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The Five Star Hotel Mattress

The Five Star Hotel Mattress

Do you remember the last time you woke up in a luxury hotel room. That feeling of pure relaxation. Refreshed, energised and so comfortable that you didn't want to get out of bed. Now imagine that feeling every day in your own home.

1.61 London feature The Heritage Mattress

1.61 London feature The Heritage Mattress

1.61 London was established by Alexander and Michael Christou. The brothers both come from a background in property. One as a Luxury Interior Designer and the other as a Property Developer in the Mayfair area of London. This pedigree set them in good stead to launch their business.

Take A Look Behind The Palace Doors

Take A Look Behind The Palace Doors

This month Glencraft was featured in an article taking a look at some of the brands and products that are favourites of Queen Elizabeth. 

Using Alpaca In Mattresses

Using Alpaca In Mattresses

Alpaca is a domesticated species that resembles a small llama in appearance. They are kept in herds that graze on the level heights of the Andes of southern Peru, northern Bolivia, Ecuador, and northern Chile at high altitude. Alpacas are considerably smaller than llamas, and bred specifically for their fibre.

Why We Use Wool In Mattresses

Why We Use Wool In Mattresses

Wool is the fibre obtained from sheep and is completely natural. Every year sheep will produce a new fleece, making wool a renewable fibre source. When a natural wool fibre is disposed of in soil, it takes a very short time to break down, whereas most synthetics are extremely slow to degrade.
Horsehair in a luxury mattress

Horsehair in a luxury mattress

If you are not familiar with the use of natural fibres and specifically horsehair in a mattress then I think you are going to find this blog really interesting.

Glencraft has been using natural fibres since we were founded in 1843. Nature has an incredible way of providing us with the natural fibres that help keep us warm when it is cold and cool when it’s hot. Choosing a mattress that utilises horsehair within it’s layering, will help create a micro-climate within your mattress. But getting horsehair to the point that it is ready to help create the ultimate nights sleep, starts long before your mattress is hand delivered to your door.