Frequently asked questions

The round, open cell structure is as unique as it is incomparable and guarantees optimal ventilation.

Talalay takes its name from Joseph and Anselm Talalay, who invented the production process used by Vita Talalay. Talalay latex has only been commercially produced for the last 40 years.

The production process

The Talalay process is quite elaborate. It supports highly effective control of the density and quality of the product. The production process involves many of the same basic components as the Dunlop formulation, though without any gellation reagents. Talalay latex may include a synthetic natural rubber admixture, or it can consist of 100% natural latex. Our products use natural latex exclusively. The result is a healthier alternative to petroleum-based foam materials, as petroleum-based foams are liable to give off volatile organic compounds as they age. Our Talalay latex contains no styrene butadiene whatever but uses the latex of the hevea tree for the entire base of the product. The production method involves a closed mould with pre-vacuum, followed by freezing, resulting in a regular bubble geometry. The next step of the process is vulcanisation, which gives rise to an even distribution of bubbles throughout the foam.

Moulds: After the foaming machine has aerated it, the latex mass is poured into an open mould to a precise volume and pattern. The Talalay type mould is designed in such a way that it can be closed and sealed with pressure provided by press hydraulics. After the mould has been closed, a vacuum is produced in the interior, causing the air bubbles in the matrix to inflate and fill the mould completely.

Freezing: With the support of the vacuum, the temperature of the mould and the foam mass is reduced to -28° C and the foam is frozen. Because the resulting foam matrix is open, carbon dioxide can be forced through the structure, forming carbonic acid which shifts the pH value from over 10 to 7. The reduction in alkalinity induces the foam to gel and retain its shape.

Vulcanisation: The mould temperature can then be incrementally raised for a definite amount of time to reach the vulcanisation temperature of 115° C. At this point the product can be taken out of the mould and subjected to a washing process.

Drying and quality control: The last step is the drying process, which gets rid of any remaining moisture. The quality of the product is verified by optical inspection, as well as with the help of various sensors and measurement systems.

Advantages of Talalay latex

So why is it so important to have a mattress or pillow that is stuffed with Talalay latex? Well, of course it’s all about getting a good night’s sleep. Good sleep makes a crucial contribution to a healthy life. Let’s take a look first of all at the openness of Talalay latex.

Support and pressure relief: The roundness of the cells provides support and relieves pressure simultaneously. You can compare it with a bouncing ball. When you apply pressure to the ball, it yields. When you release the pressure again, it bounces straight back to its original form. Talalay latex is like millions of miniature bouncing balls, which support you in just the way you need and so encourage you to adopt a suitable physical position. As a result, you feel supported, while your muscles and skin are simultaneously relieved of strain, so that no pressure builds up. There are two things we can say about the pressure relief a Talalay natural latex mattress provides First of all, the cells are flexible and pressure resistant. This is good for the muscles and joints, and allows the blood to circulate without a problem, so that your skin does not get too hot. Moreover, no pressure points arise when you are asleep. Secondly, the springiness of the materials takes the pressure off. Because they are round, the cells in Talalay latex always bounce back. They give back the energy you have put into the cells. Manufacturers of visco foam like to tell you that you don’t need to move in your sleep, because the visco foam moulds itself to fit the contours of your body. But you do need to move! Your pain receptors or nociceptors notify you that it is time to turn over. So, it is essential that you should be able to turn without expending energy. But with visco foam this calls for a massive effort, which ends up by giving you a night of tossing and turning. So, you are roused out of your deep sleep. This isn’t going to happen with a Talalay natural latex mattress! The mattress bounces back, so you can turn over without its being a big deal, and do not have your phase of deep sleep disrupted.

