Bed Manufacturer of the Year
Winner
Harrison Spinks
Harrison Spinks clinched Bed Manufacturer of the Year for the second consecutive year, once again delivering the strongest entry across all criteria, with its move to transfer 51% ownership of the company to an Employee Ownership Trust being a true standout. Judges praised the company for showing “relentless progress and great performance on not just one or two but all aspects of this year’s judging criteria.”
Finalists
Shire Beds
A strategic pivot to white label products delivering high margins for independent retailers delivers significant commercial success and well managed growth for this well-respected business.
Silentnight
Superb marketing strategy, operational excellence and big strides in sustainability measures are all hallmarks of continuing progress from one of the industry’s major players.
The judges were Brian Ahern (The Furniture Makers’ Company), Richard Naylor (Hawkfield Ltd and Hawksfield Innovations Ltd) and Jonathan Hindle (Chairman of the British Furniture Confederation, MD & President of KI Europe).
Supplier of the Year
Winner
The Vita Group
Vita takes its role as a global leader very seriously, not only developing its own product and technical innovations focused on more circular products and reducing reliance on FR chemicals – but also sharing its research and expertise with the industries it serves in the spirit of “we are all in this together”. Customers also consistently record high satisfaction scores.
Finalists
Fotex
Has embraced a new business strategy focused on delivering good quality components and materials quickly and efficiently – some of their own making; others in partnership. It’s paying off.
John Cotton Nonwovens
Ongoing investment sees significant progress made during the year on product circularity, including take back services and further technical support for customers.
The judges were Brian Ahern (The Furniture Makers’ Company), Richard Naylor (Hawkfield Ltd and Hawksfield Innovations Ltd) and Jonathan Hindle (Chairman of the British Furniture Confederation, MD & President of KI Europe).
Bed Product of the Year
Winner
Sealy UK – Elevate Edison Luxury Plush mattress
Born from the success and growing demand for Sealy Posturepedic, the Elevate Edison Luxury Plush mattress joins its award-winning collection. Packed with Sealy’s patented technology, from unique coils to world-leading edge support, innovative comfort fillings to bespoke fabrics – the Elevate Edison Luxury Plus truly redefines comfort, support and durability.
Finalists
Relyon – Carrisbrook Zipped Removable Topper mattress
The Carrisbrook by Relyon combines modern and traditional design with a unique zipped removable topper, available in foam or wool styles. Featuring 5500 springs, responsibly sourced materials and sustainable construction, it delivers comfort, durability, and eco-credentials. This premium yet practical innovation offers retailers and consumers long-lasting value and versatility.
Silentnight Beds – UltraGel™ Cool-to-Touch 3000 Boxtop mattress
Silentnight’s UltraGel™ Cool-to-Touch 3000 combines advanced SensICE™ fabric, UltraGel™ pads, and 2000 Mirapocket® springs and 1000 mini springs for instant cooling, targeted support and pressure relief. With recyclable components, stylish design and premium comfort at an attainable price, it offers a refreshing, sustainable sleep solution backed by strong national marketing and in-store support.
Component Product of the Year
Winner
John Cotton Nonwovens – Platinum Q polyester layer
John Cotton Nonwovens won this year’s Component Product of the Year award for its Platinum Q, which incorporates its successful Platinum 3D polyester layer into a sumptuous yet resilient quiltable top layer. “It’s difficult to deliver that level of feel and resilience with a polyester,” said the judges. Platinum Q also scored highly across all criteria from innovation and eco-design credentials to value for money, commerciality and marketing support.
Finalists
Boyteks – ENVIRO mattress ticking
ENVIRO mattress ticking, developed from recycled domestic waste oils and polyester yarns, combines sustainability with functionality. Offering moisture management, hydrophilicity, and anti-static properties, it reduces carbon footprint by approximately 30% compared to standard products. Certified by GRS, Bluesign, GOTS, and ZDHC, ENVIRO transforms waste into an eco-friendly, award-winning fabric solution.
Carpenter – Serene® Foam
Carpenter’s Serene Foam is a breakthrough comfort innovation, blending luxury with advanced performance. Using billions of microscopic air capsules, it provides adaptive support, pressure relief and year-round temperature stability. Fully recyclable and part of Carpenter’s Mass Balance sustainability project, Serene Foam redefines premium bedding with accessible pricing and versatile applications.
Further details on all the winners and finalists will be published in the trade press in November.
