About us

Dunlopillo latex was invented by a Dunlop scientist, Mr EA Murphy in January 1929. Murphy was one of a group of research scientists working for Dunlop at Fort Dunlop in Birmingham.

Dunlop had already staked its claim on the name Dunlopillo as it was registered in 1926 and it was the first foam ever manufactured. Murphy had been trying for some time to discover a method of creating latex foam but could not achieve the right consistency as the bubbles would not stay. Fortunately his wife suggested a cake mixer which worked to allow the product to be created.

Murphy went on to commission a larger version of his wife’s mixer for use in the manufacturing , fine tuning the process and the first mattress went on sale in the UK in 1931. By 1939 over 30,000 mattresses had been purchased by the public.
 
During the Second World War, latex supplies were cut off by the Japanese occupation of Malaysia. Dunlopillo mattresses were only available with a medical certificate from a GP.

Post-War Growth

After the war the sale of Dunlopillo latex foam mattresses and pillows increased significantly, not only to retailers but to most contract markets. Dunlopillo latex was even specified for use in all upholstery for the re-built Houses of Parliament.

In 2002 Hilding Anders acquired the Dunlopillo brand in the UK and Ireland making it part of Europe’s leading bedding group, Hilding Anders which is the leading manufacturer of beds and mattresses in Europe, Russia and Asia.

Through approximately 30 subsidiaries, the Group owns more than 20 strong brands of beds, which are sold in Europe and Asia. Hilding Anders also operates a wide-ranging production programme for a large number of well-known international furniture stores. The Group has a turnover of approx. EUR 760 million, comprises more than 6,000 employees and has a presence in 27 European and 13 Asian markets. The head office is located in Malmö, Sweden.

Constant Innovation

Today, the UK’s love of luxury latex beds and pillows continues to grow along with Dunlopillo’s sophisticated premium range. The Classic range is made from pure pressure-relieving Dunlopillo latex with a choice of comfort options giving an excellent performance.

This is further enhanced by the addition of a layer of Dunlopillo Harmonize latex in selected models to give single zone climate control. It’s a superb choice for a comfortable sleep right through even the coldest of nights as it’s specially developed to store and then slowly release heat within the mattress as your body’s core temperature lowers.

The ultimate is our TempSmart™ by Dunlopillo range. This has all of the benefits of Harmonize latex which is specifically developed to store and then slowly release heat from the pillow or mattress and also our TempSmart™ technology on the surface cover which adapts to the temperature of the individual. This ensures that your sleeping partner has their own dual zone climate control solution.

Whatever the time of year, the result is a consistent and comfortable microclimate next to your skin - and do not forget our Dunlopillo latex naturally breathes through its open cell structure whilst providing the ultimate in comfort and support.


The Hilding Anders Group is committed to being the leading innovator in our industry so that we can give the world a good night’s sleep -  Click here to learn more