Ventilation and atmosphere: The breathability of the material is enormously effective in controlling heat and humidity. The atmosphere between the mattress and the bed linen can be described as a microclimate. In order to get into a really deep sleep, your body starts to prepare itself as soon as the sun sets. The body starts to cool down reaching its lowest temperature at about four in the morning.  The microclimate under the blankets makes it easier to regulate the body temperature. Talalay latex dispenses coolness in summer and warmth in winter. The reason for this is that Talalay Latex does not heat up that much, though it gets warm enough for a comfortable sleeping temperature of 21° C, and it doesn’t need long to cool down again. As well as providing a pleasant temperature, Talalay latex can dissipate a lot of humidity without a problem. As a result, you don’t get a clammy atmosphere when you are asleep.

Domestic dust mites: The beneficial microclimate also has a good effect on domestic dust mites. These live on fungus, which propagates rapidly at high temperature and humidity levels. Even if the same claims are made for Dunlop latex and other polyurethane foams, Talalay latex really leaves dust mites no chance of survival.

Natural latex is good for the environment: One advantage of latex bed furnishings is that they are environmentally friendly. The raw materials are harvested from plantations in a tree-friendly way. As a result of this tree-friendly approach, the rubber trees can continue to live and grow for up to 30 years. No trees need to be felled for the harvest, so they can continue their work of purifying the air and the water.

Organic latex is produced by substituting organic fertilisers for synthetic artificially produced ones. As a result, the plants only receive natural nutrients. Quite apart from this, the production of artificial and synthetic fertilisers has terrible effects on the environment.

Very few chemicals are needed to produce natural latex bed furnishings. None of these chemicals are a source of contamination or environmental concern. Latex itself is a long-lasting biodegradable material, so consumption and waste are both reduced.

Long life: A Talalay natural latex mattress has an extremely long life. The round cells are first vulcanised (baked) at high temperature; in the case of Vita Talalay latex, this is followed by half an hour in the drying plant at 85° C, and then another eight-hour vulcanisation phase, again at 85° C. After that the perfectly round cells are so firm that they retain their structure for ever.

Information on allergies

Latex is a very common material in our everyday life. It is used in gloves (cleaning gloves), balloons, door insulation materials and condoms. By contrast with popular opinion, an allergy to latex is relatively rare – statistical estimates suggest between 2 and 5 percent of the population.

If, however, you do experience an allergic reaction to latex, it is important to determine whether you are reacting to direct skin contact or to fine particles of the allergen in the air. If the latter is the case, it may be assumed that you will also react to various house plants like the Benjamin fig (ficus benjamina) or the poinsettia, which release the same allergens into the atmosphere (source: Wikipedia). Then we would recommend that you use our foam mattress.

But if you only react to direct skin contact (as with gloves, for instance), there is no basic reason why you should deprive yourself of the outstanding benefits of latex, as our natural latex mattresses are always wrapped in a cotton cover.

Wood provides warmth and safety – just what we need and want in a bed.

The earth’s “green lung”, construction material for generations, renewable fuel used from the beginning of human history. An incredibly diverse resource, wood has been an important contributing factor in the success of mankind. In Hüsler Nest beds, wood ensures optimal moisture balance. In our unique Liforma spring unit, it also ensures an ergonomically correct night’s rest. At Hüsler Nest, wood remains untreated. Only our solid wood bed frames are oiled or waxed with natural substances. Wood has an antistatic function.

It has natural thermoregulating properties. Virgin sheep’s wool is hygienic and self-cleansing.

People have been keeping sheep for their wool for over 10,000 years. Through the symbiosis of man and sheep, the sheep benefits from man’s protection against predators, and humans receive a raw material from the sheep that keeps them warm and safe. So, it is not surprising that the hair of the sheep’s wool is genetically almost identical to human hair.

Interestingly, people today often talk about ‘Nordic sleeping’, i.e., sleeping with goose or duck down and feathers. So, covering oneself with down is a practice that comes from Scandinavia, where the winters are very cold. As a result of the poor insulation of earlier times, bedrooms were very cold, and people needed extremely good insulation. Down is air-proof and waterproof (so that the animal can both fly and swim) and therefore offers the best possible insulation derived from nature. Even today, down jackets provide excellent protection against the cold outside.

