Handmade Mattress – Everything You Need to Know

In recent years, there has been a reflection on the drawbacks of mass production of synthetic mattresses and the advantages of reincorporating handcrafting with organic materials and attention to details. So, the demand for handmade mattresses has increased a lot.

Handmade mattress, as the name suggests, is made using the traditional crafting method of the mattress maker, whose skills and techniques were passed down from one generation to another. Mattress makers specializing in the art of homemade mattresses used to work at home. They were in charge of filling mattresses with organic materials, e.g. horsehair, wool, fabric, etc. After cleaning and making them fluffier, they maintained flexibility and soothing properties.

Nowadays, manufacturers of handmade mattresses work on each piece exclusively, with advanced techniques and instruments and carefully selected materials, giving each mattress a unique character.

Any material can be used to manufacture a handmade mattress. That said, certain materials have become very popular as they really enhance the quality of these handcrafted mattresses. To ensure maximum comfort and quality, handmade mattresses must be made of natural materials, e.g. natural latex, cotton, or wool.

With a wide range of mattresses available on the market, you might be tempted to choose a luxurious product rich in a variety of features. However, these so-called 'luxurious' mattresses often disappoint and the number of users who are not satisfied with being offered low-quality product grows. This is not the case with handmade mattresses. They are made with natural materials and attention to details. They are not usually found in mass production because each handmade mattress requires the mattress maker to invest effort and time to ensure these mattresses' quality is well-known for. They offer many unique advantages that you cannot find in other types of mattresses.

Following are some key benefits of handmade mattresses:

• A handmade mattress is assembled, designed, built, and sewn entirely by the hands of one or more artisans, taking into account the weight and height of those who will sleep on it as well as their sleeping preferences/habits.

• The combination of materials and the attachment of handmade mattresses to the padding carried out is very durable as they have been made individually, carefully, and firmly, so they retain their firmness for longer, making the product long-lasting and durable.

• As handmade mattresses are made with natural materials, they are more breathable, hypoallergenic, ecological, temperature regulators, and free of artificial odours and gases.

• Attention to detail gives handmade mattresses extra luxury and quality, with beautiful exclusive designs.

• By lasting longer, this type of mattress contributes to not generating as much waste, as the life of a high-quality handmade mattress is equal to that of several low- or mid-end mattresses.