The Eden Project is turning to nature for a good night’s sleep having revealed a new collection of plant-based mattresses produced using ethically-sourced, plant-based fibres, including those derived from orange, banana, and pineapple.
Designed to work in partnership with nature and developed in partnership with Hypnos Beds , it’s according to the Eden Project that these plant fibres (many of which can be found in the Eden Project’s Biomes in Cornwall) have natural characteristics that ‘help promote healthy sleep’ while boasting an ‘enhanced durability, breathability, moisture absorption, and thermoregulation.
The range comprises of the Rainforest, Mediterranean and Wild Cornwall mattresses each of which feature up to 13 plant-based materials, including new banana, orange and pineapple fibres. They also feature a soft innovative seaweed-infused viscose sleep surface, said to release antioxidants and vitamins to the skin.
Newly sourced as an upholstery material for mattresses, the fruit fibres are made from the plant’s stem creating a bast fibre that’s bleach-free, lightweight, biodegradable, moisture-absorbing and durable. The range also features responsive layers of Talalay latex, tapped from rubber trees, which Eden Project suggests is ‘seven times more breathable than foams or other latex products’ as well as being naturally mould-resistant, antibacterial, durable, biodegradable, and VOC-free.
Hypnos is one of only a few carefully chosen licensing partners to work with the Eden Project, a unique partnership which champions community support, sustainable living, education and product design. This collection will help to generate revenue for the Eden Project and its mission to respond to the planetary emergency by respecting the natural world, protecting wild places, and repairing damaged spaces.
The Eden Project’s mission is to demonstrate and inspire positive action for the planet. Given the planetary emergency we are facing, the Eden Project licensing programme works to target sustainable products and solutions that limit their impact on the planet, whilst inspiring more sustainable purchasing.
Tracey Smith, commercial manager at Eden Project, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Hypnos to create this unique and innovative collection that aligns perfectly with our mission to demonstrate that people are part of – not apart from – nature.”
The collection – and Eden Project’s portfolio of licensed products as well as ongoing missions and activities – can be found at www.edenproject.com
David Baldry, Hypnos Group managing director, added: “As we celebrate our 120th year, we are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with the Eden Project by creating an exclusive collection that encompasses our core values – inspiring people to create beautiful yet sustainable home spaces,and protecting the environment through the use of responsibly designed products.
“Hypnos has a long history of innovation and quality, and we are proud to continue to inspire and enable people to sleep more sustainably. Thanks to the carefully selected, natural plant-based materials that we’ve combined to create this collection, customers can be sure they will achieve a comfortable and restful night’s sleep, with the reassurance that integrity and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do.”
