




If you need a little help choosing the right organic mattress, call us on 01269 598491 or email info@abacaorganic.co.uk
There is a preconception that you have to buy a mattress in-store. Click here to read about why this is not always the best way.
This luxurious mattress is made by building up layers of organic wool and horsehair inside a cotton cover using a traditional Italian technique. Only the best quality natural fibre is chosen, and after thorough washing and hand carding the materials are carefully layered to ensure the mattress is evenly filled. Hand stitching gives this natural mattress is characteristic shape and structure, and hand tufting ensures that fillings stay in place. This organic mattress can be made to any size and each mattress takes around a week to make.
Horsehair has amazing qualities of elasticity, softness and tensile strength while the organic wool has an unsurpassed ability to absorb moisture. Combined in this high-quality mattress they will ensure you have a really great night’s sleep. Natural materials are proven to be by far the best to sleep on and under. This luxurious mattress is metal free.
The Nolton is a medium firmness fibre mattress. The Nolton is springier than the Newgale because of the horsehair.
To read an article about wool mattresses click here
Watch our video on how a Nolton is made
* Pictures show a UK single dressed for a children’s room, and 2 singles on a king size bed for those whose partners toss and turn. Typically double & larger mattresses will come as one whole mattress.
If you need a little help choosing the right organic mattress, call us on 01269 598491 or email info@abacaorganic.co.uk
There is a preconception that you have to buy a mattress in-store. Click here to read about why this is not always the best way.
No two people sleep in exactly the same way. Some of us sleep on our backs, others on their sides, and some on their tummies. There is lots of research that claims that sleeping on your side is best, because it takes the strain off the back and hips, and women tend to favour this position. It’s really important for side sleepers not to choose a mattress that’s too firm, as there needs to be plenty of give to support the curve of shoulder and hip.
Approximately ten to fifteen percent of the population sleep in their backs, and it can be problematic because it encourages snoring and sleep apnoea. However if that is your favoured position then a firmer mattress will help support your lower back.
If you sleep on your stomach you need to make sure that your mattress is always in tip top condition. If the mattress is too soft then your spine is thrown out of alignment and there isn’t enough support for your neck which can cause back pain.
Clearly the most important thing that affects quality of sleep is comfort, so ensuring that your mattress supports you properly is crucial. Weight plays a part when you’re making the decision about which type of mattress to buy, and the chart below is a guideline that will help you make a decision. At the heavier end of the scale it’s important to realise that a Firm mattress may need a topper so that there is both support and cushioning.
Firmness |
Notes |
Sleep Position |
Weight |
Very Soft |
Rare and hard to find in any quality mattress |
Side Sleepers |
Less than 8 stone/50 kilos |
Soft |
Soft enough for hip and shoulder to be supported |
Side Sleepers |
Up to 12 stone/76 kilos |
Medium |
What most people are comfortable on |
Side, Back and Stomach Sleepers |
Up to 16 stone/105 kilos. |
Firm |
Very little sink or give |
Side, Back and Stomach Sleepers |
Up to 20 stone/130 kilos |
Extra Firm |
Like sleeping on the floor! |
Stomach Sleepers |
Above 20 stone/130 kilos |
Order size |
Metric |
Imperial |
Small Single |
76 x 190 Cms |
2'6" x 6'3" |
UK Single |
90 x 190 Cms |
3' x 6'3" |
Large Single |
107 x 190 Cms |
3'6" x 6'3" |
Small Double |
122 x 190 Cms |
4' x 6'3" |
Standard Double |
137 x 190 Cms |
4'6" x 6'3" |
UK King |
152 x 198 Cms |
5' x 6'6" |
Euro King |
160 x 198 Cms |
5'3" x 6'6" |
Small Super King |
168 x 198 Cms |
5'6" x 6'" |
Super King |
183 x 198 Cms |
6' x 6'6" |
If you come and visit us we’ll do everything we can to ensure that you have enough time and space to choose the right mattress for you. But before you plan your visit here are some useful points to have a think about.
Showrooms can be intimidating places, especially on the high street. Lying down in front of strangers isn’t very comfortable for some people and the tendency is to make a hurried decision to get the whole thing over with. Sitting on the edge of a mattress isn’t going to give you any idea of what it’s going to feel like when you go to bed at night, and the tendency is to choose a mattress that’s too firm.
How will my mattress be delivered?
Delivery to an address on the UK mainland is free of charge except for the post codes below. If you’re lucky enough to live in one of these wonderful areas please contact us for a quote. Beds and mattresses are delivered by a two man team to your room of choice, and disposal of packaging is also free of charge.
Area Postcode
Scottish Highlands: AB, DD, IV, KW, PA, PH
Scottish Islands: IV40+, KW16+, PA20+, PH41-44, HS, ZE
English Islands: IM (Isle of Man), PO30-40 (Isle of Wight)
Northern Ireland
We are happy to deliver anywhere in the world, please contact us for a quote. All our deliveries overseas are door to door.
How long will it take before my order is ready?
We only work to order and our usual lead times are 4-6 weeks for a mattress, 6-8 weeks for a bed and mattress.
What happens if I need to return my mattress?
We will do all we can to ensure that the mattress you receive is the one that you’ll be most comfortable on. If it turns out that this isn’t the case and you need something that is firmer or softer we will exchange, free of charge, if you let us know within the first fourteen days that you have an issue with the mattress.