In our bedrooms nowadays, even in winter with the window tilted, the temperature rarely drops below 17° C. We can see this as a kind of Mediterraneanizing of the bedroom. Interestingly, people in the warm areas around the Mediterranean traditionally sleep with virgin sheep’s wool. Why? Virgin sheep’s wool insulates less than down. It allows air to circulate, which ensures a comfortable temperature. It is also able to absorb up to a third of its own weight in moisture without feeling damp. This keeps the sleeping climate pleasantly warm – it doesn’t get too hot, while remaining dry.

Sleeping with virgin sheep’s wool (or any other natural hair such as camel’s hair etc.) means no more sweating, but also no more freezing!

But it doesn’t end there: untreated virgin sheep’s wool also has the enormous advantage of being self-cleansing. How does this work? Under the microscope, you can see the scaly structure of the wool hair. As a result of this, the smallest particles of dirt are caught in the wool. When you air the bed in the fresh air, i.e., in contact with oxygen, the scaly structure unfolds. When it is lightly shaken, all dirt particles escape during airing and the duvet and overlay are hygienically clean again.

Wool has natural thermoregulating properties. The inside of the fibres absorbs water vapour, while the surface repels water.

Information on allergies

Wool hair and human hair are genetically almost identical. Through thousands of years of symbiosis between humans and sheep, we humans have adapted in a great many ways. We don’t have a problem about clothing ourselves with virgin sheep’s wool and covering ourselves with it while we sleep.

Accordingly, genuine allergies to virgin sheep’s wool are extremely rare. However, people often react to the chemical treatments that are frequently found on virgin wool – washability treatments, bleaches and optical brighteners, synthetic re-greasing and dyeing. In addition, fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides like Eulan and Miltin are unfortunately also found as mite protection in mattresses.

Many people have allergic reactions to all these substances, not to the wool itself. They then mistakenly think they have a sheep wool allergy. We have also found that due to the constant contact with the agents described above, many people (especially children) react with a hypersensitive immune system – in other words, they are allergic to a whole range of substances. If the mattress that has been treated in this way is got rid of, the various symptoms often disappear. With Hüsler Nest overlays and duvets (made of untreated virgin sheep’s wool), you can be sure of having an absolutely natural product. They reduce the risk of an allergic reaction to practically zero. Let’s go on to talk about dust mites. People with a dust mite allergy only react to the droppings of the tiny animals. The mites feed on human skin scales. We need to be able to clean our bed in such a way that it no longer provides food for the mites. Therefore, we recommend that you not only air your wool overlay regularly, but that you use two sets of overlays. You can use one, while airing out the other and storing it. Then change the overlays every week. Another possibility is to use our washable cotton linen blankets and overlays.

Linen fibre is made from the stems of the flax plant. Linen is pleasantly cooling and ideal as a duvet for warm nights.

Linen was almost completely displaced by cotton at the end of the 19th century but has regained importance in recent years in view of its valuable properties. The largest linen-growing areas in the world are in Russia, Egypt, China, the EU, and Ukraine.

The flax plant is the source from which linen is obtained. Flax is undemanding and thrives well even on poor soils in Europe, which is why it is very ecological and environmentally friendly, both when cultivated and when processed. In production, linen is considerably more sustainable than cotton. The flax plant requires significantly less water to grow. Natural rainfall is sufficient for plant growth. Thus, no additional irrigation is needed. Processing is mechanical and without any use of chemicals.

Linen has valuable properties. The fibre is hard-wearing, stable, and durable. It meets the highest hygiene standards thanks to its antibacterial, dirt-repellent, water-binding, and odour-neutralising functions.

Bed coverings made of natural linen fibres can easily be kept fresh by airing them daily or washing them occasionally when necessary – because cleanliness has a direct effect on our wellbeing. In addition, the material provides natural protection against electrostatic charge. At the same time, it is breathable, and scores points for its great water absorption capacity and rapid moisture exchange.

Advantages you can feel: Due to its excellent temperature-balancing properties, linen keeps you cool in summer and is pleasantly warm in winter.

As a natural fibre, linen is one of the leaf fibres; the linen fabric is obtained from the stems of the flax plant. The linen fibre differs from cotton in that it forms bundles, whereas cotton consists of unconnected individual fibres.

