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Their
mission is to help you sleep more peacefully and awake
more refreshed... for the rest of your
life.
WHY GOOD SLEEP IS
IMPORTANT.
Sleep is the time for your body to rest and
repair itself. Human body cells renew themselves faster during
sleep than at any other time. How well you look and feel
during the day is a reflection of how well you sleep at night.
Many health conditions like arthritis, asthma and allergies
can be eased or made worse depending on your choice of sleeping
environment. You will spend about a third of your life
asleep…why not make sure that time is well spent, by surrounding
yourself with wool and the best possible environment for a
peaceful, refreshing sleep?
WHY WOOL?
Wool
is nature's miracle fibre. It has a complex structure which
gives it unique qualities,
ideal for bedding. Read more...
SLEEPING
COMFORT.
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1 shows pressure points around the hip area when sleeping directly
on the mattress. In Image 2 these are significantly reduced when
lying on the single-layer MiniJumbuk underlay.
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DUSTMITES.
MiniJumbuk wool bedding products are highly
effective in controlling dust mite populations, which
are being recognised as one of the major
triggers for asthma and other respiratory
ailments.
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more...
WHAT IS ULTRA-FRESH?
Ultra-Fresh is a range of treatments that is
applied to textiles, polymers and other materials to control the
growth of bacteria, mould, mildew, dust mites and unwanted, musty
odours.
Read more...
ASTHMA &
ALLERGIES
MiniJumbuk products have long been recognised as
providing a natural alternative sleeping environment for anyone
with asthma and allergy concerns. Both asthma and allergies
are prevalent in Australia, with 2.2 million Australians diagnosed
with asthma...
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more...
WHY WOOL?
Wool
is nature’s miracle fibre. It has a complex structure which gives
it unique qualities, ideal for bedding. Wool is water repellent but
moisture absorbent. This unique combination helps the body’s
natural cooling process by encouraging moisture to evaporate away
from the skin so you maintain a more even temperature as you
sleep.
Wool can also absorb up to 30% of its own weight
in moisture, without feeling damp so you won’t feel clammy or
uncomfortable when you sleep with wool.
Wool is also naturally non-allergenic,
flame-resistant and environmentally friendly, making it safer for
the whole family.
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SLEEPING
COMFORT.
In a
recent study MiniJumbuk tested the benefits of a woollen underlay using
the latest body pressure mapping technology. The trial proved
that when comparing sleeping on a quality inner-sprung mattress and
combining it with only a single layer of MiniJumbuk premium wool fleece underlay, there was a 30%
reduction in peak pressure points.
Image 1 shows pressure points around the hip
area when sleeping directly on the mattress. In Image 2 these are
significantly reduced when lying on the single-layer
MiniJumbuk underlay.
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This dramatic improvement in comfort means that
your body can stay comfortable in one position for a much longer
time, reducing restlessness and aches and pains while you
sleep.
Today, more and more people are realizing the
importance of cushioning and support to get the best night’s sleep.
As a result, many people are spending thousands of dollars on their
bed and mattress (particularly with the wide range of pillow-top
mattresses now on offer). You might think this means they don’t
need an underlay, but we believe that’s even more of a reason to
consider using one. It will protect their investment and add to
their health and comfort.
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DUST MITES
MiniJumbuk wool bedding products are highly
effective in controlling dust mite populations. With
MiniJumbuk premium quality Australian made bedding you’ll have a
cleaner, more refreshing sleep every night. This is because of the
exceptional design and treatment of our bedding materials. They
offer all the benefits of natural fibres, and feature fine,
down-proof casings and an exceptional blend of wools. They are
designed to remain comfortable over a wide range of temperatures
and to combat the increase of dust mites.
MiniJumbuk quilts, underlays and pillows all
feature Ultra-Fresh, a highly effective anti-fungal and
anti-bacterial process. This prevents dust mites from successfully
colonising the bedding. In fact, Ultra-Fresh provides hygienic
freshness that lasts the lifetime of the product. The
effectiveness of Ultra-Fresh is one reason why MiniJumbuk products
have been accepted by the National Asthma Council Australia in
their Sensitive Choice program (see www.sensitivechoice.com.au for
further information).
Surrounding yourself with a variety of
MiniJumbuk products ensures a healthy and comfortable sleep every
night, and their dust mite-resistant properties make them a great
choice for people with concerns about asthma and
allergies.
In independent tests, MiniJumbuk wool bedding
products have been shown to be effective in controlling dust mite
populations, even when the quilts, pillows and underlays are
deliberately infested with breeding pairs of the creatures. By
treating MiniJumbuk bedding products with Ultra-Fresh, dust mites
are deprived of their food source, and this prevents them from
successfully colonising the bedding.
Tests conducted by an independent testing
authority (AATCC Test Method 194-2006), involved ‘seeding’
new and used MiniJumbuk products, plus competitor and control
items, each with 25 breeding pairs of dust mites. They were then
supplied with a food source and kept in a suitable breeding
environment for 6 weeks. The results are shown in the graph
below:
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 WHAT IS
ULTRA-FRESH?
Ultra-Fresh is a range of treatments that is
applied to textiles, polymers and other materials to control the
growth of bacteria, mould, mildew, dust mites and unwanted, musty
odours.
