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penny schlafsack Disana Wool Sleep SackThis new version has soft jersey knit wool inside (whereas the older styles have cotton inside). The soft jersey knit wool inside is comfy and means less wicking and much less washing. Nice!! Disana Boiled Wool Sleeping Bag wearable blanket. GOTS certified for purity and safety. Made in Germany. Unlike other wool sleep bags, it does not contain silicone or polymer resins. Soft wool jersey interior helps keep things dry. Wool is naturally temperature

This new version has soft jersey knit wool inside (whereas the older styles have cotton inside). The soft jersey knit wool inside is comfy and means less wicking and much less washing.  Nice!! 

Disana Boiled Wool Sleeping Bag - wearable blanket. GOTS certified for purity and safety. Made in Germany.  Unlike other wool sleep bags, it does not contain silicone or polymer resins. Soft wool jersey interior helps keep things dry. Wool is naturally temperature-regulating for a good sleep.  TOG value 1.7  Weight 420 g/m²

Size 1,  60 cm,  1 - 6 months,  Length 23.6"

Size 2,  80 cm,  6 - 18 months,  Length 31.5"

Size 3,  100 cm,  18 months to 3+ years 

Disana wools are made from fine merino wool are ideal for meeting the high warmth needs of babies and toddlers. Pure merino wool traps thousands of tiny air bubbles between the fibers, forming an insulating layer and preventing body heat from escaping. This keeps wool clothing warm without overheating.

We are convinced that our organic wool has its own unique "vibrancy," which can be felt when wearing our disana clothing. This vibrancy has a stimulating, but also calming and relaxing effect on the wearer of wool clothing.  Disana uses only the finest wool from merino sheep in our disana products. The hair of this breed of sheep, with a diameter of just a few micrometers, is so thin that it cannot stand up on its own. This means that the wool hairs always lie flat and only touch the skin with their long sides, not with the prickly fiber tips. This is a truly "subtle" difference from many other types of wool.

Note from Karen: I love the purity of the fabrics and that is isn't superwash. The warmth of boiled wool is not at all like sweaty polyester. Wool breathes and regulates body temperature. I am convinced that my babies sleep better in wool and natural fibers, perhaps because they are neither too hot nor too cold in it. This really does have that Goldilocks effect of "just right". There is something amazing and superior about merino wool. This is not intended as a diaper cover. It is clothing.   

Don't confuse this with thin, lightweight washable wool sacks. This wool is more substantial. I keeps its shape and lays where it ought to be as baby moves around. It contains a lot of wool.  The weight is just right for both warmth, breathability and a feeling of security. Babies really do soothe easily in wool!

The front zipper opens up all the way for easy access to baby. The top of the zipper is covered. Soft organic wool jersey interior helps keep things dry. Made without sleeves for freedom of movement.

Hand wash only. Made in Germany.

 All of our stock has the zipper cover near the baby's chin. These are much nicer than they look in the pictures. Grey shown on the baby is size one.

What is Boiled Wool?  Boiled refers to the way the wool is processed. It is not the same as "superwash" wool which involves chemicals and coatings. Boiled wool is a versatile fabric that has been used for centuries.  Boiled wool is created by a process called fulling, which involves washing and agitating the fabric in hot water. This process causes the wool fibers to shrink and interlock, resulting in a denser wool that is soft and not itchy.  

GOTS certified wool and organic cotton means no worries about safety. 

• Warmth: Boiled wool is an excellent insulator yet it doesn't get too hot because it breathes
• Breathability: allows moisture vapor to escape 
• Water resistance: The interlocked fibers of boiled wool create a natural barrier that is resistant to water penetration. This helps keep sheets dry in case of a leak.
• Durability: The fulling process makes boiled wool more durable and more resistant to pilling. Pass this lovely item down to future children.
• No polymer resins:  Wools that can be machine washed on warm have been processed in a different way than this item.  With the other kind, the fibers may be coated with a thin polymer resin or the fibers have been treated with chlorine to remove their scales. The polymer resin on superwash is likely a thin coating of a plastic-like material applied to the wool fibers in order to prevent it from felting when washed.  Boiled wool is not coated. It is the real deal. Disana GOTS certified wools must be hand washed.

Washing is infrequent. Hand washing is easier than it may seem.  I, Karen, really enjoy hand washing this lovely garment once in a while. Wash only if very soiled, otherwise just air out and re-use it.  That's even easier than machine washing. If there is a leak and the cotton interior gets wet, just turn it inside out and rinse the cotton out well. It's not that hard and you can enjoy that the sheets stayed dry. 

Warm boiled wool on the outside, soft organic grey jersey knit wool inside. Wool is very good at balancing out the temperature; you are usually not too warm or too cold wearing it. An extra fine organic cotton lining on the inside allows the child to sleep in peace. Thanks to the long zip in the front, the sleeping bag can be opened wide. This makes it easier to place your child inside when she is asleep. A priceless advantage for little ones after a long day of adventures, play and discovery.

Approximate Measurements:   

Size 1:   From back of neck to bottom is 24 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 22 inches.

Size 2:   From back of neck to bottom is 33.5 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 31 inches.

Size 3:   From back of neck to bottom is 41 inches.  From front neck opening to bottom is 38.5 inches.

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Note from Karen:  Green Mountain Diapers does not sell anything made with superwash wool. Why? Purity. Coating wool with silicone or polymer resins is not the same as boiled wool. Besides, when I wash a product with superwash treatment, I can smell the chemical odor. (My very sensitive sense of smell is my "superpower"). Plus, I enjoy hand washing wool. It doesn't need to be done often, but it is satisfying and enjoyable when I do hand wash my wools. If I'm going to choose natural wool, I want it to actually be a natural fiber, not just made from a natural fiber that has then been chemically processed, coated with silicone or polymer-something-or-other and changed.