Description
The Sheepette Heel Protectors wrap each heel in plush synthetic sheepskin so the most pressure-prone point of the foot rests on pile instead of on the mattress. They are sold as a pair, one protector for each heel, for patients in bed or seated for long stretches.
- Pile Where the Heel Lands – Sheepette synthetic sheepskin cushions the heel bone – the spot that breaks down first in bed
- Sold as a Pair – One pair per package – both heels protected, no second order to remember
- Bed and Wheelchair Use – Made for heels at rest in bed or on footrests – anywhere the heel presses for hours
- Washable Synthetic Fleece – Sheepette launders by machine – the protectors stay in the hygiene rotation
A Small Cushion for the Body's Most Vulnerable Point
The heel has almost no padding of its own: skin, a thin layer of tissue, and bone, pressed against a mattress by the weight of the leg for hours at a time. It is one of the most common sites for pressure injuries, and one of the easiest to protect, because a cushion that lifts and pads the heel changes the pressure picture completely.
These protectors wrap the heel in Sheepette, Alex Orthopedic's plush synthetic sheepskin, the same pile used across its bed pad line. The pair format matches how heels actually need protection, both at once, and the synthetic fleece machine washes so the protectors can be kept as clean as the bedding they work with.
Features and Benefits
Protection
- Sheepette Pile: Plush synthetic sheepskin cushions the heel against the mattress
- Wrap Design: Protector wraps the heel and stays with the foot during repositioning
Use and Packaging
- Pair Format: Sold one pair per package, one protector for each heel
- Washable: Synthetic fleece is machine washable
Product Specifications
Construction
- Material: Sheepette synthetic sheepskin
- Application: Heel, for bed and wheelchair use
Packaging
- Packaging: One pair per package
- Unit: Priced per pair
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Why Heels Deserve Their Own Protector
Whole-bed pressure products still leave the heel pressing through at one small point. A dedicated heel protector puts the thickest cushioning exactly on that point, and the pair format means the second heel is never the forgotten one.
- Point-Specific Cushioning – Pile concentrated on the heel bone – protection aimed at the highest-risk spot on the foot
- Both Heels, One Order – Sold as a pair – symmetric protection without a second purchase
- Stays With the Foot – A worn protector moves when the leg moves – coverage survives repositioning rounds
Frequently Asked Questions
How many protectors are in the package?
The package contains one pair, one protector for each heel. The price is per pair.
When are heel protectors used?
They are used when a person spends long periods in bed or seated, to cushion the heel against pressure injury. Care teams often add them for patients with limited mobility.
Are they washable?
The protectors are Sheepette synthetic sheepskin, which is machine washable. Wash them with the regular laundry rotation.
Do they fit either foot?
The pair includes one protector for each foot, and the wrap design is not shaped for a specific side. Fit them snugly so they stay in place.
Can they be worn in a wheelchair?
Yes, they protect heels resting on footrests as well as heels in bed. Anywhere the heel presses for hours is fair use.
