about us
our history
Silentnight is the UK’s most trusted sleep brand, and we are on a mission to inspire a nation of unique sleepers. We understand that people and sleep come in many forms and we work tirelessly to provide solutions for every sleeper.
1946 - official birth
Tom and Joan Clarke started the business in 1946. Silentnight was officially born after Clarke’s Mattresses had a name change.
1986 - hippo & duck
The year our iconic Hippo & Duck were born.
2002 - new products
We introduced duvets and pillows into our range. It is now estimated that 1 in 5 people in the UK sleep on a Silentnight pillow.
2012 - rebrand
Our brand identity was updated to reflect our focus on quality and new product offerings. We were also awarded with our first Which Best Buy.
2013 - the Big Change
Launched the Big Change system technology in our vehicle fleet, reducing carbon emissions by over 1 million kilograms of CO2.
2015 - quality
Our company vision to offer market leading quality, first class customer service and continuous innovation was launched.
2018 - sustainability award
Silentnight is awarded Number One for sustainability by the Furniture Makers Company for the second year running.
2020 - pyjama army
We launched our new benefit-led brand positioning, thinking ‘sleepers before springs’, strengthening our profile as the UK’s most trusted sleep brand.
2022 - commitment
Silentnight becomes the first sleep brand to commit to the Science Based Targets Initiative & The Climate Pledge.
1946 - official birth
Tom and Joan Clarke started the business in 1946. Silentnight was officially born after Clarke’s Mattresses had a name change.
1986 - hippo & duck
The year our iconic Hippo & Duck were born.
2002 - new products
We introduced duvets and pillows into our range. It is now estimated that 1 in 5 people in the UK sleep on a Silentnight pillow.
2012 - rebrand
Our brand identity was updated to reflect our focus on quality and new product offerings. We were also awarded with our first Which Best Buy.
2013 - the Big Change
Launched the Big Change system technology in our vehicle fleet, reducing carbon emissions by over 1 million kilograms of CO2.
2015 - quality
Our company vision to offer market leading quality, first class customer service and continuous innovation was launched.
2018 - sustainability award
Silentnight is awarded Number One for sustainability by the Furniture Makers Company for the second year running.
2020 - pyjama army
We launched our new benefit-led brand positioning, thinking ‘sleepers before springs’, strengthening our profile as the UK’s most trusted sleep brand.
2022 - commitment
Silentnight becomes the first sleep brand to commit to the Science Based Targets Initiative & The Climate Pledge.
1 in 3 households own our products, so when Britain thinks sleep, it thinks one name, Silentnight
we’re award winning, with trophies to prove it!
we're proud of our home in the North of England. 70% of the raw materials which go into our beds are from where we live!
we think sleepers before springs
ideal for twisters & turners
geltex®
A gel-infused layer that actively responds to your body as you sleep, providing pressure relief and ease of movement for a more comfortable sleep.
ideal for planet savers
eco comfort
Mattresses featuring our Eco Comfort Fibre™ layer, made with sustainable recycled plastic fibres which are extra breathable and perfect if you get hot during the night.
ideal for restless sleepers
lift
For the lift you need to take on tomorrow. Our lift mattresses improve the quality of your sleep, so you can rest & recover. Featuring our intense™ fabric technology sleep surface, scientifically proven to help your body relax for deeper, undisturbed sleep
ideal for convenience seekers
just sleep™
Our just sleep™ range brings incredible comfort and convenience. Choose from seven perfect rolled mattresses with fast, free delivery to your bedroom.
ideal for little sleepers
healthy growth
Great sleep fuels growing bodies and imagination. Explore our range of eco-friendly, supportive and breathable mattresses, as well as beds and bedding for your little ones at any age and any stage.
ideal for luxury seekers
naturals
A naturally sourced silk, wool and cashmere layer for a comfortable sleeping temperature through all seasons.
ideal for sink-in snoozers
memory
Sink into a blissful night’s sleep with the cocooning nature of memory foam, which relieves built up pressure within the body and absorbs energy as you sleep, perfect if you're a restless sleeper.
we’re experts at what we do
A key foundation of being the UK’s most trusted sleep brand is our reputation for innovation and rigorous testing of product. Our state of the art testing lab was one of the first in the UK to be SATRA approved and is unique within the bed industry. We are BSI registered and continually monitor and invest in the latest technology and techniques.
we lead the market in sustainability
We are proud to have become the first sleep brand in the world to commit to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to be net zero carbon by 2040. We are also a signatory to the Climate Pledge and are a Carbon Neutral+ organisation, offsetting more carbon than we produce each year, and are committed to repurposing our manufacturing process waste and put zero back to landfill.
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