Down-Under Wool

What Down-Under Wool does

Down-Under Wool is a privately held Canadian company founded in 1988 and headquartered at 8141 Lamont Ave., Niagara Falls, Ontario, that imports and distributes Australian Medical Sheepskin (AS4480.1) and Merino Wool products across North America. Its core products are FDA-, CE-, and TGA-cleared medical devices for pressure ulcer prevention, organized into three quality tiers: Australian Medical Sheepskin overlays (3000 GSM, HiTemp UR tannage), Pressure Smart XD1900 wool products (1900 GSM, machine-washable), and Hospital Nursing Fleece (550–1050 GSM). The product line spans bed overlays, wheelchair cushions and arm pads, heel/elbow protectors, pressure care boots, bedding, and bundled prevention packages, complemented by the proprietary Woolskin detergent/conditioner (Tea Tree Oil-based) required to maintain the 50-wash guarantee. The underlying technology rests on the CSIRO-developed AS4480.1 standard and HiTemp UR tanning process, under which only 5% of Australian-tanned sheepskins qualify for the medical stamp.

The company operates as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce business through medicalsheepskins.com (BigCommerce), supplemented by a staffed phone sales line (1-800-463-1985) for product guidance and Canadian-dollar payments. Pricing is a one-time perpetual model per SKU in USD ($28.50 Woolskin to $690.00 Superior Overlay), with free shipping on orders over $180 USD across Canada and the US Lower 48 via USPS and Canada Post. It serves six documented segments — healthcare facilities, home caregivers, wheelchair users, dialysis/chemotherapy patients, post-surgical recovery patients, and incontinent users — with primary emphasis on institutional and family caregivers of bedridden or chair-bound individuals.

Down-Under Wool is the exclusive North American importer and distributor for Shear Comfort (XD1900 line, pressure care boots), MiniJumbuk Australia (Hospital Wool Fleece), and Tantech (Woolskin), and holds a relationship with CSIRO's Leather Research Center that anchors its regulatory and technical credentials. All revenue is product-driven (no subscription, licensing, or service fees), and the company maintains no disclosed headcount, revenue figures, parent company, or external funding, consistent with a small, owner-operated niche medical importer.

Name

Down-Under Wool

Legal name

Down-Under Wool

Website

https://medicalsheepskins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Down-Under Wool is a privately held Canadian importer founded in 1988 that sells Australian Medical Sheepskin (AS4480.1) and Merino Wool medical devices for pressure sore prevention through its medicalsheepskins.com e-commerce site, serving healthcare facilities, home caregivers, and wheelchair users across North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Sheepskin and Pressure Care Textiles

NAICS

Linen and Uniform Supply (81233)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Wound Care, Bandaging & Consumables (Dressings, Sutures, Staplers) (HLAMAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical & Hygiene Technical Textiles (Gauze/Drapes/Wipes/Barrier Fabrics) (IMAOADAD), Sheepskin & Shearling Processing (IMAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Medical sheepskin products
• Pressure sore prevention
• Merino wool medical textiles
• Wheelchair pressure cushions
• Incontinence care products

Headquarters

HQ city

Niagara Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medical Sheepskin Products: One-time purchase revenue from selling Australian Medical Sheepskin products including overlays, heel protectors, elbow protectors, wheelchair pads, medical boots, and slippers. Products are FDA-classified medical devices approved for pressure ulcer prevention.
2. Merino Wool Products: One-time purchase revenue from Pressure Smart XD1900 wool products, Hospital Nursing Fleece products, wool bedding (duvets, pillow covers, underlays), and footcare products including lambswool wraps and footwarmers.
3. Woolskin Detergent: Consumable product revenue from specialized Woolskin detergent and conditioner. Sold in 1.0L bottles, used for washing and disinfecting sheepskin and wool products.
4. Pressure Sore Prevention Packages: Bundled product packages offering complete body protection including combinations of overlays, pressure care assistants, pillow covers, and Woolskin detergent. Packages provide whole-body pressure sore prevention solutions at economical pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Down-Under Wool imports and sells Australian Medical Sheepskin (AS4480.1) and Merino Wool products for pressure sore prevention, including bed overlays, wheelchair cushions, medical boots, heel and elbow protectors, wool bedding, and specialized Woolskin detergent. The company operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform at medicalsheepskins.com serving the North American market since 1988, with products FDA-classified as medical devices for the prevention, relief, and healing of pressure ulcers.

