Sustainability

SkyTex® has been developed with the insight that material choice is one of the key drivers of environmental impact. That’s why we have created a new foam that offers the same soft, luxurious feel as latex, but is produced right next to the Wonderland factory in Norway – ensuring local production and significantly lower transport emissions. Tests also show that SkyTex® delivers outstanding durability: compared with latex, the material loses less firmness, height, and shape after long‑term use. As a result, SkyTex® maintains its properties, feel, and comfort year after year.

More comfort – smaller footprint

SkyTex® shows how research, innovation and environmental ambition can be transformed into real improvements, and how the WondRest project continues to deliver solutions that enhance your sleep while reducing your environmental impact.

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This is how we will reduce the footprint of our beds by 50%
WondRest – a successful environmental project shaping the bed of the future

A solid foundation of knowledge

Through three years of research and close collaboration with industry partners, researchers and expert environments, we have built a solid foundation for developing more sustainable solutions for the future. Our ambition is to reduce the environmental footprint of our beds by 50% – not through a single action, but through a series of improvements that together create meaningful impact.

Materials that last longer and impact less

Materials are one of the biggest drivers of environmental footprint. That is why we actively work to develop and select solutions that last longer, have a lower environmental impact, and contribute to a more circular value chain. The research from the WondRest project has given us insight into where we can achieve the greatest improvements – both in today’s products and in the solutions we develop for the future.

Local and responsible production

We produce our beds in Åndalsnes, on the west coast of Norway, and work with local suppliers in Norway and Northern Europe. This is a deliberate choice that gives reduced transport emissions, greater transparency, safer materials and more responsibility throughout the entire value chain.

Efficient resource use across production

To reduce our footprint, resources must be used more efficiently. Small improvements across several stages can create significant overall impact. This is why we work systematically to select the right materials, optimise processes, reduce waste and develop modular solutions that enable more efficient logistics.

A long‑term commitment to continuous improvement

Reducing the environmental footprint of our beds is long-term work. We have not set a final timeline, but we are committed to implementing measures that are measurable and realistic. Building on the results from the WondRest project, we continue to test, develop and implement solutions that make a real difference – both for the environment and for the quality of our products.

Together, we can make a difference

For us, sustainability is about far more than offering an eco-friendly bed. It is about the small and large choices we make – the ones that together create meaningful change. Our beds are made with one clear purpose: to improve life – for you, and for the planet we share.

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WondRest – a successful environmental project shaping the bed of the future

Features that provide long‑lasting quality

To maintain the same high level of comfort over many years, our tests show that the most important material properties are the ability to provide good pressure relief, moisture wicking, and ventilation.

In addition, the materials must withstand continuous temperature changes to ensure that the bed delivers stable comfort over time.

What our customers say

In Wonderland’s customer survey from 2022/2023, with over 3,000 participants, the results are clear:

Our customers confirm what we also see in our tests: What truly makes a bed more environmentally friendly is quality, durability, and the ability to maintain and care for the product over time.

How we create sleeping comfort that lasts

To ensure that our beds provide the same great comfort for many years, we combine technology, material selection, and design developed for long-term durability:

• Advanced pocket spring systems with very long lifespan.
• Materials that withstand pressure and temperature changes.
• Materials that provide good moisture transport and ventilation.
• Reversible mattresses.
• Modular design where parts can be replaced.
• 25 years guarantee against breakage of pocket springs and bed frames.

A bed that lasts longer is a better environmental choice

The most sustainable choice you can make is to choose a bed that lasts a long time—both in comfort and quality. That’s why we develop our beds with a strong focus on durability, ventilation, and materials designed to withstand many years of daily use.

This is also at the heart of Improving Life® – our commitment to improving life, both for you and for our planet. When a bed lasts longer, you sleep better over time, gain more energy in everyday life, and we use fewer of the earth’s resources.

Washable textiles provide a cleaner, healthier, and more durable sleep setting. They also offer full flexibility: easily change the textile when you want a new look – without replacing the whole bed. And because the textiles can both be washed and replaced, they extend the overall lifespan of the bed.

*Applies to continental beds, boxsprings, mattresses and 342/412 adjustable beds.

Why 60°C?

Dust mites are found in every home and thrive especially well in the bed, where it is warm, dark, and humid. To remove dust mites and ensure a clean and healthy sleeping environment, bed textiles need to be washed at 60°C. 

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Washable textiles

Long‑lasting quality

HARMOLAN is naturally dirt‑ and water‑repellent, helping it maintaining both appearance and performance exceptionally well over time. Because the colour is added before the fibres are spun, the textile retains its colour longer than many other fabrics. In addition, Wonderland’s textiles are removable and can be washed at 60°C, making maintenance easy and further extending the lifespan of the bed.

Upcycling of residual materials

HARMOLAN is made from polypropylene sourced from residual by‑products in the petrochemical industry. A previously unused by‑product is refined into small pellets that are melted, coloured and spun into new textile fibres. In this way, waste materials gain new life, reducing the need for virgin resources.

Produced entirely without water

While other textile materials require large amounts of water in production, HARMOLAN is made entirely without water. For comparison, polyester uses around 60 litres of water per kilo of textile, while cotton requires as much as 10,000–20,000 litres per kilo.

Low energy consumption

HARMOLAN is produced at low temperatures, resulting in significantly lower energy use than many other textile fibres.

A choice with lower environmental impact

With HARMOLAN, you choose a textile that combines low environmental impact with high performance: less water, less energy – more quality and more responsibility.

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Synthetic textiles – a reliable choice for better sleep comfort

Why turning your mattress matters

Every night, the materials in your mattress are exposed to pressure, moisture and temperature changes. By turning the mattress a couple of times a year, you distribute the wear across both sides. This allows the materials to recover, helping the mattress maintain both support and comfort for longer.

