S5·E4 Mattresses
Synopsis
How a factory in Leeds produces 600 bouncy beds every day - from making steel into springs, to their placement in individual pockets and covering in natural fibres like hemp and wool designed to wick away sweat. How a short, twenty-minute sleep improves reaction times. How wool is shorn from sheep, and its inherent anti-bacterial and fire-retardant properties that make it well suited to mattresses. How the modern spring mattress evolved. How a famous Scandinavian-inspired home store is responsible for popularizing the duvet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 5 Episode 4 of Inside the Factory air?
Season 5, Episode 4 ('Mattresses') originally aired on August 20, 2019.
How long is Season 5 Episode 4 ('Mattresses')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in Inside the Factory Season 5 Episode 4?
How a factory in Leeds produces 600 bouncy beds every day - from making steel into springs, to their placement in individual pockets and covering in natural fibres like hemp and wool designed to wick away sweat. How a short, twenty-minute sleep improves reaction times. How wool is shorn from sheep, ...