The production of linen consists of the following steps:

To begin with, the flax plants are harvested – that is to say, they are pulled out of the ground with the help of special machines. For subsequent drying, they are usually simply left lying in the fields. In the next step, the resulting straw is teased, roasted, and dried again. This is followed by the breaking, scutching and heckling of the straw as further steps on the way to creating the linen fabric. The final step completes the process. Here the bast is combed into spinnable fibre bundles. Finally, linen fabric is produced by spinning the fibres into threads or weaving them into plain weave.

It is soft, breathable, washable and absorbs up to 20 percent of its own weight in water. Environmentally friendly production.

Cotton is an ancient, cultivated plant from the mallow family. The cotton fibre, which is a natural fibre, is obtained from the seed hairs.

Compared to synthetic fibres, cotton is very absorbent and can absorb up to 65 percent of its weight in water. However, this makes it heavier, and it dries slowly. Cotton fabrics are considered very skin-friendly (they do not scratch), and their allergy potential is extremely low.

The outer shape of the cotton fibres is flat, twisted and loop-like. This makes it very tear-resistant, stretchable, and durable. Cotton is therefore particularly long-lasting, even with heavy use and frequent cleaning. This makes it ideal for the cloth in the Liforma spring unit. Depending on the application envisaged, it is possible to refine the cotton raw material through numerous work steps to such a high degree that it can finally achieve a silk-like appearance (e.g., satin or batiste), while still retaining its many other positive properties. For this reason, we also use cotton as a cover material for our duvets, pillows, and overlays.

As we only use cotton that is produced in a natural, environmentally friendly crop rotation, you can sleep with a clear conscience in a healthy bed climate.

Information on allergies

Allergic reactions to cotton are hardly known. People with so-called textile dermatitis – which manifests itself in pimples, reddening of the skin, eczema, or dandruff – are extremely rare, and show no reactions to our products. This is partly because we only use products certified according to ecological standards.

Camels are exposed to wide temperature fluctuations, which is why their hair has an excellent temperature-balancing effect, both in hot and cold weather.

Camels shed their fine undercoat of downy hair, which is combed out and collected in early summer. Only the soft undercoat is used in our high-quality duvets. The properties of camel hair are very similar to those of 100 % pure virgin sheep’s wool, though camel hair is slightly softer, lighter and more supple. It also absorbs more moisture. Camel hair feels cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

The areas where our camel hair originates lie in the high plateaus of Central Asia. The animals live mainly in desert zones and mountains and are constantly exposed to wide temperature fluctuations. Their hair therefore has an excellent temperature-balancing effect, both in hot and cold weather. The hair regularly shed by the animals is just collected, sorted and biologically processed. It thus remains completely natural.

Known as the ‘gold of the Andes’, this is one of the finest natural hairs in the world. It absorbs a lot of moisture, is breathable and self-cleansing.

Alpaca wool is very breathable, warming, light and mite-free. It is a dry wool that does not contain lanolin oil, which makes it highly recommended for allergy sufferers. The wool is also fire-retardant.

Through thousands of years of breeding in the Andes, the wool of the alpaca is a highly developed product. The climate of the Andes is very extreme; during the day the animals are exposed to great heat, whereas at night the temperatures become bitterly cold. To compensate for these huge temperature fluctuations, alpacas have their unique wool, which allows them to regulate heat and cold perfectly.

For the South American alpacas, the distance to a water hole can sometimes be several kilometres. For this, they have acquired a very light wool, which is dirt-resistant and breathable. In addition, their wool has the extraordinary property of wicking away moisture.

We use this highly developed wool to produce high-quality duvets. The properties that make the wool suitable for the alpacas in the Andes are also perfect for us humans:

• Lightweight
• Warming
• Allergy-free
• Breathable
• Moisture-wicking
• Fire-retardant
• Resistant to ageing
• Mite-free
• Cosy

Modal is a semi-natural fibre made from natural polymers. It is produced in special processes whereby the cellulose is dissolved and spun into threads.

