--- title: "Wool mattresses: Le Briand - Paris - Refurbishment" url: https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/ description: "Wool mattress refurbishment in Paris: we refurbish your old sheep's wool mattress so it keeps its comfort and lasts. Refurbishing rather than replacing." lang: en-US updated: 2026-09-23 translations: fr: https://le-briand.fr/matelas-laine/refection/ source: https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment.md --- # Refurbishment of Wool Mattresses In the virtuous logic of reuse **Wool mattress refurbishment**: this is the great advantage of the traditional mattress! It can be redone several times over, which is both **a saving** and **an ecological act**. Redoing a [wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/) extends its life so that it can start a new cycle with the same qualities and functions! ![wool mattress refurbishment](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/matelas-laine-mouton-sur-mesure-montage.jpg) ![refurbishing a wool mattress](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/matelas-laine-cardeuse.jpg) As well as their [manufacture](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/#making), we also refurbish wool mattresses, **pushing back the supposedly unavoidable horizon of planned obsolescence**. This makes it a **long-lasting object**, thanks to the unrivalled durability of wool. 1. [Why refurbish your wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#why) 2. [Introduction to refurbishment](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#introduction) 3. [Price](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#price) 4. [Lead times](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#lead-time) 5. [Pick-up and delivery](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#logistics) 6. [Having a mattress redone](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/#estimate) So many reasons to redo an old wool mattress A cost-effective solution Restoring a mattress costs less than buying a new one. Repairing a wool mattress extends its life and saves you money. An ecological solution 99% of the material is reused. It minimizes waste production. It reduces the consumption of resources (raw materials, water and energy) associated with manufacturing. Promoting local development Promoting local know-how and so contributing to the local economy, which creates jobs and social links. ## Introduction to refurbishing a wool mattress The wool mattress is **the only type of mattress that can be refurbished by reusing its own filling**. Refurbishing consists of making your mattress like new again, recovering as much as possible of the wool it contains. Through the carding stage, the wool is dusted and aired, and so regains all its loft to **cradle you softly once again**. To make up for the fatigue the wool has accumulated year after year, it is common to have to add and/or replace a few kilos of “fresh” wool when your bed is refurbished. **A new ticking** is used. The mattress made this way has the same functional qualities as the original, thanks to the properties of wool, an extremely strong fiber that lasts over time. When renovating a mattress, we can **change its size, its shape and its level of firmness**. ## Time between two mattress refurbishments After 8 to 12 years of daily use, and/or when the bounce of the mattress sags and creates discomfort, it is advisable to redo it. **The interval between two refurbishments varies between 8 and 12 years**. This refurbishment operation is therefore repeated several times during the life of a wool mattress. Find out more about [refurbishing a wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/faq/wool-mattress/#refurbishment) and about its [lifespan](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgfBaTDA6BE). ![re-carding a mattress](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2022/03/matelas-laine-cardage.jpg) ![refurbishing a wool mattress](https://img.le-briand.fr/uploads/2023/11/matelas-laine-mouton-ancien-coin.jpg) ## Steps for restoring a wool mattress Once the mattress has arrived at the workshop, it is unstitched and the wool is then passed through a carding machine. [Watch the video “Sheep Wool Mattress Refurbishment @lebriand1880 | Wool and tufting” on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juFD9dkuaeA) Discover all the steps involved in [repairing a wool mattress](https://fabricantmatelas.com/refection-matelas-laine/) on our platform of advice and practical guides, the steps that restore loft to the wool and clean it. The entire refurbishment is carried out in the [Faubourg Saint-Antoine workshops in Paris](https://le-briand.fr/en/address/). ## Price of refurbishing a wool mattress Find out more about the [price of refurbishing a wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/prices/) at the Le Briand workshops. Prices vary **mainly** according to: - the new ticking you want - the possible addition of wool (which we can only estimate with the mattress in our hands) - any changes to the comfort features - the finish of the mattress - the delivery details for the piece Even though the price guides for redoing a wool mattress apply to standard sizes and standard refurbishments, we only work [to measure](https://le-briand.fr/en/made-to-measure/), to meet any type of request. ## Time to refurbish a wool mattress The aim is to **minimize the time you are without it**. **If you can bring it to us before 8am**, a mattress refurbishment (except in very complicated cases) can be carried out in a single day – dropped off in the morning, back the same evening. Where we handle the logistics and you are near the workshop, a mattress refurbishment (except in very complicated cases) can be carried out in a single day – dropped off in the morning, back the same evening, with the mattress collected between 7am and 8:30am. In every case, we are well aware of how important your bedding is, so we will do our best to redo your mattress without you having to part with it for too long. Together, we **set a service date** (taking into account current orders and activity) so that **you do not have to find an alternative sleeping** solution while we take care of your bedding. For a standard 140 cm x 190 cm mattress, for example, **this operation can usually be carried out within a single day**, subject to an appointment. If you also want to [redo your box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/refurbishment/), it may take longer to restore a mattress and box spring set. Please [contact us](https://le-briand.fr/en/contact/) beforehand to go over the details of the restoration work together. ## Logistics before and after refurbishment We can pick up and deliver your wool mattress and/or your complete bedding. We invite you to contact us to discuss the details of the operations together: - estimate the time it will take to refurbish the piece of traditional bedding once we have it in hand - agree on a date for collection, restoration (depending in particular on the activity of the workshops and the orders in progress) and delivery, **so that you do not have to find a temporary sleeping solution** - estimate the price We use a trusted partner courier who comes to collect your mattress, depending on your address. Then, at the end, that same courier delivers your refurbished mattress. If the distance is not too great, we may well come along with the courier ourselves. For renovations in Paris and the neighbouring towns, we usually handle the logistics ourselves. **8 easy questions** to get straight to the point. **Guiding you** to the essential information we need to **help you estimate the cost of refurbishing wool and/or horsehair mattresses**. [Get an estimate for refurbishing your mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/estimate/) ## More about the wool mattress [Introduction to the wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/) [Why a wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/#why) [French handmade manufacture](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/#making) [Wool mattress reviews](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/#reviews) [Sheep wool mattress prices](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/#price) [Frequently asked questions](https://le-briand.fr/en/faq/wool-mattress/) [Refurbishing a wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/) [Wool mattress refurbishment prices](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/refurbishment/prices/) [The disadvantage of the wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/guide/wool-mattresses-advantages-and-disadvantages/) [Photo gallery](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/gallery/) ## Discover the ideal companions for ever better sleep [The wool mattress](https://le-briand.fr/en/wool-mattress/) [The box spring](https://le-briand.fr/en/box-spring/) [The wool pillow](https://le-briand.fr/en/pillow/) [The duvet](https://le-briand.fr/en/duvet/) Sleep is good for your health! Sleeping on good bedding means preserving it! Stop neglecting the quality of your sleep, so essential to a balanced life. Beyond the product, what matters is taking the time to [guide you](https://le-briand.fr/en/advice/) before manufacturing begins, so that we design a piece suited to what works for you. **If you would like a wool mattress and/or a complete bed refurbished**, you can: [Contact us](https://le-briand.fr/en/contact/) [Visit us](https://le-briand.fr/en/address/) ...and we will be glad to agree a refurbishment date within the day, to keep the time you are without your bedding to a minimum and spare you having to find a temporary sleeping solution.