Slept like a dream
Thanks so much for the input. We bought a latex crib mattress from you and have loved it. He has slept like a dream on it and I don’t have to worry about toxins or allergies. Now it’s time to size up! Thankful for your website! -A.
Custom Cotton Mattress Pad
It arrived safe and sound and I have already washed and dried it and it is on my bed. 🙂 Compliments to you and your team because the workmanship is excellent! Thanks so much. I love buying good quality stuff that is well made. B.S.
Natural Upholstery vs. Conventional Upholstery Supplies
You have a beautiful frame of a chair or couch that really needs some cushion, and you want to use chemical-free, eco-friendly supplies, but where do you start? Here is a list of substitutions from the standard petroleum based products. Dacron Batting –> Wool Batting Foundation Material –> Cotton BattingDecking Fabric (to cover the springs) […]
Baby Mattresses
Since we have cut quite a few pieces of latex over the years for infant bassinets, playpens, crib mattresses, etc., I thought I would share a few tips we have learned along the way. If you have feedback on your particular brand’s frame and how our products work with it, let me know and I’ll […]
Pillow Fill Comparison
Have you been wondering what each of our natural pillow fills feels like? Whether they are used for bed pillows, couch pillows, pregnancy pillows, body pillows, support pillows, the feel will change based on how much you stuff your pillow. That is the beauty of zippers, they make everything customizable. Full Underfilled Shredded Latex** Bouncy […]
Wool Puddle Pad vs. Waterproof Jersey Puddle Pad
We sell two mattress protectors, a wool puddle pad and a waterproof jersey puddle pad. Both are certified organic. While both puddle pads work well against messes, they work differently and both have their pros and cons. WOOL PUDDLE PAD The wool puddle pad works because the wool fibers are so tightly felted together. Their […]
I am so happy to have found you!
Hi Deborah, I just wanted to send you a note to tell you how happy I am with the way the topponcino (bassinet mattress!) turned out! I am soooo happy with the finished product, and so excited to have my grandchild sleep on it. It is exactly what we wanted, and everything is perfectly done. […]
Help me Build my Cart
QUESTION: Could you help me build my cart? I would like REALLY firm interior, with only slightly softer on top…then the layers…..of whatever……..a padding etc? or PURE SUPER FIRM in ALL the interior, then the LAYERS of whatever padding on top?? with whichever casing……you suggest? perhaps the twill that you use in the video?? or the […]
Latex Warranty Photo Instructions
Body impressions can be caused by a failing piece of latex or by improper use. Multiple soft or medium layers used in a bed where someone sits all day for work as well as for sleep will bow predictably. If you are using your bed as a couch, expect the top layers to wear out. […]
Wool Toppers Q & A
A customer asked: “I’m looking for wool with the following specs to meet flammability standards. Can you tell me if the wool in the wool topper meets these standards? Consider One of the most important criteria when selecting wool for a wool topper is its micron count. Too high a count or too coarse a […]
Beautiful sewing and fabric!
I received my order and thank you! The cases fit so perfectly! Wasn’t sure the body pillow case would fit my larger scrap piece of latex but it’s perfect! Beautiful sewing and fabric!! – B. W.
Quality Products
These organic cotton face masks are by far the best I’ve purchased. All the others have cheap elastic ties that don’t work. This mask is PERFECT! I’m so glad I found your business ! – T. S.
Life is so much better!
Hi Deborah. Just a little note to tell you I am SOOOO happy with the new mattress and so thankful for you and all you do for me. You’ve made my life so much better! God bless you and your family and keep you all well in his hands of love! – P. D.
My back will thank me!
The soft latex layer is very soft and I like it a lot! I’m very relieved actually not to have to sleep on just the board with my old futon mattress again tonight! I think my back will thank me, haha. Thank you for the wonderful latex layer! It’s wonderful even without another layer or […]
I absolutely love it.
I have to tell you I have been sleeping on the bed I bought from you since Fall 2018 and I absolutely love it. I can’t conceive in going back to a traditional mattress! – A.T.
