As a niche New Zealand bed company, every Dreamwool bed is made to order, with fewer than 500 luxury, handcrafted Merino wool mattresses made each year. Our mattresses keep you cooler and drier, helping you achieve a deeper sleep, faster by using only the finest, all-natural fillings for optimum comfort and breathability. Dreamwool is second to none.
Dreamwool combines artistry and comfort to craft the finest mattresses in New Zealand. Each Dreamwool bed is handmade in Christchurch, showcasing locally sourced Merino wool, natural latex, and European-made pocket springs with unique design and craftsmanship. We are a premium bed manufacturer, dedicated to using only the most sustainable materials to provide you with a cooler, drier, and more restful sleep. Experience a Dreamwool mattress anywhere across New Zealand, and discover luxury without compromise.
“The best investment you can make in tomorrow is a good night’s sleep. With the uncompromising natural quality and craftsmanship of Dreamwool, you will experience the most luxurious sleep of a lifetime.”
Dreamwool Director and Mattress Designer,
David Henderson
Dreamwool has been in the luxury bed business since 1934 and in the Henderson family for over 50 years.
In 1978, Dreamwool owner Edgar Henderson began his quest for the most luxurious sleep. An ex-farmer with a bad back, Edgar remembered the old-fashioned black wool singlets worn by his shearers, and how they acted as natural insulators and adjusted to changes in temperature during the day to maximise comfort and create perfect balance – never too hot or too cold! From there, the first Woollen Overlay was created, and thousands have enjoyed Dreamwool’s quality, handcrafted Merino wool mattresses ever since.
Merino wool moves the dial in comfort, delivering unparalleled microclimate control for a truly restful night’s sleep. This extraordinary natural fibre comes from Merino sheep that thrive in New Zealand’s rugged backcountry—a region known for its dramatic temperature fluctuations. These sheep have evolved to produce wool that keeps them warm during icy winters and cool during scorching summers.
This same adaptive quality makes Merino wool the best material for regulating your bed’s microclimate. By using thick, plush layers of luxurious Merino, Dreamwool mattresses effortlessly maintain your ideal sleep temperature and draw humidity away quickly, ensuring a dry, breathable bed environment throughout the night.
Dreamwool crafts top of the line, luxury latex and pocketspring mattresses, which offer both maximum breathability and climate control, with no compromise on comfort. Here at Dreamwool, we strongly believe in the power of high quality, natural materials – that’s why we craft each luxury bed using a combination of natural, charcoal-infused latex and 100% Merino wool sourced sustainably from carefully selected South Island farms. When you choose Dreamwool, you choose temperature controlled, durable, breathable products that don’t compromise on comfort. Our team can advise you on the benefits of each type of mattress and talk you through which type of luxury bed is best for your needs. Both types of mattresses move with you while you sleep and adapt to the curves and contours of your body.
Latex Mattresses: A resilient, contouring feel that aligns easily with your body’s shape. Custom comfort levels—soft, medium, firm, and ultra-firm—are achieved by adjusting the density of the latex, not by reducing comfort layers. The addition of charcoal-infused latex enhances breathability, temperature regulation, and freshness.
Pocket Spring Mattresses: Exceptional support with individual coils that contour to your body’s profile and minimise partner disturbance. Comfort levels—soft, medium, and firm—are customized by using different wire gauges, ensuring tailored support without sacrificing plush comfort layers.
For help selecting the perfect luxury bed, NZ residents are invited to book a one-on-one consultation with a knowledgeable member of the Dreamwool team. You will have the opportunity to discuss your needs, test out various mattresses and explore all of your options. To book a personalised consultation, simply fill out our online booking form; a friendly member of the Dreamwool team will be in touch with you as soon as possible after receiving your enquiry.
Dreamwool offers a range of sizes to suit every need and room:
| Mattress | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 91 x 190cm | 36” x 74” |
| Long Single | 91 x 203cm | 36” x 80” |
| King Single | 107 x 203cm | 42” x 80” |
| Super Single | 120 x 203cm | 48” x 80” |
| Double | 135 x 190cm | 54” x 74” |
| Long Double | 135 x 203cm | 54” x 80” |
| Queen | 153 x 203cm | 60” x 80” |
| King | 168 x 203cm | 66” x 80” |
| Euro King | 160 x 200cm | |
| Super King | 183 x 203cm | 72” x 80” |
| Euro Super King | 180 x 200cm | |
| Californian King | 203 x 203cm | 80” x 80” |
There may be some variation due to the handcrafted nature of your mattress, +/- 18mm or ¾”.
Choosing the right bed starts with your sleep needs and comfort preferences. Latex beds deliver contouring support that relieves pressure and keeps your spine aligned. Pocket-spring beds adapt individually to your body, offering a responsive feel. Both Dreamwool options reduce motion transfer and are ideal for couples.
Adjustable beds let you elevate your head or legs, boosting comfort and circulation - perfect for reading or addressing specific sleep concerns. A flexible slat base bed gives your mattress stable support with better breathability for coolness, increasing its longevity and ensuring an even sleep surface. Each bed type brings unique benefits, so the best choice is what feels right for you.
Most mattresses last between 7-10 years, but Dreamwool’s superior build quality and expert craftsmanship extend their lifespan well beyond this range. Featuring resilient natural latex, all-natural Merino wool, and European-made pocket springs, Dreamwool mattresses carry a 10-year pro-rata warranty and are designed to provide optimum comfort and support for 10-12 years with proper care.
The combination of precision engineering and premium materials ensures lasting durability, adaptability, and a consistently high level of support. After 10-12 years, even with Dreamwool's exceptional quality, it may be time to consider a replacement to maintain optimum comfort and sleep quality. You may also need to consider changing your mattress as your body changes over time. Regularly rotating your mattress, using a slat or adjustable base for support, and keeping the surface clean are effective ways to maximize its lifespan.
Unlike traditional orthopedic beds that rely on targeted support zones or firmer materials, Dreamwool beds are crafted with customisable firmness to support optimal spinal alignment and better posture during sleep. By using different pocket spring gauges and varying latex densities, Dreamwool creates a sleep experience tailored to your unique body and comfort needs.
This personalized approach ensures that each area of your body—whether it's your back, hips, or shoulders—receives the exact level of support it requires, promoting restorative sleep and reducing pressure points.
A handmade mattress brings a level of care and attention that mass-produced options simply can’t match. Each Dreamwool mattress is crafted by skilled artisans, ensuring that every stitch, layer and material meets our exacting standards. Handmade mattresses allow us to focus on detail and quality, so you receive a bed that’s uniquely yours and built to last. Investing in a Dreamwool handmade mattress means investing in decades of craftsmanship and commitment to premium, natural materials.
Our innovative charcoal-infused latex provides maximum breathability, temperature regulation, and antibacterial properties, ensuring a fresher and healthier sleep environment. Dreamwool mattresses adapt to your body’s needs while delivering dependable, breathable, and temperature-controlled comfort.
Dreamwool’s customised approach ensures the perfect level of support without compromising comfort. Each pocket spring mattress range features its own unique spring system to achieve soft, medium, or firm support. Our latex mattress range offers support from soft to ultra-firm, achieved by varying the latex density, ensuring consistent, luxurious comfort.