Product overview

Down-Under Wool operates as a specialized medical textile company offering a comprehensive portfolio of Australian Medical Sheepskin (AS4480.1) and Merino Wool products for pressure sore prevention and treatment. The product line includes three main tiers: Australian Medical Sheepskin overlays and protectors (green, 3000 GSM, highest quality with leather backing), Pressure Smart XD1900 wool products (blue, 1900 GSM, machine washable and dryable), and Hospital Nursing Fleece products (white, 550-1050 GSM, economical option). Key product categories span bed overlays (M102, SC104, M102XD, SC104XD, F102, F103C), wheelchair cushions and pads (F103A, F103B, M105XD, M125), footcare products (SC201-SC204 boots, M112 heel pads, M161-M162 footwarmers), body protectors (SC112 heel protectors, SC110 elbow protectors, SC115 palm protectors), and care packages (M104A, M104XD, M200, M200XD, M107, M120XD). All products are supported by Woolskin detergent/conditioner and are FDA-registered, CE-marked, and TGA-approved medical devices proven effective in clinical trials with a 50-wash guarantee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Shear Comfort: Medical sheepskin products brand for pressure sore prevention including overlays, heel protectors, elbow protectors, and boots.
• Pressure Smart XD1900

Products and services

• Australian Medical Sheepskin Overlay (M102) HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin overlay certified to AS4480.1 standard, approximately 38" x 28", providing pressure redistribution, moisture absorption, and shear reduction for bedsore prevention in bedridden patients.
• Australian Medical Sheepskin Superior Overlay (SC104) Premium 30" x 60" overlay made from three HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskins, providing whole-body protection from shoulders to feet, suitable for incontinent users.
• Pressure Smart XD1900 Overlay (M102XD) Merino wool overlay with 1900 GSM pile density, 26" x 40", machine washable and dryer-safe, FDA-approved for pressure sore prevention.
• Pressure Smart XD1900 Superior Overlay (SC104XD) 30" x 60" wool overlay with up to twice the wool density, machine washable and machine dryable, urine resistant for incontinent users.
• Pressure Smart XD1900 Pressure Care Assistant (M103XD) 12" x 26" Merino wool pad with side flaps for wrapping around mattress, positioned at foot of bed to protect heels and ankles, FDA-approved medical device.
• Pressure Smart XD1900 Cushion-It (M105XD) 18" x 22" wheelchair cushion with velcro straps, 1900 GSM pile density, provides pressure reduction and comfort for wheelchair users.
• Hospital Bed Nursing Fleece (F102) 35" x 80" Merino wool fleece designed for standard hospital beds, 550 GSM pile density for nursing home and clinical use.
• Hospital Wool Fleece Bed Pad (F103C) 30" x 60" Merino lambswool pad with 1050 GSM pile density, machine washable and dryable, offers pressure, moisture and shear reduction.
• Hospital Wool Fleece Wheelchair Seat Pad (F103A) 18" x 20" wheelchair seat cover developed for MiniJumbuk Australia, high pile density for comfort and pressure sore prevention.
• Shear Comfort Heel Protectors (SC112) Pair of HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin heel protectors with velcro straps, providing protection for at-risk heel and ankle areas.
• Shear Comfort Pressure Care Boot (SC201) Medical sheepskin boot with open toe and hard sole, providing pressure protection for feet with hard sole for ambulation.
• Shear Comfort Slipper Boot (SC202) Soft sole slipper boot encasing the whole foot in soothing sheepskin, designed for bedridden or chair-bound users with swollen feet or pressure sores.
• Shear Comfort Wrap Around Boot (SC203) Boot with slide-in design from back, velcro closure, hard sole for ambulation, made from HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin.
• Shear Comfort Tall Slipper Boot (SC204) Tall boot encasing foot and leg with five velcro tabs for complete adjustment, made from HiTemp UR Medical Sheepskin.
• Woolskin Detergent & Conditioner (W103E) 1.0L sheepskin and wool detergent with Tea Tree Oil for cleaning, conditioning and disinfecting medical sheepskin products.
• Superior Bedsore Prevention Package (M200) Complete package including SC104 Superior HiTemp UR Overlay and W103E Woolskin, providing best total body protection against pressure sores.
• XD Pressure Sore Prevention Package (M104XD) Package with M102XD Overlay, M103XD Pressure Care Assistant, and W103E Woolskin for pressure relief.
• Wheelchair Pressure Sore Prevention Package (M120XD) Complete wheelchair package including two M105XD Cushion-Its, M124XD armrest supports, and W103E Woolskin.
• MiniJumbuk SuperWool Underlay (R215) 100% wool fleece mattress cover/topper available in Twin, Double, Queen and King sizes with elasticized skirt, machine washable.
• Wool Pillow Cover (M129D) Merino wool pillow pad for neck and ear abrasion problems, machine washable and dryable.
