Our knowledge and experience have led to us receiving a number of awards and accolades, such as the Swan eco-label, Oeko-tex 100 and Möbelfakta. And the icing on the cake is that we have been appointed Purveyors to the Royal Court. We hope that will be enough to give you confidence in us!
Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden
The criteria for being appointed Royal Purveyor are rigid. The company must have been in operation for at least 5 years and their financial position must be impeccable. After an application is submitted to the court, it is up to the King or Queen to bestow purveyor status. Then of course, the company must deliver products to the Royal Court before they may use the title Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden. The Royal Warrant may only be displayed by companies duly appointed Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden. The warrant must be renewed if there is a new king, or the company has a new managing director, or every 10 years. Hästens beds was appointed Purveyor to H.M. the King of Sweden for the first time in 1952 by King Gustaf VI Adolf.
Swan certified
The Swan is the symbol of the Nordic environmental labelling system and has been around since 1989. In Sweden SIS Miljömärkning AB is responsible for awarding the Nordic environmental symbol – the Swan. Nordic environmental labelling was set up to benefit the environment by providing guidelines for consumers that wish to buy products that have the least impact on the environment. The primary goal of the Swan Certificate is to promote the development of environmentally friendly products and services. Swan certified products must fulfil stringent criteria that guarantee that the products cause less negative impact on the environment than other similar products. The product’s entire lifespan is taken into account, from raw material to rubbish. In order for Hästens beds to be Swan certified, we had to provide results of several independent tests as well as documentation proving that the special requirements of SIS Miljömärkning AB had been fulfilled. SIS Miljömärkning AB has determined that Hästens beds have met the requirements and may be labelled with the Swan Certificate.
Oeko-Tex 100
The idea behind Oeko-Tex 100 is to provide a label that guarantees consumers that a product is free from harmful substances. After extensive laboratory testing, during which our bed materials were broken down to the molecular level, Hästens beds were proven to be free from chemical substances that may have negative influences on human health. The product must be made in such a way that no harmful substances can develop during product usage. All component parts must fulfil the strict requirements. Only producers that comply with these stringent requirements and allow recurring testing of their products may be certified by Oeko-Tex 100. All Hästens beds and mattresses have been approved, and this includes the filling material, not just the outer surfaces. What’s more, Hästens were the first in Sweden to produce Oeko-tex certified beds.
Möbelfakta®
Möbelfakta® is a reference and quality system for the furniture industry. The system was developed by Sveriges Möbelindustriförbund (The Swedish Furniture Industry Association) and a group of trade representatives. A bed marked with the Möbelfakta® tag has been subjected to extensive testing:
> SS-EN 1957 (“tests for assessing functional qualities”)
> SS-EN 1725 (“safety requirements and testing methods”)
>SS-EN 1022 (“domestic furniture assessment of stability for seat- ing furniture”)
All our beds have been approved according to current requirements. They also come with an environmental product declaration. All Hästens beds fulfil the necessary criteria to receive the Möbelfakta® mark. All testing is conducted in accordance with the well established SIS-standard.
Latex Free
When you choose a Hästens bed, you can be sure that it is free from all forms of foam rubber, polyurethane and latex – materials that many other bed manufacturers use in their mattresses. In our opinion, cotton, flax, real horsehair and pure new wool are a great deal more comfortable to have near the body.