Background
Ultra-Fresh has been marketed for over 50 years
by a Canadian company, Thomson Research Associates, Inc. The
company came into being when its chemists were looking for a way of
reducing odour in socks. They found a product that would last
through multiple washings. Starting from this single product, the
Ultra-Fresh range of antimicrobials has widened significantly.
Ultra-Fresh can be applied to a wide spectrum of manufactured
products including flooring, furniture, furnishings, bedding,
apparel and general textiles.
The Ultra-Fresh used by
MiniJumbuk
MiniJumbuk’s Ultra-Fresh imparts antibacterial,
antifungal and anti mould properties to the bedding as well as
effectively controlling dustmites. MiniJumbuk products treated with
Ultra-Fresh therefore keep fresher for longer and resist
deterioration caused by mould, mildew and bacteria. The result is
longer life than untreated bedding, effective protection against
odours and lasting hygienic freshness thereby creating a healthier
home environment.
Dust
mites are eight legged creatures and are related to spiders. They
are extremely tiny. Approximately 20 can fit on the head of a
pin. They thrive in, and infest places like mattresses, bedding,
soft furnishings, furniture, clothing, carpets and even soft toys.
Dust mite faeces contain allergens, these being recognised as
one of the major triggers for asthma and other respiratory
ailments.
Control of Dust Mites with
Ultra-Fresh
There have been well over 20 independent studies
on the effectiveness of Ultra-Fresh in effectively controlling dust
mites. Tests showing the effectiveness of Ultra-Fresh in MiniJumbuk
products are detailed here. Two other projects are worth mentioning in
more detail:
- In 1990, the International Wool Secretariat in
England conducted a study in Germany on wool. A range of treatments
was assessed for effectiveness against dust mites. The treatment
with the best result was that of Ultra-Fresh. The control
(untreated) wool sample contained almost 50,000 dust mites but,
after treatment with Ultra-Fresh, only 262 remained. This proved
Ultra-Fresh treated wool was more than 99% effective in reducing
and controlling dust mites.
- In 1996, a study at Queens University, Canada,
also on wool, indicated that after treatment with Ultra-Fresh no
dust mites remained whereas the untreated (control) sample had
almost 15,000.
House Dust Mites and
Asthma
As noted above, dust mites produce allergens
that have been directly linked to the onset of asthma in many
people with asthma. These allergens are associated with faecal
pellets which are expelled by the mites at a rate of about 20 per
day. Once in the environment, the dust mite allergens are
long-lived. According to the National Asthma Council 2 million
people in Australia suffer with asthma and about 6 million with
allergies. Ultra-Fresh has been designed to keep manufactured
articles free of bacteria and fungi (mould). Mould assists in
decomposing skin cells and through this making them digestible to
dust mites. Therefore products that are free of mould assist in the
management of dust mites by creating environments that will not
sustain their existence. The dust mites will not be able to survive
resulting in no production of allergens.
Australian Case Study in
Mattresses
In 2002, a study was undertaken to determine the
quantity of dust mite allergens and dust mites on Ultra-Fresh and
non-Ultra-Fresh treated mattresses. The measurement of Group 1
allergen (Der p1) from the dust mite species Dermatophagoides
pteronyssinus
was used as an indicator of the number of dust
mite allergens in these items. This study was conducted at Wright
State University, Ohio, USA by Dr. L. Arlian and demonstrated that
Ultra-Fresh successfully reduced dust mite allergens by more than
90%. (See graph below).
 All
MiniJumbuk products have been treated with Ultra-Fresh. Undoubtedly
the best antimicrobial around, Ultra-Fresh has been independently
tested and proven to be effective in controlling dust mite growth.
So there’s no need to worry about germs and dust mites that cause
common allergies, or that musty smell associated with mould and
mildew. Ultra-Fresh provides hygienic freshness that lasts.
As a matter of fact, it’s guaranteed to last the
lifetime.
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ASTHMA & ALLERGIES
Both asthma and allergies are prevalent in
Australia, with 2.2 million Australians diagnosed with asthma -
that's 1 in 6 children and 1 in 9 adults - 80% of whom also have
evidence of allergic sensitisation. As anyone covered by
these statistics will tell you, it's enough to keep you awake at
night. Asthma and allergies can lead to lack of sleep which
exacerbates health problems.
MiniJumbuk products have long been recognised as
providing a natural alternative sleeping environment for anyone
with asthma and allergy concerns, particularly those whose symptoms
are triggered by dust mites (see more information about our
research and test results). All MiniJumbuk quilts, underlays
and pillows are made to Australian quality standards with clean,
soft fillings and high quality down-proof casings that keep the
filling in and dust out. All our products feature Ultra-Fresh
for extra hygienic reassurance.
In addition, MiniJumbuk makes the only wool
bedding with acceptance by the National Asthma Council Australia in
its Sensitive Choice program. This initiative helps consumers
to identify companies that are committed to reducing asthma and
allergy triggers. Because we believe it's important to so
many of our customers, MiniJumbuk is committed to supporting asthma
care and education through this program.
If asthma or allergies are a concern for you or
anyone in your family, contact us at The Jolly Jumbuk to try
the range of MiniJumbuk underlays, quilts and pillows for a
more comfortable and refreshing night's sleep.
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