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Horsetail hair

Keeping You Dry At The Perfect Temprature
We’ve searched the world to find the absolute best filling material with the most flexible and breathable properties for our beds. And we have found it. An ancient material invented by mother nature herself: Horsetail hair.

Built-in Ventilation System

Few materials can match horsehair when it comes to constructing a bed. Every single curled strand of horsehair works as a tiny spring, enhancing the work of our spring systems, providing support and pliability. Horsehair also comes with its own extremely effective, built-in ventilation system. Each strand of horsehair acts like a miniature airway: a hollow tube with a microscopic capillary action that channels away moisture and lets fresh air in. It is so effective that if you soak horsehair with water and give it a shake, it dries almost immediately. These millions of comfortable micro-springs transport any excess heat and moisture from your body during deep sleep, allowing you to fall asleep quickly and enjoy deep, uninterrupted sleep at the perfect temperature. Just imagine what this does for the quality of your sleep.

Completely Free From Allergens

The horsehair we use in our beds are completely free from allergens, meaning that it does not cause allergies. What’s more, horsehair is an organic material with natural antibacterial, anti-fungal and antimite properties that contribute to a healthy sleeping environment.

A Filling Material Since The 19th Centuary

We use genuine horsetail hair in our beds to take advantage of its desirable properties and deliver a purely natural and extremely durable product. The horsehair is first washed in boiling water and then rinsed thoroughly before being spun and disinfected. It is heated to a temperature of 1400°C at four times atmospheric pressure with high humidity.
The entire process is completed without the addition of foreign substances. The result is a completely clean and springy natural material. The processed horsehair is stored before being separated for use in a Pranasleep® bed or mattress. When we untangle the long strands, the horsehair is beautifully crinkled and has increased in volume many times over. This is either used by itself or blended with wool.