I have used and loved a wool mattress pad For years. I needed a mattress pad for a new bed and researched new styles. I came back to the wool pad best serving my need for year round comfort, natural material, durability and value. I was fortunate to catch this made in USA product on a Labor Day sale. It arrived earlier than expected and the packaging was intact. I spread it out to air out for a day. In retrospect I would have aired it in the sun for a day. I washed it before using; as expected there was some shedding on the first wash. It washed beautifully and was easy to put on the bed. My sleep has been better since the first night. Highly recommend!