Micromodal is a synthetic fibre made from natural material, namely cellulose from wood – similar to viscose. The natural starting material is beech wood from sustainable forestry. The cellulose solution is pressed at a high temperature through fine nozzles to form a delicate fibre. Modal fibres have a high water and perspiration absorption capacity – as microfibres they are more effective than cotton. So, they are an ideal support for the body’s climate regulation. Modal / micromodal gives the product a smooth surface, and the shine and the soft colours will last for a long time.

A truly natural product that has associations with paradise. The coconut fibres, sometimes known as coir, are produced from the coconut’s shell.

The fibres of the outer shell (mesocarp) of a coconut are called coconut fibres or coir.

Coconut fibres are classified as hard fibres. The usable fibres of the coconut lie between the outer fibre cover and the stone layer that encloses the flesh of the fruit (copra) and the juice. Approximately 13,000 coconuts are needed for one tonne of coconut fibre.

The 15 - 30 cm long fibres are hollow, elastic and very woody. They are resistant to moisture and decay, and are rightly regarded as hard-wearing, abrasion-resistant and rot-proof. Coconut fibres are dimensionally stable, insect-proof, and open to diffusion, i.e., they have a moisture-balancing effect, and they are not electrostatically chargeable. The products made from the fibre are durable, easy to care for, sound-absorbing, antibacterial and antistatic.

After decomposition of the pectin (a process involving immersion in water), the fibres are separated from each other by hand or by machine. While still wet, they are sorted according to colour and fineness. This is followed by natural drying in the sun or mechanical drying on a drying line. The fibres are then sorted again to separate the combable fibres from the tangled mass.

Coconut fibres from unripe fruits are suitable for textiles or for use in the home and are processed into cords, ropes, or carpets. Fibres from ripe fruits have a higher wood content and cannot be spun. They are used as filling material for mattresses and upholstery or for thermal insulation. In the building sector, coconut fibres are mainly used as insulation material.

(Source: www.materialarchiv.ch)

Maize fibre is puffy and insulating. It is obtained from renewable resources and is a good alternative for allergy sufferers, as it is washable.

Maize fibre has good heat retention – like animal hair – because it is hollow on the inside. It has a high bulking power (good recovery capacity), does not easily take on foreign odours, it is flame-retardant, is without chemical additives, and is therefore not a breeding ground for bacteria. Furthermore, it is washable and suitable for tumble-drying.

The fibre is made from a natural, constantly renewable raw material and thus takes ecological considerations into account. Compared to conventional man-made fibres, it needs only a fraction of the energy to process, so CO² emissions, which contribute to global warming, are significantly lower. When the product reaches the end of its useful life, maize can be composted without residue. It decomposes into water and carbon dioxide, thus closing the cycle. Basically, maize combines many of the positive properties of both natural and synthetic fibres.

100 percent Swiss foam as it has similar characteristics to latex, it is a good alternative for allergy sufferers. Polyurethane foam refined with lavender and Swiss Alpine herbs.

Polyurethane foam mattresses are synthetically made from petroleum-based products. However, as they are manufactured in Switzerland, we can still guarantee that all environmental standards are met. For the vanishingly small number of people who must do without our latex for allergy reasons, our foam mattresses are the best alternative, even if they are not 100% the same as the natural latex mattress in terms of point elasticity and adaptability.

Information on allergies

The foam we use is manufactured without formaldehyde or other harmful blowing agents, in accordance with Oeko-Tex Standard 100. There are no known allergic reactions to bamboo bast fibres.

You are sporty and have good back muscles. We recommend the natural latex mattress 2Flex 10 cm.

The majority of them sleep on their stomachs for at least half the night. We recommend the natural latex mattress Honey 13 cm or Firm 13 cm.

Make sure you have good cushioning in the mattress. We recommend a 13 cm version of the natural latex mattresses 2Flex, Honey or Firm.

We recommend the Honey 13 cm natural latex mattress.

We recommend the natural latex mattress Honey or Firm 13 cm.