A simple routine that makes a big difference

You can turn our mattresses in any direction: rotate the head and foot ends, or turn them over to the other side. A simple routine that provides a more durable and comfortable bed over time.

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For more than 20 years, Wonderland has worked closely with leading sleep researchers. The goal has always been the same: to understand what happens while we sleep, how the body recovers most effectively – and how we can use this knowledge to develop beds that truly improve your life. This insight forms the foundation of every choice we make in product development – from materials and construction to technical solutions and unique ergonomic features. Our vision is clear: we want to contribute to a world that sleeps better.

Read more: 20 years of sleep research – the driving force behind our product development

We have a strong network of local suppliers closely connected to our daily production. In addition, over 95% of our suppliers produce within Northern Europe. Short‑distance collaboration across our value chain enables us to work side by side at every stage of the process, ensuring premium quality in every detail. Our local commitment makes production more flexible, precise and sustainable, with shorter transport distances, stronger quality control and a value chain built on long‑term partnerships with people and suppliers we know well. The result is beds made with responsibility, expertise and genuine craftsmanship – all with one clear goal: to give you sleep that truly improves your life.

Read more: A local collaboration that makes a difference

Together with our suppliers, we actively work to reduce and optimize material use and production processes. We continuously seek new solutions that can reduce our overall environmental footprint.

The WondRest project, launched in 2020, demonstrates that it is possible to reduce the environmental footprint of a bed by 50% – without compromising on either quality or comfort. The insights from WondRest now guide strategic and sustainable decisions across the business. Implementation and further development are already underway and will continue for years to come.

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Sleep plays a vital role in our lives. Equally important is how we can contribute positively to the world around us – through all the everyday choices that make a meaningful difference. This is why we design our beds with one clear goal: to give you sleep that truly improves life – for you, and for our planet.

Read more: Improving life® – sleep that lets you get more out of life

Knowledge driving meaningful change

The WondRest project brought together expertise in environmental science, industrial design, materials technology and sleep research. The involvement of suppliers from across the entire value chain – and our local waste management facility – added essential insight on materials, recycling and circularity. This work created a solid foundation that highlights which factors have the greatest influence on environmental impact – and where improvements deliver the most significant results.

The breakthrough didn’t come from a single solution, but from understanding how everything is connected – from materials and logistics to design philosophy and production methods. Every improvement points in the same direction: longer product life, lower impact and more responsible use of resources. The insights from WondRest now guide strategic and sustainable choices across the business.

Material innovations and improvements

A detailed review of every material in the bed showed that many small adjustments can together deliver a powerful overall result. One example is the increase in recycled steel – from 25% to 75%, replacing 300 tonnes of steel annually. Another is the move to more recycled plastic in key components, equivalent to 23 tonnes each year.

WondRest has also laid the foundation for several innovations, including SkyTex® – a high‑quality foam that delivers the same soft and premium feel as latex. SkyTex® has significantly lower transport emissions thanks to local production at the factory next to Wonderland. Tests also show that SkyTex® offers excellent long‑term durability compared to other materials.

A strong commitment to local production

WondRest further reinforced Wonderland’s focus on Norwegian and Northern European suppliers. Local partnerships reduce transport emissions, increase traceability, offer greater flexibility and strengthen control – resulting in a more robust and transparent value chain. Today, over 95% of our suppliers produce within Northern Europe.

Shaping the future

WondRest isn’t the end of an environmental effort – it’s the beginning. Implementation, improvements and further development are already underway and will continue for years to come.

For us, sustainability is about far more than creating a greener bed. It’s about the bigger picture, and all the small and large decisions we make to improve our products and our everyday lives. WondRest proves that when knowledge, dedication and innovation work together, even a bed can make a meaningful difference. This is why we design our beds with one clear goal: to give you sleep that improves life – for you and for the planet.

The picture above features the people who made WondRest possible – the team of researchers and experts from SINTEF, NTNU, Haukeland University Haospital, Wonderland, Carpenter, Plasto, Måndalen Trevare and J.O. Moen Miljø.

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This is how we will reduce the footprint of our beds by 50%

1: Optimizing material use

Life‑cycle analyses provide insight into the environmental impact of every individual component. This knowledge enables us to optimize material use – both in terms of quantity, material type, and how components are combined. The goal is to create products with lower resource consumption and higher performance throughout their entire lifespan.

2: Circular materials

We aim to increase the share of recycled and upcycled materials wherever possible. At the same time, we work to ensure that all components can be easily separated, allowing them to be taken apart and re‑used in future circular value chains.

3: Knowledge‑based development

Our innovation efforts across product development, environmental strategy and marketing, are grounded in research and documented insight. By using verified methods and standardized measurements of quality, environmental impact, comfort, and durability, we can develop products that last longer and leave a smaller footprint.

4: Materials with a long lifespan

To ensure that a Wonderland bed maintains the same high level of comfort for many years, all materials are tested against three key criteria: comfort, durability, and environmental impact. How the materials perform together is also essential. We choose high‑quality materials that withstand long-term use while contributing to a lower overall environmental footprint.

5: Design for a long lifespan

A bed should be easy to use and easy to care for. That is why we develop smart design solutions that make it possible to maintain, upgrade, or adapt the product over time. These choices also create opportunities for new circular business models, where products can be repaired, renewed, or re‑introduced into new value chains. Designing for a long lifespan is one of the most effective ways to reduce environmental impact.

6: Responsible production

Wonderland has a strong commitment to working with high‑quality suppliers in Norway and Northern Europe who uphold strict standards for working conditions, safety, and environmental compliance. Through these partnerships, we aim to positively influence the industry and contribute to the continued development of sustainable production in Norwegian and European manufacturing.

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WondRest – a successful environmental project shaping the bed of the future