Free Tutorials
First of all, we are all healthy and well here, so we are still running shop. Second of all, thank you to all of you for your well wishes during this time of making history. You guys are so thoughtful and genuine. We wish you all much health and chances to relax into a new […]
Very Comfortable
I think it’s time to report the good news! The 3rd slab of medium latex has done the trick for my achy body. I, of course, put the firm on the bottom in the new ticking, and then both the medium (in the middle) and the soft latex, topped with wool batting (on the top) […]
LOVE the weighted blanket
I LOVE the weighted blanket! The weight and fine texture of the millet hulls is so soothing and lovely. I love the channeled design as well. I bought some extra millet hulls so I could bulk it up a bit — I’ll let you know how that goes. I like the cardboard tube trick for […]
Put your bedding questions to rest with these expert tips
Do you agree? “Knowing what is in your mattress and almost more importantly, what isn’t in your mattress, makes your sleep all the more restful. Being able to completely customize your mattress, inside and outside, means comfort tailored for you. “ Thanks Redfin for featuring us in your article along side other bedding suppliers.
Beautiful fabric and quality workmanship
I received my wool comforter yesterday and it is already on my newly made bed. Beautiful fabric and quality workmanship. I’m hoping I sleep well in the organic cotton nest. – S.
Good rest
Greetings, Deborah. I just want to thank you for all your help getting me some good rest. I love my bed now and really like the beautiful quilted cover. You’re the best! I hope you and your beautiful family are having a wonderful summer! God sure did bless you! Stay cool 😉 Great blessings, P
DIY Mattress: Common Combinations
While DIY combinations for your mattress are almost limitless, there are a few configurations of our products that are commonly combined. The pillows are deliberately matched with each combo to match the softness or firmness of the mattress. Here are some of common combinations: FOR ADULTS: (Soft Combo – generally for adults under 250 lbs.) […]
New Relationship with The Mattress Underground
Almost eight years ago I started DIY Natural Bedding. We started off from scratch, no loans, no building, one 6″ slab of latex, and big ideas, so small that a Craigslist listing and the members of our Minneapolis Weston A. Price chapter accounted for the entire 22 sales made that year. Somewhere that year, while […]
Quality is not compromised
Thank you All Things Functional and Practical for your website review. I am glad you enjoy the wool comforter. Here is a snippet from their review: “The price of a wool comforter is steep but it is a worthwhile investment. After researching around, the price of the premade comforters offered from this site is extremely […]
Extremely Crafty Women
Thank you, Susie, for your mention on your blog. If I ever need a gluten-free, dairy-free, ancient grains baked good in the Twin Cities, I’m coming to you! Your knowledge of how to work with such foods and skills of presentation are through the roof. Here is a snippet from her post: “One thing I […]
Double Sided Dog Bed
Is your dog this comfortable? Per a customer’s request, we made a dual sided dog bed, one side filled with shredded latex and the other with kapok. While each side is plump, we made sure to fill it just under firm to give the dog some room to sink in peacefully. This size is perfect […]
Your descriptions are dead on!
So after using each of the pillows, it seems that I hugely prefer the millet hull pillow and my spouse prefers the woolly bolas pillow. Turns out the wool batting pillow is the only one neither of us preferred. Possibly because we stuffed it fully with all the batting we got. It was too firm. […]
Comfy Couch Cushions
We knocked the couch project out this morning. It was so easy! What a huge difference! (See before picture). The cushions are so comfy and the wool batting was fun to play with and form. I actually ended up shredding up the extra fall off from the cushion cuts last night and made a little […]
How full do you want your pillow?
While all our pillow cases have zippers so that you can adjust the fill amount, sometimes it is hard to know what feel you like when you lie on a pillow that is too tall or too flat for your liking. Because pillows make all the difference in knowing what firmness of mattress is comfortable, […]
On Memory Foam, Latex and Spring Mattresses
MEMORY FOAM vs. LATEX While all foams have some similarities, there are notable differences in feel and performance of memory foam vs. latex. To start, let’s put out two terms: slow response and fast response. Memory foam is called a slow response foam. To define slow response, let’s add in another term: creep. Creep means […]
Woolly Bolas vs. Kapok
Our two lightest and fluffiest pillow fills, side by side. But which do you choose? Kapok (on the right) is a plant fiber and woolly bolas (on the left) is an animal product. Kapok carries the most fluffing ability, comparable to a feather pillow if you understuff the kapok. Its light, airy fiber will certainly […]