We recommend the natural latex mattress 2Flex or Honey 13 cm, if necessary supplemented with a 3 cm high topper. In addition, we would definitely recommend the use of the Duo / Medium sheep’s wool overlay, as wool has a pain-relieving effect.

The choice of mattress is less important here. Both the 13 cm 2Flex mattress and the 13 cm Honey mattress have integrated shoulder relief. Alternatively, there is the ‘shoulder lowering’ special setting on the Liforma spring element.

Model 2Flex, 10 or 13 cm depending on age and athleticism, or Honey 13 cm. Possibly with a special ‘hip lowering’ setting on the Liforma spring unit.

We recommend the 2Flex 10 cm model, if you are under 50, or the Honey 13 cm model.

You can recognise an original Swiss natural bed by its multi-layered structure. The structure consists of a frame insert, the unique Liforma spring unit or Futon spring unit, the natural latex mattress, and the overlay. You will find the Hüsler Nest logo on all these products.

If you are interested in a second-hand Hüsler Nest, always ask to see the original invoice and be aware that without expert advice you may be making a mistake.

The unique Liforma spring unit, the Futon spring unit and all frame inserts are manufactured at the Hüsler Nest headquarters in Grenchen, Switzerland.

The mattresses, textiles and bed frames are manufactured for Hüsler Nest by selected partner companies, according to strict quality criteria.

A Hüsler Nest sleeping system accompanies you for a lifetime. As each component of the sleeping system has a different lifespan, the system has been designed in such a way that all components are individually exchangeable and replaceable.

The term 'natural bed' refers to a bed that is made of purely natural and above all untreated materials. Cotton, wood, and pure natural latex (rubber) are the materials used. Natural beds are 100 per cent free of harmful substances, without the use of chemical agents like fungicides, and are produced in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. A natural bed contains no metal. Look out for certifications, and for the promotion of sleep hygiene through easy-care materials.

Natural materials can be of animal or plant origin. If they are processed untreated in their original structure, the natural functions of the material are preserved. Textiles made of natural materials are antibacterial, dirt-repellent and odour-neutralising, as well as breathable and water-binding. Virgin sheep’s wool, alpaca, and camel hair as well as linen meet these requirements. On contact with oxygen, and ideally with high humidity, the cell structures open up and trapped dirt is released. After being shaken out vigorously, textiles are then fresh again.

Natural latex is sensitive to UV light. Depending on how strong the sunlight is on your bed, the elasticity will weaken sooner or later. FFor hygienic reasons, however, you should replace the mattress core and the latex strips in the spring element after 10 to 15 years. The mattress cover, the frame insert and the Liforma spring unit do not need to be replaced. Depending on the condition, however, it is advisable to replace the overlay as well. That will make everything cosy and as good as new.

Every person has different sleeping habits and preferences in terms of sleeping position and lying sensations. So, you would be well advised, when choosing a mattress, not to make any compromises with your significant other. With the large selection of Hüsler Nest mattresses, every person can find the product that suits them best. It is possible to combine two different mattresses in a double bed mattress cover, so that the annoying mattress crack disappears.

The Hüsler Nest natural latex mattress forms the comfort zone in the sleep system, so your body type and weight do not play a role in mattress selection. The mattresses have a firm and a soft side and can be turned over according to preference. The ergonomic part is provided by the Liforma spring unit. It automatically adjusts to the sleeping person, regardless of size and weight.

In principle, custom-made sleeping systems are possible for special sleeping arrangements or caravans. For a custom-made product, please make an appointment with the Hüsler Nest partner in your region. Photos and sketches with detailed measurements are helpful for preparing a quotation. The delivery time may be longer for custom-made products.

In principle, custom-made products are possible for all Hüsler Nest beds. Photos and sketches with detailed measurements are helpful for preparing a quotation. The delivery time may be longer for custom-made products.

There are several ways to find a Hüsler Nest dealer near you on the Hüsler Nest website. Go to the main home page and click on Shops & Partners in the navigation. Then enter your postcode in the search bar of the dealer finder. You will receive a listing of Hüsler Nest partners in your area.

