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6th October 2020

Cost of Horsetail Mattress Types

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Anita

Hello John & Ryan, hope you’re well.

Do you think white horsetail hair from South America, usually costs more than black Arabian horsetail from Egypt?

What's the difference between the two?

Lee Answered 8 months ago

Hi Anita,

Many thanks for your question on horsehair and horsetail mattresses and the differences between types of horsehair in bed making.

The quick answer to your question is that usually, white horsetail commands a higher price point. Not because it has any noticeable difference to black or brown horsetail but because it is rarer. People perceive it as a cleaner neater mattress upholstery fibre. Fibre producers know this and the limited supply then commands a far higher price point.

It is the same principle for Alpaca fibre mattresses. Pure white Alpaca fibre is vastly more expensive than the greyer fibres. The feel is identical it is just an aesthetic difference.

Why is horsetail used in mattress making?

Horsetail and horsehair are incredibly resilient natural fibres for mattresses. When they have been cleaned and braided into ropes they are then heat-treated before being untied. This crimps the hair making it react like a natural spring. Horsehair and horsetail are then used in mattress making to act as a firmer springy support layer in mattress comfort layers.

Horsehair and horsetail are breathable and high wicking meaning that natural fibre mattresses featuring horsetail are far cooler than synthetic or memory foam mattress alternatives. True horsehair and horsetail are only found in the highest quality mattresses. The main concern you should have is when horsetail features in a fibre blend. Usually with either polyester or cattle fibre to help reduce costs.

Always make sure you ask the exact horsetail GSM (grams per square eter) and if it is blended with what and the percentage.

Upholstery Layer Fibre Type How it will feel? Price Point
Polyester Synthetic Soft Cheap
White Fibre Synthetic Soft/Medium Cheap
Recycled Fibre / Eco Fibre Synthetic Medium Cheap
Memory Foam Synthetic Medium/Firm Mid Price
Igel / Hybrid Foam Synthetic Medium/Firm Mid Price
Polycotton Synthetic/Natural Blend Soft/Medium Mid Price
Linen Synthetic/Natural Blend Medium Mid Price
Wool (Pure) Natural Soft/Medium High-End
Cotton (Pure) Natural Soft High-End
Silk Natural Soft Expensive
Horsehair Natural Medium High-End
Mohair Natural Medium/Firm High-End
Hemp Natural Medium High-End
Latex (100% Natural) Natural Medium/Firm High-End
Coir Natural Firm High-End
Flax Natural Firm High-End
Coarse Cashmere Natural Firm High-End
Bamboo Natural Super Soft Expensive / Exclusive
Horsetail Natural Firm Expensive / Exclusive
Alpaca Natural Soft Expensive / Exclusive
Cashmere (Pure) Natural Soft Expensive / Exclusive
Vicuna Natural Super Soft Expensive / Exclusive



Horsetail Mattress Choices:

If you're looking for a horsehair or horsetail mattress please take a look at the following mattresses we hand-make.

We hope that helps Anita and if you have any more mattress related questions please get back in touch on info@localhost or 0161 437 4419.

Sleep well
John & Ryan

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