The fabric covers on a sleep system can make a large difference to the effectiveness of the system. When selecting covers Medifab have a large range of options, this guide will assist in determining which option is right for you.

Before selecting your fabric, consider carefully the following points:

  • Does the user have any skin sensitivity or temperature regulation issues to consider?
    E.g. inability to regulate temperature.
  • What washing facilities are available for ongoing laundering purposes?
    E.g. Washing machines, Tumble-dryers.
  • Which sleep system components have been recommended?
    E.g. Symmetrisleep, CareWave, Poz’In’Form. 

 

Fabric Name Appearance Properties Fabric Composition Washing Instructions Available For
Cotton Towelling Variety of colours available Slight stretch, absorbent, soft and warming. Small soft loops on fabric. 90% Cotton, 10% PES
  • Custom made items
  • CareWave (CareWave variant towelling can be slightly firmer)
Natural Merino Wool Black Stretchy, soft, with natural cooling and warming properties 100% Merino Hand or machine wash on gentle cycle – 40°C. Low spin. Low tumble dry – 40°C. Cool iron. Use approved wool detergent and wash with like colours. Do not bleach, dry clean, wring or leave wet. Custom made items
Pharmatex Grey wipe-down fabric Waterproof, breathable fabric with a 4-way stretch. 50% Polyurethan, 50% Polyester Poz’In’Form cushions
Lenzing FR Grey woven cloth Breathable fabric with a 4-way stretch. Soft and comforting. 70% Lyocell, 30% Viscose on a 100% Polyurethane layer Poz’In’Form cushions
Bamboo Cream with panda bear emboss Very stretchy, luxuriously soft, very absorbent 48% Polyester, 52% Bamboo Machine wash at 40°C or less with mild detergents. Low tumble dry. Do not iron or dryclean. Symmetrisleep sheets and pillows
Coolover Cream knit Stretchy and comforting, highly absorbent and impregnated with Coolover technology to absorb and store heat, and then release it when required. Main fabric: 60% Modified Acrylic, 40% Viscose with stearate. Sides: Polyester mesh. Machine wash at 75°C or less with mild detergents. Low tumble dry. Do not iron or dryclean. Symmetrisleep sheets, positioning products and pillows, custom made items
Outlast White woven cloth Slight stretch, cool to touch, impregnated with Outlast technology to absorb and store heat, and then release it when required. Less overheating and night sweating, less chilling to help to sleep more soundly. 100% Poylester textile, with Silicone coating layer containing PCM (Phase Change Material) capsules Custom made items, and available for covering CareWave, Poz’In’Form if necessary.