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Raw materials
– The natural challenge
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Product overview – Quilts Overlays Pillows
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Contact and certification –
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We and our suppliers apply the same high standards to our raw materials.
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Raw materials
The natural challenge In a good bed you should not only sleep well but also feel comfortable in every way. Human beings are a part of nature. That’s why we feel best in a natural environment. Whether wood, wool or natural latex – a Hüsler Nest is made exclusively of natural materials. Your skin knows the difference and responds positively to a healthy, environmentally compatible bed. The raw materials for our textiles come from sustainable production – out of respect for nature and the nature of people. We know our suppliers. They place the same high demands
on themselves that we do. Our work would be much easier if we weren’t committed to working only with natural products. Industrially produced raw materials are ordered and processed quickly. Natural products, however, depend on production cycles and harvest yields. Nature challenges us every day. It cannot be standardised. It teaches us humility. However, we feel this challenge also enriches our lives – and our success confirms our approach.
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Raw materials
Natural latex
Sheep’s wool
MicroModal®
Cotton
Natural latex
MicroModal®
Latex is produced from the rubber tree. This tree is a member of the spurge family and is originally from South America. Latex is bacteriostatic and does not require any chemical treatment. It also provides for a good thermal balance and repels moisture.
MicroModal® is made from beech wood grown in sustainably managed forests. The very small diameter of its fibres makes MicroModal® incredibly light, and it’s regarded as the soft est fibre in the world. Because MicroModal® is so supple and kind to the skin, it is used in the manufacture of underwear as well as our Hüsler Nest quilts. This soft , silky material will ensure you have a comfortable, good night’s sleep.
Sheep’s wool Virgin sheep’s wool has natural thermoregulating properties. Wool fibres can store up to 33% of their dry weight in moisture, while the surface of the fibre repels water. In contrast to synthetic fibres, wool does not easily absorb smells or dirt and it is naturally self-cleaning. After just a short period of airing, wool will smell neutral and fresh again.
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Cotton Cotton is gentle, breathable and washable. It absorbs up to 65% of its own weight in water. Cotton is therefore an ideal material from which to make the covers and cases for our quilts, pillows and overlays. We only use cotton that is processed in an ecologically friendly manner, so you can rest in comfort knowing that care was taken to protect the environment.
Raw materials
Maize fibres
Tencel®
Linen
Camel hair
Maize fibres
Linen
Maize originated in Mexico and offers many advantages as a textile. We use maize fibres in combination with Tencel® to fill quilts, pillow covers and overlays. It is fluff y and heat-insulating and is a washable alternative for people who suffer from allergies. Maize fibre is produced from renewable resources.
At the end of the 19th century, linen had largely been replaced by cotton in the textile industry. During the 20th century, however, linen regained its importance as a natural, ecological fibre. The fibres are made from the stalks of flax plants. Linen keeps you comfortably cool and is ideally suited for use as a quilt during the summer months.
Tencel® We also use Tencel® fibres in our quilts, pillows and overlays. Tencel® fibres are ecologically produced out of pure cellulose from eucalyptus trees. The fibres have outstanding properties. They are soft as silk, strong as polyester, cool like linen, warm like sheep’s wool and more absorbent than cotton.
Camel hair We also offer a quilt made from camel hair. The downy fur of the camel has outstanding temperature-regulating properties, as it is adapted to the large fluctuations in temperature encountered in the desert. It keeps you cool in the summer, and warm in the winter. Camel hair is softer than sheep's wool and can absorb even more moisture.
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Feel totally at home From a purely functional point of view, skin is the most versatile organ of the human body. It forms the boundary between the inner body and the outer world. Its many receptors communicate information directly to us about temperature and the texture of different materials and objects. Although the skin is very durable and resistant, it can be irritated or have allergic reactions to certain substances. Did you know that healthy sleep requires more than just the right choice of sleeping system?
When you retire to bed you should be comfortable and have a feeling of well-being in every respect. That’s why we use only natural materials that are kind to the skin when making our quilts, pillows and overlays. They help create a sleeping environment in your Hüsler Nest where you can feel totally at home.
