GBS 100% Wool Underlayment

tabs] Why We Like It You have to feel this pad to believe it. It's almost as soft as the carpet itself, and together they make a great team. If you're reading this, you're probably considering a wool carpet. If so, why would you want to put anything synthetic underneath it? Try a sample and you'll see why this is the best way to protect your carpet and provide the comfort you're looking for. If you have allergies or chemical sensitivities, this is as pure as it gets. Features & benefits Made in the USA — 50% virgin + 50% post industrial recycled wool yarn Renewable — sheep's wool is shorn every nine to 12 months 100% Natural, recycled and biodegradable — made from sun, rain and grass, as well as recycled wool fiber, which all return to soil after decomposition. LEED compliant. Naturally flame-retardant — Class I Fire Rated, difficult to ignite due to higher ignition temperature; wool contributes less to smoke or toxic gas formation, compared to synthetics. Adds longevity to carpet — reduces pile-height loss and pile crushing; cushion can help keep a carpet 'new' looking and therefore increase its usable life span Improves carpet acoustical properties — carpeted environments are quiet because the pile surface absorbs surface noise; carpet installed with a carpet cushion makes the room even more quiet. Improves thermal properties — adds approx. 1-2.0 R-value Safe — for everyone, including the chemically sensitive; learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance