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    Why doesn't my cardboard bed
    require a slatted frame?

    We don’t need to remind you how much time we spend sleeping and how crucial it is to have the right bedding. The truth is, starting the day feeling tired, tense, and in pain is far from ideal.

     

    Our cardboard beds, paired with the right mattress, offer the perfect setup for a restful night’s sleep - no slatted frame needed.

    We don’t need to remind you how much time we spend sleeping and how crucial it is to have the right bedding. The truth is, starting the day feeling tired, tense, and in pain is far from ideal.

     

    Our cardboard beds, paired with the right mattress, offer the perfect setup for a restful night’s sleep - no slatted frame needed.

    Is a slatted frame necessary for ergonomic sleep?

    Slatted frame manufacturers often try to impress with a wide array of features, using the fear of back pain to justify high prices. But what’s the actual function of a slatted frame?

     

    The main purpose of a slatted frame is to allow the mattress to breathe. The fluid we lose as sweat - up to 0.5 liters a night - is mostly absorbed by the mattress. Without proper airflow, moisture would cause the mattress to mold over time. The slatted frame, with its gaps, facilitates moisture escape, keeping the mattress dry.

     

    That said, slatted frames don’t do much for improving sleep quality. In fact, an incompatible slatted frame can even harm the comfort and support of the mattress. Stiftung Warentest tested 10 different slatted frames, spanning various price ranges, alongside simple chipboard and a DIY rigid frame (issue 09|2022). They examined the effect of mattress and slatted frame combinations on sleep quality.

     

    The verdict:  

    "No base performs better than chipboard. Some even worsen mattress support, especially for back sleepers. If you don’t need an adjustable head or foot section, go for a basic, rigid frame."

     

    ROOM IN A BOX cardboard beds work perfectly without the need for a slatted frame.

    AND WHAT ABOUT THE RIAB BED 2.0?

    The Bed 2.0 eliminates the need for an additional slatted frame. It acts as a bed frame with an integrated rigid slatted frame, ensuring it doesn’t compromise the mattress's comfort. The diamond-shaped design with side slots of the Bed 2.0 promotes optimal airflow. In this way, our cardboard beds serve the original purpose of a slatted frame without any extra cost.

     

    Together with a mattress suited to your needs, our beds offer a sustainable, all-in-one alternative to traditional sleep solutions.

    VIEW BED 2.0

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    WHY CORRUGATED CARDBOARD?

    Corrugated cardboard often gets a bad rap, mostly known as packaging material that’s quickly discarded. Even as moving boxes, it can disappoint with torn handles or bottoms that give way.

    So, why do we use corrugated cardboard for furniture?

    The answer is simple: Not all corrugated cardboard is the same!

    CO-SLEEPING IN THE FAMILY BED

    If we could ask babies where they prefer to sleep, their answer would undoubtedly be: 'Right next to Mom or Dad!' The warmth of body contact and the familiar scent of their primary caregiver provide babies - and even older children - with the sense of security and comfort they associate with the womb.

    HOW IS OUR CORRUGATED CARDBOARD COMPOSED?

    We are often asked why our furniture isn’t made entirely from recycled materials. That’s why we’d like to give you an insight into the composition of our corrugated cardboard and its recycled content.

    WHAT MAKES OUR CARDBOARD FURNITURE SO SUSTAINABLE?

    Many people wonder if our cardboard furniture is truly more sustainable than traditional furniture. The answer is simple: Yes, it is!

    Here's how and why.

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