our story
After 15 years of working in the mattress industry, Rhiannon Rowley's concern about the chemicals in the fabrics and materials used to create mattresses, led to the development of Abaca Organic.
There was already a clear need for natural bedding for people with a range of conditions including various allergies and ME. More than just a natural alternative, Rhiannon wanted to create a truly luxurious organic bedding range.
The company produces organic mattresses using the purest organic Welsh wool and organic fabrics. Unlike other mattresses which use synthetic fabrics, Abaca mattresses are made of natural materials without the need for chemicals. No pesticides are used in the production of the cotton materials used. Each organic mattress is carefully hand stitched and finished.
Abaca is one of the first companies in the UK to offer a genuine organic bedding range.
The organic bedding products used by Abaca are produced using materials created by traditional farming methods, avoiding the use of highly toxic fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides and fungicides. These production methods not only offer great benefits to the farmers and the environment, but increasingly enable you to choose products which will be safer for you and your family.
More and more people are choosing to avoid the risk of chemical contamination of their homes and bodies, and Abaca products now let you decide to make your bedrooms a much more natural environment. The average human spends about one third of their life in bed, so Abaca bedding products can significantly reduce your exposure to these potentially damaging substances.
People who know the value of handmade, quality pieces buy from Abaca
People who are sensitive to toxins in the environment choose Abaca organic mattresses
Discerning hoteliers choose Abaca's chemical free mattresses to meet their customers' demands for natural luxury
Parents who are looking for natural products for their children's bedrooms buy Abaca
People who care about the environment and want to tread lightly choose Abaca's organic mattresses because the whole cycle from manufacture to disposal is environmentally friendly.
Choosing the right mattress is an important part of ensuring that you get a good night's sleep.
Abaca mattresses are handmade to the highest standard and are thoroughly checked before they leave our workshop. The best way of deciding which mattress you want to buy is to think carefully about what sort of bed you are sleeping on now, and what has prompted you to change.
A pocket spring mattress contains lots of small springs which are individually pocketed. Unlike a traditional wire coil spring (called a Bonnell unit) pocket springs are not attached to each other and therefore there is far less movement in the mattress. It feels denser and more supportive.
Abaca sells two types of pocket unit, called 'firm' and 'standard'. A firm mattress is best if you and/or your partner are on the heavy side, likewise, choose a standard if you are fairly light.
Latex mattresses are metal free. Our latex is an entirely natural product which comes from the rubber tree and the 15cm deep pad within your mattress is soft yet resilient. Your body is cushioned gently by the mattress which allows the pressure points of shoulder, back and hip to 'give' while supporting the rest of your body. Sleeping on latex is a completely different experience to sleeping on any kind of sprung mattress. There is absolutely none of the movement that one experiences with springs, all in all it's a very comfortable experience indeed!
We have 20 years worth of experience in helping people choose the right mattress - don€t hesitate to contact us for advice.
useful facts and frequent questions
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Q How do they pass the fire retardant tests without chemicals?
A Wool is a natural fire retardant. The upper layers of the mattress are pure organic Welsh wool and have no flammable synthetic fibres or chemicals.
Q What's the benefit of organic cotton for me?
A Durability and quality that only organic cotton can provide. Non-Organic textiles are compromised and weakened by the chemicals used in growing, processing and dyeing them; all these create an inferior product. You also avoiding lying on, breathing in and absorbing the chemical residues left in the mattress.
Q With all the wool, isn't it hot?
A Not at all; wool is an excellent temperature regulator. Draws moisture and excess heat away from the body in the summer. A really snug insulator in the winter.
Q How should I look after my organic mattress?
A Turn as often as you can, at least once a year. Protect your mattress with a washable protector or blanket. Hoover occasionally and air frequently.
Q What is Natural latex?
A It is the sap from the Hevea tree; totally free from foams and petro-chemicals. A natural alternative to memory foam; its structure allows it to disperse heat, making it cooler and more comfortable to sleep on in the summer.
Q Are metal springs organic?
A All metal is derived in some way from an ore that is mined from the earth; it doesn't get much more natural than that! It's also the deepest component within the mattress and isn't coated in any additional chemicals.
Stockists
Green Woods Furniture
www.greenwoodsfurniture.co.uk
56 Hampton Road, Redland, Bristol BS6 6HZ
info@greenwoodsfurniture.co.uk | 0845 130 9282
Luma
www.lumadirect.com
98 Church Road, London SW13 0DQ
Customer Services - 0845 094 2598
Shop - 020 8748 2264
Abaca Ltd
www.abacaorganic.co.uk
Unit 1, Ty Croes Business Park, Ammanford, Wales SA18 3RD
info@abacaorganic.co.uk | Tel +44(0)1269 598491 Fax 01269 598492
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Fronlas
www.fronlas.com
Fronlas, 7 Thomas Street, Llandeilo,
Carmarthenshire SA19 6LB
post@fronlas.com | +44(0)1558 824733
The Miller of Mansfield
www.millerofmansfield.com
High Street, Goring on Thames, Reading RG8 9AW
reservations@millerofmansfield.com
Tel | 01491 872 829 | Fax | 01491 873 100
Brynich Farm Cottages
www.brynich.co.uk
Brynich Farmhouse, Brecon, Powys LD3 7SH
cottages@brynich.co.uk | Tel/Fax 01874 623050
Old Country House
www.oldcountryhouse.co.uk
Old Country Farm, Mathlon
Ella@oldcountryhouse.co.uk | 01886 880 867
Druidstone Hotel
www.druidstone.co.uk
Broad Haven, Haverfordwest, Dyfed SA62 3NE
01437 781 221
Abaca waste management
In line with our organic ethos, we make great efforts to ensure that we have a zero tolerance attitude towards waste.
There are three different types of waste that are regularly produced here, manufacturing waste, office waste and general and kitchen waste. Our manufacturing waste comprises of brown paper, cardboard, wool, fabric, polythene and paper. All these waste materials are either returned to the supplier for re–use or re–processing, e.g wool and cardboard tubes, or recycled via commercial companies, e.g. polythene, brown paper, cardboard and fabric.
Despite our best efforts, our office still produces waste. This is mostly paper, and we use a commercial confidential paper recycling bin for sensitive documents.
General and kitchen waste is recycled using bins for collection of tins, plastic, magazines and newspapers.
Though we make around 350 mattresses a month, the total waste that leaves here in black plastic bags is just two small bags a week.
Since our products are wholly recyclable or biodegradable, we felt it was important to try and ensure that our packaging was also. The cardboard boxes which our mattresses are delivered in are made with 80% recycled material while the other 20% comes from sustainable sources. Both the plastic bag which protects the mattress and the cardboard box are fully recyclable.
We care about our customers. We care about the environment. We care about the community in which we work. We care about how we do business.
But it's not enough to be organic or ethical; people need to trust that you are genuinely 'walking your talk'. So it made perfect sense for us to become a Founder Member of SEE What You Are Buying Into. The SEE scheme really lets customers know who we are, what we do and why we do it. It enables everyone to see all the behind-the-scenes work: the backroom stuff that we put so much effort into but that they haven't had access to until now. While our main focus is making organic mattresses we are also campaigners. We think that every business should be open and honest and believe the SEE scheme will make a real difference in raising people’s expectations in regards business transparency. We want to be a part of building a world we are proud to pass on to future generations.
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