Australian Medical Sheepskins (AS4480.1) have been proven to prevent pressure sores in clinical trials. Because of this and users experience with them, medicinal sheepskin is widely used in the field of medicine. Medical Sheepskins are natural products that are used to prevent and treat bedsores, pressure sores and decubitus ulcers. Medical sheepskin manages the discomfort and protects those confined to bed. Medical sheepskins (AS4480.1) pelts have been tanned so that they can be machine washed on hot water and are Urine Resistant. Such tanning makes the sheepskins suitable for incontinent patients. Best protection against pressure sores is achieved by 24/7 use.