Or alternatively, if you have already made a product choice and would like to be contacted, you can save the product on your watch list. You can then forward the watch list to the dealer in your area with a message. You will only be shown dealers who have the desired product on the watch list in their showroom. The selected Hüsler Nest partner will then contact you.

All our Hüsler Nest partners have an attractive showroom with the Liforma spring unit and the various mattresses available for you to try out. Trying out, testing, and consulting are desirable and necessary. Test beds are available in some cases. Please don’t hesitate to contact us and ask.

The showrooms of our Hüsler Nest partners are available for you for testing purposes.

Sleeping and lying comfort are very individual matters. Our product recommendations are based on over 40 years of experience. Nevertheless, sometimes the recommended product may be not quite right for you. It is important to us that every person in a Hüsler Nest sleep well so that they can start the new day full of energy. That is the reason why a consultation with one of our trained partners and employees is essential, and systems cannot be ordered online.

All Hüsler bedsteads, whether they are made of solid wood or upholstered, are customised to meet your design requirements. There are many different fine woods, hundreds of different fabrics, and various leathers to choose from. You should be able to feel and touch the material in order to make a decision. We do not go in for mass production.

Sleep hygiene refers to conditions and behaviour that promote healthy sleep. Only those who sleep well stay fit, strengthen their immune system and recharge for the next day.

Sleep experts therefore research into the optimal conditions and prerequisites for natural and restful sleep. The good news is that what we do makes a lot of difference. For example, the Swiss bed and sleep specialist Hüsler Nest recommends avoiding sumptuous meals, coffee, cigarettes, or alcohol before going to bed. This also applies to exercise. During the day it is good for you, but before you go to bed it stimulates you. In the evening, the experts recommend more calming activities such as a walk, delicious herbal teas or a cheerful bedtime read to end the day in peace. Regular bedtimes also promote rest at night. In addition, make sure the room temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees and that the air is fresh. Then you will certainly sleep better. Sleep hygiene also includes an environment that is good for you. That’s why it pays to look for organic quality and eco-labels.

The term kbA cotton certifies controlled organic cultivation.

KbA certified organic cotton is cotton that is grown without the use of chemical fertilisers or synthetic pesticides.

Organic cotton is harvested by hand and no chemical defoliants are used for harvesting. Controlled organic cultivation generally prohibits genetically modified organisms and the use of any chemicals.

Organic cotton is always grown in mixed cultivation and crop rotation. Farmers add nutrients to the soil using natural fertilisers such as manure and mulch. Pests are controlled with harmless means such as scent attractants, and weeds are weeded mechanically. Moreover, the farmer is only awarded the label ‘Certified Organically Grown Cotton’ if he has cultivated the soil without chemicals for at least three years. The certification of organic cotton and the annual inspection of the farmers are carried out by independent institutions.

The further processing of organic cotton is done without the use of ecologically harmful substances such as formaldehyde, chlorine compounds and so on. This means that garments made from organic cotton are very kind to the skin and have a low allergic potential. Organic cotton is not only healthier for our skin, but also makes a significant contribution to the protection of our environment and the preservation of nature.

Furthermore, controlled organic cultivation means humane working conditions and no child labour, and thus stands for a fair product.

(Source: Stadelmann Natur)

'KbT virgin sheep's wool' means that virgin wool has been obtained from certified organic animal husbandry. Certified organic animal husbandry (kbT) is carried out in accordance with the guidelines for organic farming, and is optimally adapted to the climate and living conditions of the region.

It is animal-friendly husbandry that is appropriate to the species and in harmony with nature. The feeding of genetically modified plants and the use of fattening aids are prohibited. The animals reproduce naturally and any interference with the animal, such as tail docking or mulesing, is likewise prohibited.

In the case of kbT virgin wool, for example, the use of pesticides and insecticides is consistently avoided. This applies both to the animals and to the soil on which the animals graze. The finest wool comes from Merino sheep, a fine wool sheep breed whose fleece is particularly soft and woolly. KbT certification is carried out by independent institutions.

