Horse hair cushion in the mattress
A horse hair mattress must use two layers of horse hair, because horse hair provides more support and This is not a mattress made only with horsehair provided to you!
The characteristics of horse hair mattresses：
Double layer horse hair
The material of horse hair is different from other materials. Before discussing that a horse hair mattress must have two layers of horse hair, I will first explain the characteristics of horse hair and correct any misconceptions.
Types of horse hair
The horse hair used in mattresses mainly comes from the mane, tail hair, and body hair of long haired horses. Generally, those with a higher content of tail hair will be harder. (The obtained tail hair is shorter than the mane, and the ponytail mattress is thicker and harder.)
There is no height difference between mane and tail hair, and due to supply chain limitations, horse hair mattresses are more expensive than mattresses filled only with mane.
Don't believe the pure horse tail hair mattress on a certain treasure, the reason will be explained later.
The lengths of horse hair in these three areas are different and will be classified and used according to their length. Usually, the horse hair used in mattresses is a mixture of three types of horse hair.
The color of horse hair
The horse hair in the mattress comes in three colors: black, white, and brown. The quality of the three colors of horse hair is the same, but there are fewer white horses, and white horse hair is more expensive.
A black or brown horse hair mattress, priced lower, but of the same quality as white horse hair. The only difference is that you can save more money.
Multiple layers of horse hair inside the Vispring mattress
Do not pay the same amount as a white horse hair mattress for a black or brown horse hair mattress. The difference between the three colors is only related to appearance and cost, and has nothing to do with the quality of the mattress.
The content of horse hair：
The content of horse hair in the mattress directly affects its softness. Horse hair is a material more similar to coconut palm and micro springs, mainly used inside the mattress to provide partial support.
When the proportion of horse hair in the filling material is higher, the mattress becomes harder. The horsehair cushion layer laid on the surface, which is the same as the comfort layer, must have a low horsehair content in order to achieve a soft bedding effect.
Horse hair mixed filling：
The filling material mixed with horse hair in a horse hair mattress directly affects the lifespan of the horse hair mattress.
Serious brands such as H ä sten and Vispring use natural fibers such as cotton and wool mixed with horse hair; On the contrary, horse hair mixed with artificial fibers is not only not durable but also has poor breathability.
The number of layers of horse hair：
As mentioned earlier, a horse hair mattress must have at least two layers of horse hair, because the characteristics of horse hair make it mainly used for support, rather than a comfortable layer that relieves stress such as latex and memory cotton.
Double layer horse hair inside the mattress
Many people are not aware of the physical properties of horse hair, just to add cheap horse hair as a gimmick. Horse hair is not meant to be used as a mattress for you. I will elaborate on the physical properties in the following text.
The production of horse hair mattresses
The production process of horse hair mattresses
The reason why I want to talk about the production of horse hair is to make everyone understand that the horse hair in the horse hair mattress can be used as a spring, rather than being soft like latex.
Raw material production:
The natural form of ponytail hair is straight. It needs to be processed into a rope to create more curls, then heat set to maintain the shape of the curled spring, and then dispersed, which can be understood as forming hundreds or even thousands of small springs.
Physical characteristics:
Horse hair is commonly used inside mattresses. You can think of it as coconut brown, but it is softer than coconut brown and can form a "cradle system" similar to memory cotton under the body. However, horse hair is very breathable and not absorbent. This is also why horse hair has become an expensive mattress material.
Horsehair rope
Horse hair hardly breaks and loses its natural characteristics, it is very durable and has a much longer lifespan than foam materials.
Although the material characteristics of horse hair are unique, if the mattress structure design is not reasonable, horse hair is also uncomfortable because it cannot adapt well to the body contour.
Please remember that discussing materials separately is only about the characteristics of the low-end market. Materials are not a guarantee of comfort, design structure it is.
Layered Diagram of Horse Hair Mattress