Horsehair bed
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Horsehair bed are mattresses produced using horsehair instead of wool, like wool mattresses. The fact that each curl is shaped like a tiny spring provides support and flexibility.[1] At the same time, these springs act as miniature airlines and provide air flow. Thus, due to its structure, it does not retain excess heat and moisture and allows the flow of fresh air. Horsehair curls are also natural microsprings. Thanks to its flexible structure, it strengthens the functions of ordinary spring systems.[citation needed]
In addition, horsehair is also an organic product with anti-fungal and anti-mite properties.[citation needed]
No chemical treatment is carried in the production of the mattresses as horsehair is very sensitive to chemical processes. After being thoroughly washed in boiling water, it is rinsed and turned into yarn by heating at 140°C and high humidity. After this process, the knots are untied and volume is gained by handling.[citation needed]
The production of these beds is quite difficult and expensive as they are made entirely by hand.[2][3] It takes approximately 350 hours to produce a mattress and there are only a few companies in the world that produce them.[4]
References
- ^ "All about horsehair mattresses and beds". June 2020.
- ^ "Will $150,000 Buy You the Best Sleep You've Ever Had?". 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Will You Sleep Better in a $55,000 Bed?". 19 September 2011.
- ^ "Holy horse hair! $175,000 for 'royal' mattress". 18 March 2013.