Sleep Your Way to Happiness
Research has found that around 2 million people are affected by seasonal Affective disorder (SAD) and accompanied with the January blues. This sees Brits sleeping for two hours longer per night in the winter months compared to summer.
SAD symptoms include feeling lethargic (lacking in energy), feeling sleepy during the day. Sleeping for longer than normal and finding it hard to get up in the morning. With many people struggling to get good quality sleep.
Sleeping Habits
A survey by British Wool shows that Brits sleeping habits go beyond SAD – 71% rely simply on sleeping on their side of the bed to get a good night sleep, even at other people’s houses or in hotel rooms. With 58% stating if they sleep badly if they’re on the ‘wrong’ side.
However, the research also found that most brits (39%) opt to sleep on a memory foam mattress but a third (33%) don’t know what their bedding is made of. Only 37% said their bedding was made from natural materials (wool, down or feathers), which is known to promote a better night’s sleep.
Harry Thompson, from Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co., said:
“It’s a well-known fact that natural fibres, particularly wool, regulates body temperature, keeping us warm and cosy in winter and cooler in summer. It’s likely that, whilst we’re creatures of habit and there are many factors into why we as a nation struggle to sleep, temperature regulation plays a large part and is one of the easiest to control.
In terms of SAD, experts advise that light therapy, exercise, and energy-boosting foods can also reduce symptoms – it’s about looking after yourself during the winter months.”
Mattresses
We work with 35,000 farmers in the UK to provide the best quality wool which is used is bedding and mattresses. The latest partnership is with prestigious iron bed makers Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. which has just launched their Natural Comfort collection of luxury British wool mattresses.
With their workshop tucked away in the small hamlet of Wolferton, Sandringham. The mattresses are skilfully hand crafted by artisans using 100% British wool (sourced and validated through the British Wool scheme) and other organic, sustainable natural fibres.
Speaking about the collection and benefits for a healthier night’s sleep, Harry Thompson, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted to partner with British Wool on this new range of mattresses. Since our family company was created nearly two decades ago by my mother Amanda. Authenticity and sourcing from Britain have been at the heart of our company ethos and we’re delighted to extend this to our exclusive range of naturally comforting mattresses.”
The collection of five mattresses, are hand crafted to order using traditional techniques. All feature more than 400gsm per side of certified British wool, with the signatures of the range being awarded a 30-year guarantee.
Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Co. proudly hold a Royal Warrant of Appointment to the late Queen Elizabeth II and is the only metal bed maker certified by the Made in Britain NGO.
The mattress collection can be purchased here: www.wroughtironandbrassbed.co.uk/mattressesandbedbases/natural-comfort-mattresses/