Ellis Mayes and Partners. Take a look at our eBay shop - Bedsdirectbatley Don’t worry, the horse works fine without it ! The human skin is not only a closed surface, but a breathable layer of our body. Through pores and our body hair the temperature of our body is kept under control. From the surface of our skin the humidity will have to evaporate into the air around us. If this process is blocked (by wearing a plastic coat, rubber boots or sleeping on a synthetic foam) we feel uncomfortable. Natural fibres go well with our skin, (Cotton shirt, real leather shoes, wool ticking). The reason is that natural materials have always been part of the air-conditioning of a living thing. They are designed to transport the humidity. Unlike petroleum-based products, the natural materials which we use are not in limited supply; they are constantly being replenished by nature and so the ecological balance is maintained. coco fibres are mostly disposable by-products of a different process.
We reuse these materials and give them a new purpose in life. Natural fibres are produced by plants and animals. These fibres can be spun into filaments, thread or rope. Woven, knitted, matted or bonded, they form fabrics that are essential to today's society. Plant fibres include seed hairs, such as Cotton; stem (or bast) fibres, such as Flax and Hemp; leaf fibres, such as Sisal; and husk fibres, such as Coconut. Animal fibres include wool, hair and silk. These fibres and textiles have been a fundamental part of human life since the dawn of civilization. Fragments of cotton and hair dated from 5000 BC have been found in Egyptian pyramids. The history of silk begins in the 27th century BC. The oldest wool textile, found in Denmark, dates from 1500 BC.
Fibres such as Jute and Coir have been cultivated since antiquity. While the methods used to make fabrics have changed greatly since then, their functions have changed very little; today, most natural fibres are still used to make clothing, to insulate, soften and decorate our living spaces. Increasingly, however, traditional textiles are being used for industrial purposes as well as in components of composite materials, in medical implants and geo- and agro-textiles. These fibres form a very sustainable alternative to synthetic fibres. Horse hair is very resilient by nature and has fantastic ventilating properties. transports humidity away from the body and ensures a comfortable micro-climate.
Horse tail hair is very special in this respect. It is the strongest, longest and most coarse fibre. It has a very open core. Through the capillary action of the core and the scales on the surface it creates an excellent media to transport humidity. Horsehair is used by the top-quality bedding manufacturers and upholsterers to provide their products with greater durability and comfort. We use hair in both divans and mattresses with traditional ‘hand-made’ production techniques. This type of hair is extensively used by premium quality manufacturers in the UK and Europe. In the most exclusive beds you will find layers of hand-layered curled resilient horsehair. Curling is achieved by spinning the fibres into ropes. These ropes are then steamed which fixes the curl. Virgin wool curls naturally. Using it in bedding and mattresses results in stylish, comfortableWool can absorb twice as much moisture as cotton, and thirty times as much as Wool has naturally high flame resistance, because of its low flammability and flame
suppressant properties, it helps stop fire by choking it. Products made from pure new wool Virgin wool absorbs moisture from the surroundings, stopping fungal growth and so braking the food chain the house mites depend on. Cashmere is a wool or fur of the Kashmir goat. The fibres are highly adaptable and are easily transformed into fine or thick yarns, and light to The high moisture content allows insulation properties to change with the relative humidity in Almost pure cellulose, cotton is the worlds most widely used natural fibre. The main reasons for this are it’s softness and breath-ability. Cotton absorbs moisture readily which makes it comfortable in hot weather. Mohair is a wool-like textile fibre produced as a ‘simple’ fleece on Angora goats. Mohair is a protein fibre. The distinctive properties of Mohair have made it a highly sought fibre down the centuries for both clothing and home furnishings. Its soft luxurious feel and rich lustre combine with great durability.
Coco fibre is collected from the coconut husk. Once transformed into sheets, it is used in some of our products, providing excellent ventilation. The sheets can be sprayed with natural latex to provide both rigidity and elasticity. can also be needled to enhance ventilation and resilience. The coir fibre is very tough. It is elastic and strong, and it hardly deteriorates at all over time. The fibre provides good temperature management. It is hygroscopic and so binds excess room humidity. Excellent for use as an insulator pad. Bamboo fibre is a ‘green’ natural fibre and can be used in many fields, such as, home textiles, bedding, underwear and sports wear. The microstructure of bamboo fibre can enhance the coolness and breath-ability of bamboo Bamboo fibre has unrivalled softness. It absorbs up to four times more moisture than cotton and has natural antibacterial elements. This material feels extremely soft and supportive.