We use exclusively fabrics in which the cotton content is certified according to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard). This is our contribution to protecting our shared environment.
Our unique material composition M7-T guarantees easy washing at 95°C. This gives you the assurance of a consistently clean lying surface. Enjoy purity to the fullest.
Outer fabric:
- Fleece polyester fabric
- Made from 30% recycled polyester
- UV-stable
- Dry-Fit-Comfort
- Fabrics made in the EU
- Free from harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Test No. 08-6223 Shirley)
Bottom fabric:
- Cotton blend fabric
- Long-staple cotton
- UV-stable
- Dry-Fit-Comfort
- Fabrics made in the EU
- Free from harmful substances according to OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (Test No. 08-6223 Shirley)
Filling:
- Patented filling
- Dry-Fit-Comfort, breathable
- Back-to-shape function
For the production of all our items, we exclusively use twill fabric with a 3/1 weave. This type of weave is exceptionally dense, robust, and durable.
Before cutting, the fabric is pressed at 3 bar pressure and over 100°C. This makes it even smoother and allows moisture to bead off more effectively. Dirt and dog hair can be shaken off more easily.
For cutting, the fabrics are laid out and checked once again for defects. The subsequent cutting is done by hand. With machine cutting, fabric shifting and inaccuracies are unavoidable; with hand cutting, these errors are eliminated.
Since the seams are exposed to high levels of stress, we use the elaborate yet stable quilting stitch method to connect the various components.
Finally, all products are inspected by hand with great care, ensuring that our customers receive a perfect product.
WASHING and CARE
All Doctor Bark dog blankets are washed completely at 95˚C, not just the cover,
as is the case with conventional dog pads.
Procedure:
Preparation:
Please shake off hair and coarse dirt from your Doctor Bark dog sleeping surface. In case of heavy hair accumulation, simply use a vacuum cleaner. This also helps protect your washing machine. We recommend pre-treating stubborn stains with a stain spray or a microfiber cloth if necessary. Please turn dog beds inside out. This turns the inner corners outward so that hidden dirt can be washed out easily.
Washing:
If you use Doctor Bark Textile Wash & Care Detergent, please add 50 ml of this detergent to the detergent compartment.
If you use a conventional mild detergent, please follow the manufacturer’s dosing instructions. Please make sure that your detergent does not contain fabric softener or silicone removers.
To ensure that the filling of the Doctor Bark dog sleeping surfaces regains its full volume after washing, please use washing balls or regular tennis balls. This works wonders.
Select the basic setting “gentle cycle” with a maximum spin speed of 800 rpm.
Drying:
Shake your Doctor Bark dog sleeping surface lightly, as you would with a down duvet. Then place the dog sleeping surface together with the washing or tennis balls in the tumble dryer. Select the “gentle drying” setting.
Without a tumble dryer, your Doctor Bark dog sleeping surface will of course also dry naturally. Choose a warm and well-ventilated place for air drying so that the dog sleeping surface is dry again within 3–4 hours. Shake the dog sleeping surface well several times during air drying and gently pull it back into shape.