How to choose a Sleepyhead Underlay

Sleepyhead Flooring Innovation

Sleepyhead is Australasia’s largest bedding and foam manufacturer. A proud, family owned, Kiwi company Sleepyhead have been manufacturing in New Zealand since 1935. With an extensive knowledge base and strong family strong values, Sleepyhead are driven to develop the best solutions for their customers and community alike. Sleepyhead are focused on continually finding ways to improve the quality and performance of their products to ensure they maintain their position as one of New Zealand’s most trusted brands.

Sleepyhead Memory - A leading innovation in underlay

Experience luxurious comfort with every step you take on Sleepyhead Memory underlay. The unique hybrid combination of memory foam and traditional polyurethane foam distributes weight & surface pressure evenly for the ultimate in comfort.

Acoustic Insulation
Sleepyhead Memory underlay has superior acoustic properties compared to standard polyurethane foam underlays. With double the sound absorption of industry standard underlays, Sleepyhead Memory underlay is an ideal choice for multi-story living.

Antimicrobial
Sleepyhead Memory underlay has been treated with Fresh Protect™ antimicrobial treatment to inhibit the growth of bacteria, mould, and dust mites, and prevent allergic reactions from occurring. Fresh Protect™ is derived from coconut oil and is safe for people, pets and the environment. One in three New Zealanders suffer from allergies and one in six New Zealanders suffer from asthma. Sleepyhead Memory has been endorsed by Sensitive Choice as a better choice of carpet underlay for those people who suffer from allergies or asthma.

Thermal Insulation
Sleepyhead Memory has enhanced thermal properties compared to industry standard underlay. Memory foam is denser than standard polyurethane foam, which reduces heat loss through the floor.

Sleepyhead Zero - Eco Underlay

Love your planet, love your feet. The underlay made from local recycled foam that's better for the planet and better for your home. Approximately 80% of the scrap foam in this underlay is sourced in NZ rather than imported keeping more foam out of New Zealand landfill.

Sleepyhead UltraPet - Pet Friendly Underlay

Protect your flooring from your furry friends with UltraPet Underlay. This innovative new carpet underlay has been cleverly designed to protect against most common household spills and pet stains. Featuring StainShield, a new multi-layered, high density polyethylene barrier that helps prevent liquids absorbing into the underlay and into the substrate.

When purchasing Victoria Carpets UltraPet range in conjunction with Ultrapet Underlay your carpet will qualify for a 25 year warranty.

Recycled Scrap Foam
We have partnered with Flooring Xtra to help source approximately 80% of the scrap foam for this underlay from NZ rather than imported foam, keeping it out of landfill.

Soft Plastic Recycling
Sleepyhead Zero Eco Underlay packaging is fully recyclable. This plastic will be repurposed into other products such as fence posts.

New Zealand Made Quality
Manufactured in New Zealand by one New Zealand’s most trusted brands, Sleepyhead.

Fresh Protect
Antimicrobial protection against mould, bacteria and dust mites that’s safe for people, pets and the environment.

Sleepyhead has partnered with Trees That Count

A native tree is planted for every houselot of Sleepyhead Zero Eco Underlay sold. Available exclusively at Flooring Xtra.

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