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Quilts
Make your bed a place you love to be Who doesn’t remember the comforting sense of well-being you had as a child when your mother came to tuck your warm blankets under your chin and kiss your forehead before turning off the lights for the night. Naturally, we can’t replace your favourite childhood blanket, but you’ll feel just as comfortable under our special quilts, which envelope and embrace you. Quilts that always keep you
comfortable and dry, and cool in the summer and warm in the winter. We offer quilts in all price and weight categories, in a variety of models providing a range of different benefits. But they all have one thing in common: they are made completely from natural materials.
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Camel hair
Linen
Tencel®
Maize fibres
Cotton
MicroModal®
Sheep’s wool
The “luxurious” quilt
Quilts
Wool tricot quilt
The “classic” quilt This quilt was developed by Balthasar Hüsler himself over 30 years ago. It’s the classic quilt in our range and has more than proven itself. It is breathable, can absorb more than 30% of its own weight in water, repels dust and odours and is extremely durable. Today the classic quilt still ensures that you sleep well and comfortably in your Hüsler Nest.
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Description
The top of the cover is made of cotton tricot (jersey), and the bottom of calicot cotton. The filling is 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool. It has a life expectancy of five to seven years. It comes in two versions: “Solo”, 500 g/m 2 (with ties on the side allowing two “Solo” quilts to be used together) and “Duo”, 700 g/m2.
Quilts
Camel hair quilt
Wool batiste quilt
The “luxurious” quilt
The “fine” quilt
You should spend the loveliest hours of the day surrounded by the finest, most luxurious materials. This quilt will satisfy even the highest expectations. Its soft camel hair down lets you sleep like a dream from the Thousand and One Nights.
This fine quilt is a veritable gift to your skin. Its soft ness and suppleness are exceptional.
Description
This quilt is filled with 100% soft camel hair down and covered in a MicroModal® satin. It has a life expectancy of five to seven years. It comes in two versions: “Solo”, 360 g/m2 (with seven loose ties allowing two “Solo” quilts to be used together) and “Duo”, 540 g/m2.
Description
This quilt is filled with 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool and covered in fine cotton batiste. It comes in two versions: “Solo”, 360 g/m 2 (with seven loose ties allowing two “Solo” quilts to be used together) and “Duo”, 570 g/m2.
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Quilts
Maize/Tencel®quilt
The “plant-based” quilt Nowhere do we sleep better than in the bosom of nature. This is especially true with this plant-based quilt. Wrap this unique quilt around you and experience it for yourself. This quilt is filled with 50% maize fibres and 50% Tencel®, which makes it the ideal washable alternative for people who suffer from allergies.
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Description
The quilt cover is made of stiched Tencel®satin. It comes in two versions: “Solo”, 250 g/m2 (with seven loose ties allowing two “Solo” quilts to be used together) and “Duo”, 400 g/m 2. The quilt can be machine-washed at 60º C on a cycle suitable for delicates.
Quilts
Linen quilt
Natural fleece quilt
The “light” quilt
The “skin-friendly” quilt
Let yourself be carried away by the exquisite lightness of being. This light-weight quilt lets you dream every summer night’s dream to the very end.
A genuine Swiss quality product. Nothing feels more comfortable in direct contact with your skin.
Description
This quilt is made of 100% natural, untreated Swiss sheep’s wool (800 g/m2). The mesh of the knitted base fabric holds the fleece – without any fi xing agents. Regular airing keeps the quilt fresh for a period of approximately three years. Due to the special processing of this quilt, measurement tolerances of up to 20% are possible.
This quilt is fi lled with 60% linen and 40% cotton fibres (225 g/m 2) and is covered in the fi nest of cotton batiste, making it ideal for use on hot summer nights. It can be washed at 60º C.