In line with our green credentials, we make mattresses from sustainable materials. These materials are all organic and natural, and we expect our mattresses to last a long time. Our guarantee covers you against faulty workmanship or materials and we hope that you will look after the mattress by turning it regularly, hoovering it occasionally and stripping the bed every now and again to let the mattress breathe.
No guarantee can cover the way that a mattress is used, so please be careful if you need to move your mattress from one room to another and when you’re turning it. A pocket sprung mattress must not be folded or allowed to flop under its own weight.
Peace of mind: Be smart, buy organic!
Buying a new mattress ought to be a pleasurable experience! As MD of Abaca I want you to be a satisfied and contented customer, so I make you the following pledges.
When you order from us we will spend as much time as you need discussing your prospective purchase. We have twenty years experience of manufacturing mattresses that are hand built for individual customers so we know exactly how each of the different materials we use behaves. When we put our experience together with your needs, you end up with exactly what’s best for you!
The person that takes your order will have responsibility for it all through the production and delivery process. You will be able to ask for that person by name.
If there is any extra information you need after the mattress has been delivered, the same person will deal with any questions you may have.
We have absolute confidence in our product and will give you great customer care. Some retailers offer ‘free’30-day, trials, but we offer you on- going customer care for the whole life of the mattress. Be smart, buy organic!
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I’ve had our new mattress for a few weeks now I just wanted to drop you a line and give you some feedback. It was a huge decision to justify investing so much money into a mattress and I nearly didn’t go ahead with ordering just in case it i was left disappointed and still felt as uncomfortable & sore in the mornings, but…. I am completely thrilled with my big white aero (as my brother had nicknamed it) and wow, wow, wow….I get far more excited than I should when telling friends and other people just don’t understand my joy but after just a few nights, my back feels amazingly different and for the first time in years, I’m not going to bed struggling to get comfortable before the night has even started! I am so thankful that I came across your company, your customer service has been nothing but friendly & helpful since my first phone call to you and having the opportunity to come and hang out with the mattresses without feeling pressured, timed and overly councious of other people being around was invaluable and certainly helped give me the confidence to go ahead with the purchase. I am diligently and religiously rotating and turning and my husband thinks it’s getting much more attention than him!! I do have one comment about the mattress which may or may not be of interest, but for me, it would be really useful it there were handles on all four sides of the mattress rather than just to 2 longer sides, which is obviously not common practice at all but as they are hand made it might be nice to offer this option and make the mattress even more special and personalised :) I’ve always thought additional handles would be beneficial in enabling me to manhandle regular mattress's easier over the hears but with the need to turn and flip this model so frequently, being able to have the option to hold either side of the corner and offer flexibility of where you are positioned rather than be limited to the one side or the other would be really useful but maybe it’s just my thoughts.
I went for the Nolton mattress and the results have been fantastic: I am now enjoying much better quality sleep than before, and whilst these mattresses aren't cheap, they do represent value for money in my mind, considering how much time one uses the mattress over the long term. I also am very pleased to support a small UK company, making a change for the better in a somewhat noisy commercial environment. All my best to Rhiannon for her support and help during the process from ordering to delivery.
Thank you so much, we really appreciate your support.
Just to say a huge thank you to Rhiannon and her dedicated staff for the amazing all organic pure wool, no springs, mattress, the pillows and the beautiful French bed linen. I love the mattress, first night I slept on it, I had best night’s sleep ever and the pillows are wonderful, just the correct amount of support and extremely comfortable. Whilst not cheap, all these products are “worth every penny”, as they say. I highly recommend this company and the above mentioned products.
I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your team for helping me get my new mattresses. Neil has been so helpful over the last few weeks – he’s been very flexible over my delivery date and made managing this element of my house move much easier. He’s also been great at accommodating my extra requests for products such as including mattress protectors in my order with less than 48 hours to delivery. We had the pleasure of meeting Neil and Rebecca yesterday. They were both great at helping us understand how to care for our new mattresses as well as being very friendly. Overall the service I’ve received has been superb. It’s been really lovely dealing with responsive, informed, flexible folk who have made my life much easier.
Four great reasons to buy organic
Why you should consider going organic when you sleep
Organic Mattresses Are Chemical Free
Conventional mattresses use a wide variety of chemicals during the manufacturing process and adhesives are often used to glue the layers of a mattress together. Not what you want to be sharing a bed with! Organic materials are produced without the use of harmful pesticides, herbicides and insecticides, and all the materials we use in our mattresses are either recyclable or biodegradable.
Organic Mattresses are a healthy option
In many cases, allergies and problems with the respiratory tract are aggravated by elements found in conventionally made mattresses, especially memory foam. We are at our most vulnerable in bed and don’t spend as long anywhere else from day to day. Investing in a mattress that doesn’t introduce any of these foreign elements into our sleeping environment is a healthy option! People who buy an Abaca mattress often call us to say that symptoms like runny noses, sneezing, coughing, and skin irritations are either significantly reduced or eliminated within just a few weeks of sleeping on the mattress.
Organic Mattresses help regulate your temperature
Man made materials make for very poor temperature regulation. Memory foam, for example, often becomes very hot at night, whereas the organic cotton and wool in every Abaca mattress wick moisture away from the body and help your body achieve restful sleep.
Organic Mattresses Are Sustainable
As a certified organic company we are very conscious of our carbon footprint. Every year 7.5 million mattresses go into landfill in the UK alone, so producing mattresses using materials that can be recycled is really important.
Buying a new organic mattress ought to be a pleasurable experience! We want you to be a satisfied and contented customer, so we make a number of pledges.
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