Raw materials
Wood
Natural latex
Sheep’s wool
Wood
Sheep’s wool
The earth’s “green lung”, construction mate rial for generations, renewable fuel used from the beginning of human history. An incre dibly diverse resource, wood has been an im portant contributing factor in the success of mankind. Wood provides warmth and safety – just what we need and want in a bed. In the Hüsler Nest, wood also ensures an optimal balance of moisture, and in our unique Liforma unit, it ensures ergonomically correct rest throughout the night.
For millennia, people have protected themsel ves against the cold with wool. Virgin sheep’s wool has natural thermoregulating properties. Wool fibres can store up to 33% of their dry weight in moisture, while the surface of the fibre repels water. Since the wool conveys liquid quickly, it never feels moist. Up to 85% of the volume of woollen goods consists of air. This makes them excellent heat insulators. Wool is also flameretardant, which enhances safety. In contrast to synthetic fibres, it does not easily absorb smells (e.g. sweat) or dirt and it is natu rally selfcleaning – odours smells are expelled into the air. This means that after just a short period of airing, wool will smell neutral and fresh again. All you need to do is air out the overlay at regular intervals.
Natural latex Latex is produced from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). This tree is a member of the spurge family and is originally from South America. Natural latex mattresses represent the top quality segment on the mattress market. They remain elastic for a very long time. Latex is bacteriostatic and does not require any chemical treatment. It also provides for a good thermal balance and repels moisture.
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