The Swiss Animal Welfare Act contains the certification guidelines. For this reason, Hüsler sources animal fibres such as virgin sheep’s wool and alpaca hair from Swiss farmers whenever possible.

(Source: Stadelmann Natur)

The eco-Institut, based in Cologne, has been testing indoor products for emissions for more than 30 years. The test criteria of the eco-INSTITUT label meet the highest standards and go far beyond legal requirements. They are defined specifically for each product group and are further developed at regular intervals by the eco-INSTITUT experts. The latest state of science and research, legal developments and the demands of manufacturers, architects and construction project planners and the needs of the consumer – all these factors are considered.

All Hüsler products are eco-certified and are recertified annually. This is how we ensure consistently high quality. For the love of nature and your health.

The simplest and most proven way to reduce humidity in a room is to ventilate it. This should be done by airing the room several times a day, vigorously and with a cross-draught. To increase the humidity in the room, you can leave out bowls of water. The water will evaporate over time and increase the humidity.

Too little humidity in the bedroom is not good for people or for wood. Wood dries out and then needs frequent maintenance if it is to go on looking beautiful. Below 40 % relative humidity, wood comes under pressure, and this can lead to cracks.

The perfect bedroom temperature is 16 – 18° C with a relative humidity of 40 – 60 %.

No, on the contrary. A natural environment, especially in the living space, promotes well-being. Allergies are usually caused by a combination of environmental factors, such as certain foods or chemical substances in the living space, together with a hereditary predisposition. These stresses weaken the immune system and can trigger allergies in genetically predisposed people.

Latex is a very common material in our everyday life. It is used in gloves (cleaning gloves), balloons, door insulation materials and condoms. By contrast with popular opinion, an allergy to latex is relatively rare – statistical estimates suggest between 2 and 5 percent of the population.

If, however, you do experience an allergic reaction to latex, it is important to determine whether you are reacting to direct skin contact or to fine particles of the allergen in the air. If the latter is the case, it may be assumed that you will also react to various house plants like the Benjamin fig (ficus benjamina) or the poinsettia, which release the same allergens into the atmosphere (source: Wikipedia). Then we would recommend that you use our foam mattress.

But if you only react to direct skin contact (as with gloves, for instance), there is no basic reason why you should deprive yourself of the outstanding benefits of latex, as Hüsler’s latex mattresses are always wrapped in a cotton cover.

A mite allergy does not mean that you have allergic reactions to the animals themselves. It is the excrement by which people are affected. Since mites feed on human skin scales, it is important to separate them from their food source if we want to avoid their faeces. For years, health care experts have been recommending anti-mite bedding. This does work, but it causes many skin problems and in any case results in a poor bed climate.

We at Hüsler have for years had our own effective technique for reducing allergies and at the same time creating a good sleeping climate – with our tried and tested Swiss virgin sheep’s wool.

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It is our highest priority to provide all Hüsler customers with the best and most restful sleep possible. If you are not sleeping well, please do not hesitate to contact your Hüsler partner or our customer service.

You can place your orders with all Hüsler partners listed on our website. You cannot order directly online. Once you have decided on a product, you can add it to your watch list and send your watch list to the nearest Hüsler partner of your choice with the note ‘Order’. The Hüsler partner will then contact you.

You can pay cash, digitally or by invoice at all Hüsler Centres and partners.

If you have ordered from a Hüsler Nest Centre... – delivery and assembly are organised directly by Hüsler Nest. Before delivery, you will be contacted by our dispatch team to arrange a time. If you have any questions or concerns regarding delivery and installation, please contact your sleep consultant at the Centre.

If you have ordered from a Hüsler partner... – delivery and assembly are organised and carried out by the partner, you have ordered from. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hüsler partner directly.

We generally have a delivery time of 4 to 6 weeks. However, in view of the ongoing raw material bottlenecks along the supply chain, this may not always be the case.

You can find assembly instructions for Hüsler bedsteads in the Service section of our website or use the full text search.