Description
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Overlays
Stay comfortable and dry – even when it’s hot We promise you will stay dry and the temperature in your bed will not fluctuate. Since a sleeper loses between three and seven decilitres of sweat per night, this is not an easy task. When you sweat, you may throw off your blanket, cool off too much and then wake up as a consequence. The Hüsler Nest overlay, which is placed on the mattress separately, prevents
this. It lets moisture dissipate quickly. We use only natural, breathable materials for our overlays, including 100% virgin sheep’s wool from Switzerland and a combination of Tencel® and maize. With our natural overlays, you can enjoy your night in hygienically dry sleeping conditions – free from overheating, moisture accumulation and cold spells.
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Tencel®
Maize fibres
Cotton
Sheep’s wool
The “classic” overlay
Overlays
Woollen overlay
The “classic” overlay When Balthasar Hüsler developed the first Hüsler Nest, he redefined the concept of “bed”. For comfortable sleep throughout the night, many components play a role and must be perfectly attuned. Every component is significant and nothing is left to chance. The Liforma unit has a support function. The mattress ensures that you can lie comfortably. The overlay provides for dry sleeping conditions. The first overlay developed by Balthasar Hüsler is referred to today as the “classic” overlay. It is made of 100% natural virgin sheep’s wool and has a cover made of breathable tricot and calicot cotton. It is part of the history of Hüsler Nest.
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Description
The top is made of cotton tricot (jersey), and the bottom of calicot cotton. Frame point quilting holds the fluff y woollen fleece in place. It has four elastic bands for easy attachment. It is filled with fluff y woollen fleece made of 100% natural, untreated Swiss sheep’s wool, washed without bleach. The overlay comes in two versions: “Solo”, 600 g/m2 and “Duo”, 1,200 g/m2. It is self-cleaning when aired regularly and protected from exposure to direct sunlight, and will stay fresh for a period of five to seven years. This overlay is not washable.
Overlays
Maize/Tencel® overlay
Natural fleece overlay
The “plant-based” overlay
The “skin-friendly” overlay
Naturally healthy, uninterrupted sleep without any undesired side-effects. This overlay is composed of maize fibres and Tencel®, making it the ideal washable alternative for people who suffer from allergies.
A natural fleece overlay made of 100% natural virgin sheep’s wool. There’s nothing more comfortable for your skin.
Description
The cover is made of 100% cotton, with frame point quilting, and has four elastic bands for easy attachment. It is filled with 50% maize fibres and 50% Tencel® and is washable at 60° C. It comes in two versions: “Solo”, 500 g/m2 and “Duo”, 800 g/m2.
Description
This overlay is made of 100% natural, untreated Swiss sheep’s wool, washed without bleach. Due to the special processing of this overlay, measurement tolerances of up to 20% are possible. With regular airing the overlay will stay fresh for a period of up to three years (avoid exposure to direct sunlight). It is not washable. Needs to be vacuumed off regularly because the fleece forms lint.
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Pillows
It’s all in the head The world belongs to those who are well-rested. Sleeping on the right pillow lets you wake up in the morning feeling rested and ready to start your day full of energy. When you’re falling asleep you shouldn’t have to think about your pillow. Your pillow should support your head in such a way that you are barely aware of
it and just feel naturally comfortable. Some prefer a pillow that’s a little harder, and others prefer a softer pillow. Some like it cuddly and others firm. There is no right or wrong. We offer a comprehensive range of pillows to suit every need. Let us advise you, and test our range of pillows for yourself.
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Tencel®
Maize fibres
Cotton
Sheep’s wool
Natural latex
The variable pillow
Pillows
Tricot stiched pillow
The “classic” pillow Feel comfortable all night long and enjoy healthy, rejuvenating sleep. The “classic” pillow represents a milestone in the history of Hüsler Nest. The “classic” pillow has been tested by countless sleepers and is more popular today than ever. It’s the “original” Hüsler Nest pillow, and no other pillow is better at ensuring you enjoy “original” Hüsler sleep.
