Naturalmat:
for an organic night’s sleep
MOLLY
18 July 2016
are a company local to me in Devon, whose HQ I have cycled past many a time. Situated in a boat builder’s yard, near Topsham, its location gives a clue as to the company’s origins. Beginning as manufacturers of custom-made natural mattresses for boats, Naturalmat now make organic mattresses for all beds, from babies’ moses baskets to adult sizes, as well as a variety of beds, bases and headboards, and a natural bedding range to complete the natural sleep experience.
Last week I went along to their showroom and factory, with some fellow bloggers, to find out more about the company, their products, and the processes behind their production.
“Natural and Organic Materials
From Sustainable and Renewable Sources”
NATURALMAT
Naturalmat founders Mark Tremlett and Peter Tindall told us all about the company’s history, and showed us around the factory, where mattresses and toppers were in full production. This video explains the ethos of the company and how the mattresses are made:
In the factory, we met some of the people that feature in the video, who Peter introduced to us by name. They clearly take pride in their work, and it was lovely to meet them and see the mattresses and toppers being made.
“We believe that people, not machines, make a superior, longer lasting product.” – Naturalmat
Left: Stacey from The Design Sheppard and daughter Milly watching materials being cut.
Above: Raw materials: coir.
Left: A near-finished mattress.
Above: Labels being sewn into mattress cover.
Afterwards, in the showroom, we tested out the mattresses for ourselves. They come in two types, Natural Fibre (for a firm, denser feel) or Pocket Spring (for a springier feel), and each type can be either soft, medium or firm. Here’s what they look like in cross section:
After much testing and a little bouncing, I decided I liked the Natural Fibre Mohair (a firm mattress) the best, but with a soft wool topper. Bliss. I think I stayed lying on that bed just a little too long, I might even have started dreaming…
Back at home I have been trying out Naturalmat’s ‘Nest’ Pillow, a wool-filled pillow that is stitched across the centre to help with the correct alignment of the spine and neck. A nice reminder of my morning at Naturalmat, and the perfect place to lay my head and count Dartmoor sheep …
…zzzzz
(Yellow and grey bedding is by Christy, from their Evolve range)
Thanks to Naturalmat for this behind-the-scenes tour. You can find out lots more on the website.
All images above are mine, taken at Naturalmat, but I leave you with some press images of Naturalmat beds and mattresses, so you can see them in all their glory. Enjoy!
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on July 19, 2016 at 6:41 pm
I am so intruiged to how that pillow feels to lie on? Genius idea to have the break on it half way, I think I would love that.
I did chuckle though, because I know only too well how much you love your pillows!!
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on July 19, 2016 at 11:28 pm
Great pictures and the showroom looks nice! What an unusual mattress design with the natural fibres inside – the finished mattresses do look very smart and comfy.
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on July 20, 2016 at 11:59 am
Love the behind the scenes shot of the factory! Who knew there was so my know-how behind mattress and pillows? I’m on the hunt for a feather mattress topper for winter but maybe I iwll think of updating my mattress instead.
Great images. That pillow looks super comfy. x