The National Bed Federation has grown its membership by 7.5% in the past year, with 86 members, including 54 of the UK’s leading bed manufacturers.
‘The addition of these new members, and retention of our existing manufacturer and supplier base, is a very positive foundation for our work in 2025 and underscores the value we have been working to deliver for the membership,’ says Tristine Hargreaves, NBF executive director.
‘We continue to maintain a focus on reducing the huge increase in “counterfeit” mattress sellers that prey on cash-strapped consumers. They are trading in dangerous and often illegal products from websites, social media platforms and from the backs of vans across the UK, something we have seen skyrocket in recent years.”
“We have held workshops for our members, retailers and suppliers including ottoman bed safety and collaborated to find industry wide solutions to improving consumer understanding on how to use products safely. In addition, the progress we have made this year in driving the sustainability agenda is particularly important to the industry, and in 2024 we launched the first national database of mattress disposal locations to help educate consumers about their local options.
The 54 manufacturer members account for about three-quarters of the value of UK bed sales.
‘As an association we may be more than 120 years old but the focus of our work is squarely on the 21st century issues that affect the industry and consumers. Improving the amount of bed waste that is recycled is a cornerstone goal for us again in 2025, and tackling the plague of social media ads pushing products that do not meet UK trading standards is key to protecting consumers and manufacturers alike,’ says Simon Williams, NBF head of membership.