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Description
The “classic” pillow is available filled with fluff y balls of 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool or as a shaped latex pillow. The cover is 100% cotton tricot with a woollen lining. Regular fluffi ng will keep your pillow light and fresh for a long time. The woollen balls are self-cleaning. Regular airing is required. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
Pillows
Neck support pillow
VIS variable thickness pillow
The “ergonomic” pillow
The “variable” pillow
This neck support pillow has two compartments allowing it to adjust perfectly to the shape of your head. It was specially designed by a physical therapist. You’ll feel comfortable all night long and enjoy naturally healthy sleep.
This pillow adjusts perfectly to your individual requirements. You can position the pillow in any way you like and use its flexibility to get optimal comfort and just the support you need.
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The ergonomic pillow is filled with fluff y balls of 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool. The cover is made of 100% cotton and can be washed at 60º C. Two internal compartments of different sizes ensure that the pillow optimally supports your neck. This pillow is selfcleaning. Regular airing is required. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
The VIS variable thickness pillow is filled with fluff y woollen fleece made of 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool. The cover is 100% cotton batiste with a cotton lining. The threepart fleece allows this pillow to be adjusted to your individual preferences. The cover can be washed at 60º C.
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Pillows
Tencel® stiched pillow
The “luxurious” pillow Every one of our pillows is made of the very best materials. But we’ve gone even a step further with this Tencel® stiched pillow. For sleep that leaves nothing to be desired. For a lasting feeling of well-being that lets you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday. For perfect support of your head all night long, and healthy, “luxurious” sleep.
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Description
The cover is made of Tencel® satin with a soft Tencel® lining. It is available filled with fluffy balls of 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool or as a shaped natural latex pillow. The woollen balls are self-cleaning, but not washable. Regular airing is required. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight. The cover can be washed at 60º C.
Pillows
Natural fleece pillow
Natural pocket pillow
The “skin-friendly” pillow
The “versatile” pillow
Skin-friendliness is important to Hüsler Nest. This pillow is made of skin-friendly materials, making it ideal for direct contact with your skin and enhancing natural sleep.
"As you make your bed, so you must lie in it.” This also applies in the case of your pillow: How you fold your pillow, determines how your head is supported while you sleep. This pillow is versatile and has many different sides, just like you do.
Description
Available filled with fluffy balls of 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool or as an ergonomic shaped latex pillow. The cover is made of a knitted base fabric in 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool. Regular airing is recommended. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.
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This versatile pocket pillow can be folded to fit the individual size of your neck. Unfolded it can also be used on a deck chair or in a hotel bed (length: 180 cm). It is made of a knitted base fabric in 100% natural, untreated sheep’s wool. Regular airing of the pillow is recommended.
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Contact and certification
Certification
Contact
Hazardous substance analyses performed by the eco-INSTITUT Cologne have documented that our products clearly fulfil the strict ecological standards specified by this world renowned institute. The following products were tested and verified under ID 0810-11862-001 and ID 0810-11862-002 (www.eco-institut.de):
1. - Fixed frame insert, with adjustable back and leg rests, motor, basic-frame solid wood - Liforma unit (Original, Designa) - 100% natural latex mattresses (Original, De Luxe)
Head office:
Hüsler Nest AG Murmeliweg 6 CH-4538 Oberbipp
Phone +41 (0)32 636 53 60 Fax +41 (0)32 636 53 61 info@huesler-nest.ch www.huesler-nest.ch
2. - Overlay wool tricot, maize/Tencel®, natural fleece - Quilt wool tricot, wool batiste, camel hair, maize/Tencel®, natural fleece, linen - Neck support pillow, tricot stitched pillow, Tencel® stitched pillow, shaped latex pillow, natural fleece pillow, VIS variable thickness pillow 3. - Our virgin sheep’s wool bears the SWISSWOOL-label.
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Other Hüsler Nest brochures (Original, Unicum, Dream Swiss and bedsteads) are available from your specialist dealer. This brochure is printed on FSC paper.
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Your well-rested specialist:
H端sler Nest AG Murmeliweg 6 CH-4538 Oberbipp www.huesler-nest.ch