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The decision to start growing hemp and flax for our mattresses was driven by our desire to create a natural product
new fillings . Every component of our mattress , including the springs , have been developed with recyclability has in mind . Our glue-less technology at the core of the mattress was specifically designed to facilitate recycling . By eliminating glue , we mitigate contamination concerns and make disassembling the products at the end of their life cycle much easier . Indeed , when we examine the components of the mattress , we find that most of them can be recycled , so the difficulty really comes down to the disassembly process ,” adds Richard .
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We believe in a modern approach to natural fibre sourcing ; In using transparency and good practice to help create products in a responsible way .
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Responsible sleep
Richard discusses the company ’ s status as the largest hemp grower in the UK , shedding light on what this achievement entails . “ The decision to start growing hemp and flax for our mattresses was driven by our desire to create a natural product . This initiative began around 2009 , with the aim of utilizing homegrown natural fillings in the comfort layers of our mattresses . Thus , we acquired some land to create sufficient space for cultivation . The farming aspect , in terms of growing the crops , was not overly challenging . However , as our operations expanded , we needed to acquire more land and collaborate with other farmers to meet the demand . Another significant hurdle was understanding how to process the hemp straw and what equipment
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