horsehair mattress
Our latex free mattress is crafted from of 10 layers of natural and untreated horsehair, hand tufted into an organic cotton drill cover with organic wool under-quilting to add an extra layer of comfort to your mattress. This is a traditional mattress with a firm, non-springy feel and superb temperature and moisture regulating properties, creating a wonderful sleep environment.
A unique characteristic of horsehair is its hygroscopic nature, meaning it can absorb up to 25% of its weight in moisture without feeling damp. While we sleep, our bodies release moisture, which is absorbed by the mattress. During the day, when the bed is aired out, the moisture is easily released. This process helps maintain a comfortable and dry microclimate in the bed, especially during the summer when temperatures are high.
We recommend that you turn this mattress frequently.
Approximately 11cm high.
This mattress has a very firm feel.
Our mattresses are lovingly handmade by our partners in Germany, who have been manufacturing natural and organic mattresses for over 25 years.
The mattresses have been designed, tried and tested by Greenfibres, and we believe we’ve found the combinations that work for just about everyone! We don’t stock the mattresses here at Greenfibres HQ, each mattress is made just for you, so please allow 5–6 weeks for your mattress to be ready.
Place your order online, and we’ll email you directly to explain the next steps. We’ll send you a confirmation letter that gives you the opportunity to ensure we have the right type and size mattress for you.
If you’re unsure as to which mattress might be the best fit for you, please give us a call. We’ve slept on these mattresses ourselves for years, so have firsthand experience of the feel, firmness, and everything you’ll want to know about getting the best natural sleep!
We hand-make our mattresses to order, and it takes 5-6 weeks.
Delivery for mattresses is £55 within mainland UK, or you’re welcome to collect from our warehouse in Totnes.
If you’re ordering from outside of mainland UK, please contact us for a quote.
Our mattress combinations use only natural materials, and GOTS certified organic wool and organic cotton.
The latex is 100% natural, and tested to the international QUL standard that ensures no synthetic latex is used, and no chemical residues are found.
The coconut (coir) fibre and horsehair are sourced from carefully managed supply chains, and regularly tested to ensure there are no chemical residues present.
This mattress is approx11cm high.
Approx dimensions
- Metric:
- Single: 90x200cm (35"x79")
- Double: 140x200cm (55"x79")
- King: 160x200cm (63"x79")
- Super king: 180x200cm (70"x79")
- Imperial:
- Single: 3'x6'3''
- Double: 4'6''x6'3''
- King: 5'x6'6''
- Super king: 6'x6'6''