• Merino Lambswool Wrap Booties (M161) One size fits all booties wrapping foot in Merino lambswool with velcro flaps, designed by Down-Under Wool and manufactured in Australia.
• Lambswool Dialysis Chair Pad (M118) 30" x 60" Merino lambswool pad with 1900 GSM pile density and elastic strap, designed for dialysis chairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 58% reduction in pressure ulcer development (Royal Melbourne Hospital clinical trial)
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSIRO, Australia's national science agency, developed the Australian Medical Sheepskin AS4480.1 standard and HiTemp UR tanning technology. The CSIRO Leather Research Center coordinates testing and certification for tanners. This partnership established the gold standard for medical sheepskin products worldwide.
• Tantech (Woolskin)coreTechnology or IntegrationTantech produces Woolskin, the specialized sheepskin detergent and conditioner developed by the Australian tanning industry. Woolskin contains Tea Tree Oil for cleaning, conditioning, and disinfecting medical sheepskin and Merino wool products. Down-Under Wool is the North American agent for Woolskin.
• MiniJumbuk AustraliacoreTechnology or IntegrationMiniJumbuk Australia developed the Hospital Wool Fleece Wheelchair Seat Pad (F103A) exclusively for Down-Under Wool. Uses the latest in Wool Technology to create wheelchair seat covers with high pile density (1050 GSM) Merino lambswool. Down-Under Wool is the North American importer of MiniJumbuk products.
• Shear ComfortcoreTechnology or IntegrationShear Comfort produces the Pressure Smart XD1900 product line and medical sheepskin products including heel protectors, elbow protectors, pressure care boots, and slippers. Products are FDA-approved and guaranteed for up to 50 washes in Woolskin.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Skil-Care: Skil-Care manufactures pressure-relief and positioning products for long-term care and rehabilitation, including wheelchair cushions, heel protectors, and overlays. Directly comparable to Down-Under Wool's pressure care product line for nursing homes and home care.
• EHOB: EHOB specializes in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment products, including overlays and positioning devices used in hospitals and long-term care. It directly competes with Down-Under Wool in the pressure sore prevention category, though focused on synthetic/inflatable rather than natural sheepskin solutions.
• Span America (Savaria): Span America (now part of Savaria) manufactures pressure management surfaces and overlays for hospitals and long-term care, including gel, foam, and air overlays. It competes with Down-Under Wool in the institutional pressure ulcer prevention market, though with different technology.
• Posey Company: Posey manufactures patient safety and pressure ulcer prevention products, including heel and elbow protectors, for hospitals and long-term care. Comparable to Down-Under Wool in target customer (caregiver/nursing) and use case (pressure injury prevention).
• MiniJumbuk Australia: MiniJumbuk is an Australian wool bedding and healthcare product manufacturer whose Hospital Wool Fleece wheelchair seat pad is exclusively distributed by Down-Under Wool in North America. Comparable in wool-based healthcare product design and Australian supply origin.
• Briggs Healthcare: Briggs Healthcare distributes medical supplies including pressure ulcer prevention, patient safety, and personal care products to long-term care and home health. Overlaps with Down-Under Wool in serving caregivers and home health customers with pressure care products.
• Shear Comfort: Shear Comfort is the Australian-based manufacturer of the Pressure Smart XD1900 product line and many medical sheepskin products (heel protectors, boots, slippers) that Down-Under Wool distributes in North America. As the upstream partner and a global direct seller, Shear Comfort is the most direct comparable in medical sheepskin pressure care.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Hillrom (now part of Baxter) is a large medical technology company offering a broad portfolio of hospital beds, surfaces, and pressure ulcer prevention systems including alternating pressure and low-air-loss therapies. Competes broadly with Down-Under Wool in pressure injury prevention but at much larger scale and with electronic/automated solutions.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss is a broad-line medical equipment manufacturer and distributor including pressure prevention overlays, wheelchair cushions, and patient care products. Competes with Down-Under Wool in pressure care and home medical equipment but across a much wider product portfolio.
• Invacare: Invacare is a large global manufacturer of home and long-term care medical equipment including pressure relief mattresses, wheelchair cushions, and patient positioning products. Competes in the same end-market (pressure ulcer prevention) but with broader durable medical equipment focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding rounds

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