Electric blankets are generally used for a short time during the night, to take the 'chill' out of a bed before tucking up for the night. This can be especially the case if you have a bedframe, where cool air is circulating underneath your bed in the colder months. Some of us prefer a warm bed but a cool bedroom, so prefer not to have heating on all night, and this is also when an electric blanket can provide a bit of extra cosiness.
Can you use an electric blanket with a wool mattress topper?
Over the years, we've often been asked by customers if they can use their existing electric blanket with one of our Devon Duvets wool mattress toppers. The answer is that you can but must be used as follows:
- The electric blanket must go underneath the topper.
- The electric blanket must be on a low setting and not left on all night.
- Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines for their electric blanket.
Does wool have temperature regulating properties?
Natural wool has wonderful temperature regulating properties - retaining heat when we need to stay warm, but also releasing heat if we need to cool down. It works with our core body temperature whilst we sleep, to help keep it balanced through the night. Because wool is so efficient at doing this, many of our customers who were once die-hard fans of their electric blankets have found that they no longer need them once they have started using one of our award winning wool toppers. Wool is also dust mite resistance and so is the perfect fibre for those who asthma or eczema is exacerbated by dust mites.
The natural and sustainable choice - handcrafted for you
Wool is a natural and sustainable fibre. We use 100% British wool, shorn from flocks owned by local farmers we know, and who have the highest standards of animal welfare. We don't use any chemicals when we wash our wool. We keep it as nature intended - and that's better for you and the planet. Each topper is individually handcrafted by our experienced seamstresses, in our own workshops on the edge of Dartmoor. Created with 1200 grams of beautiful British wool per square metre, our toppers offer a layer of comfort, in addition to helping with temperature regulation.
If you have any specific questions about our toppers and which one might work best for your requirements, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the team by callling 01752 345399 or get in touch via email.