking and infrequent rotation produces soil erosion, more invasive plants and the need to bring in outside feed. Proper grazing techniques reduce soil erosion, create higher quality wool, and reduce the risk of sheep acquiring internal parasites.

Predator-Friendly
Growers are encouraged to use trained sheep dogs as well as include other larger animals—such as llamas—to protect their flock from predators, Predators play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems; therefore scaring them away from the sheep rather than trapping, poisoning, or shooting predators is a humane and ecologically sound practice.

Healthy Veterinary Practices
Generally, sheep raised in open pastures are of better health and require less veterinary care. Only certain kinds of medications and supplements can be used to treat Woolgatherer's sheep. Alternative caring methods to keep sheep healthy are encouraged, with the use of fewer chemicals.

Chemical Control
Woolgatherer prohibits the use of herbicides and pesticides on fields where the sheep will be grazing. They are able to determine if wool has been in contact with harmful chemicals during routine testing.

Breed, Color, Strength, Fiber Width
Eco Wool uses wool from six to eight different breeds of sheep. These blends are chosen to create strong, durable wool batting that retains its loft and resiliency longer. A mix of coarse and finer wools with varying crimps is used to achieve this special batting.

Organic Wool
Due to the low demand for organic lamb in the United States there is very little certified organic wool grown here, and most certified wool is imported from Europe and Asia. We believe Eco Wool, grown under tightly controlled conditions, is a healthy and environmentally superior option to certified organic wool.

Organic/Eco Wool 5" Mattress

Shepherd's Dream's 5-inch wool mattress consists of 10 layers of thick Eco Wool batting, covered with a certified organic wool textile. It is recommend to add a topper to this mattress for added comfort. The mattress will compress about 10% during the first six months of use, so we recommend sleeping in different areas, and rotating it on a regular basis. With proper care this mattress will last several decades. Shepherd's Dream will refurbish mattresses after 10, 20 or 30 years upon request. Made to order and typically ships in one to four weeks from the factory in Northern California. UPS SHIPPING INCLUDED in price.

If you've never slept on a wool bed you can request a sample so your can see, feel and sit upon the wool bed. Contact us to order the sample. The shipping cost (approx. $35) for the sample will be credited against a subsequent purchase.

Note: A 4-inch Eco Wool mattress is also available, please contact us for pricing.

Organic/Eco Wool 2" and 3" Wool Mattress Toppers

Shepherd's Dream's wool topper consists of 2 to 3 layers of super-thick Eco Wool batting encased in soft organic cotton twill fabric. Add this lightweight, easy-to-care-for topper to any bed to provide the comfort and breathability of natural wool. If you would like to add extra cushioning to your existing mattress, this is the perfect topper for you.

These are made to order and typically ship in one to four weeks from the factory in Northern California. UPS shipping cost will be calculated during the check-out process.

Warranty

If you find that a product is defective within 30 days from the day the items are shipped, we will reimburse you for the cost of the goods and the shipping for the defective goods upon agreement of Shepherd's Dream. Validity of claims will be at the sole discretion of Shepherd’s Dream. A copy of the original invoice must accompany the item when returned, and we must notify Shepherd's Dream prior to returning the item, so you must let us know before you ship it back.

Returns

Shepherd's Dream accepts returns only on unused products, and a 15% restocking fee will be deducted from refunds. Unused products can be exchanged for other products of equal or less value within 30 days without a restocking fee, as long as it is determined by Shepherd’s Dream that the product has not been used or damaged in shipping. Shipping costs both ways will be covered by the customer for all exchanges and refunds.

Shipping Problems

If there is a shipping problem, a claim needs to be submitted to within 8 days of the shipping date. Claims will be submitted to the shipping company and funds will be issued when provided by the shipping company.