How To Care For Your Obasan Bedding

How To Care For Your Obasan Bedding

Caring for your organic bedding doesn't have to be complicated. With the right approach, natural materials like organic cotton, wool, and latex can stay fresh, comfortable, and long-lasting for years to come.

This guide walks you through how to care for your bedding, including how to wash sheets, maintain pillows, and properly care for duvets and other bedroom essentials.

How Often Should You Wash Organic Bedding?

Most organic bedding can be refreshed by simply airing it outdoors in the shade. Materials like wool, cotton, and latex are naturally breathable and resistant to dust mites, bacteria, and moisture buildup. This means frequent washing is often unnecessary, unlike with synthetic alternatives.

  • Sheets & pillowcases: Wash every 1–2 weeks
  • Pillows & duvets: Air out seasonally
  • Wool products: Refresh by airing rather than washing

Understanding Organic Bedding Materials

Proper care starts with understanding the materials your bedding is made from:

Organic Wool

Organic wool is naturally breathable and moisture-wicking. It can absorb moisture and release it back into the air without feeling damp, making it ideal for temperature regulation.

Because of these natural properties:

  • Wool should not be washed with soap and water
  • Washing can damage the fibers by permanently altering its natural structure, causing shrinkage and loss of performance
  • Instead, air wool products outdoors to refresh and restore loft

Organic Cotton

Organic cotton is soft, breathable, and durable, but unlike heavily treated or synthetic fabrics, it hasn't been chemically processed to resist wear.

To maintain its quality:

  • Wash gently using mild detergent
  • Avoid high heat, which can weaken fibers over time
  • Skip harsh chemicals like chlorine bleach

With proper care, organic cotton becomes softer over time while maintaining its strength.

Organic Latex

Organic latex is a highly breathable and resilient material that provides long-lasting support.

To protect its structure:

  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or heat, which can cause breakdown
  • Wash only when necessary (depending on product type)
  • Always allow latex to air dry completely

Latex's open structure promotes airflow, helping regulate temperature and prevent moisture buildup.

How to Care for Pillows

Our organic pillows are made with a range of natural materials, including organic cotton, wool, latex, and Hutterite down—sometimes in hybrid combinations.

All pillows include a removable protector:

  • Machine wash cold
  • Hang to dry to prevent shrinkage
  • Ensure fully dry before placing back on the pillow

Using a breathable pillowcase will help extend the life of your pillow and keep it clean.

Adjusting Your Loft

Pillow loft refers to the height and support level of your pillow.

Many of our pillows have adjustable loft:

  • Unzip the inner core to add or remove filling
  • Adjust gradually to find your ideal comfort level

Tip: Adjust over a sink (with the drain plugged) or outdoors to manage loose filling.

Note: Loft cannot be adjusted on contour, pregnancy, or toddler pillows.

Organic Latex Pillows

Classic Organic Latex Pillow

  • The shredded latex core is washable in cold water
  • Secure zipper with a safety pin before washing
  • Hang core to dry on a breathable rack
  • Avoid direct sunlight or heat

Classic Contour Organic Latex Pillow

  • Do not wash the inner core
  • Avoid direct sunlight or heat
  • Air out seasonally

Organic Latex Toddler Pillow

  • Wash shredded latex core in cold water
  • Hang to dry
  • Air out seasonally

Organic Latex Pregnancy Pillow

  • Do not wash core
  • Spot clean only if needed
  • Air dry completely before use

Organic Wool Pillows

Classic Organic Wool Pillow

  • Do not wash the wool core
  • To restore loft, tumble dry on air setting only with dryer balls

Organic Wool Body Pillow

  • Do not wash wool core
  • Air out seasonally

Specialty Pillows

Deluxe Organic Wool and Latex Pillow

  • Do not wash inner core
  • Air out seasonally

Luxury Down and Organic Latex Pillow

  • Spot clean when needed with mild soap and water
  • Core can be washed in cold water if necessary
  • Air dry completely (may take several days)
  • Avoid heat and sunlight

Duvet Care Instructions

Proper duvet care helps maintain loft, breathability, and comfort over time.

  • Do not machine wash
  • Spot clean only with mild soap and minimal water
  • Air dry completely
  • Air outdoors twice a year (sunlight encouraged)

Using a duvet cover is strongly recommended to protect your duvet and extend its lifespan.

How to Wash Sheets & Duvet Covers

Our organic cotton percale sheets and duvet cover get softer with every wash. Follow these instructions to keep them fresh and crisp:

  • Machine wash warm on a gentle cycle
  • Wash with similar colours only
  • Avoid washing with towels or abrasive fabrics
  • Use non-chlorine bleach only when needed
  • Tumble dry low or permanent press
  • Remove promptly to reduce wrinkles
  • Warm iron if needed

Mattress Protectors Care

Organic Wool Mattress Protector

  • Hand wash or machine wash cold (gentle cycle)
  • Hang to dry indoors
  • Do not tumble dry or expose to heat
  • Refresh by airing outdoors in the shade

Note: Slight shrinkage may occur.

Organic Cotton Mattress Protector

  • Machine wash alone in warm water
  • Tumble dry alone on medium heat
  • After drying, stretch and fit back onto mattress

Please note that our products are not pre-washed; to allow for natural shrinkage after the first wash, this protector is intentionally designed with a looser fit.

Mattress Toppers Care

  • Do not place directly on the floor or non-breathable surfaces
  • Do not allow topper to get wet
  • Do not machine wash
  • Spot clean only when necessary
  • Avoid direct sunlight and heat

To extend lifespan:

  • Rotate head to toe
  • Flip regularly (every 2–4 weeks)

Note: Failure to rotate may affect performance and warranty.

Wool Blanket

  • Refresh by airing outdoors (sunlight recommended)

If cleaning is needed:

  • Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water
  • Use mild soap
  • Always hang to dry

Mattress Foundations Care

  • Do not allow the foundation to get wet
  • Do not stand or jump on the foundation
  • Spot clean only using mild soap and minimal water

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