Matt Royal Cheval Mattress

Cheval is the peak of what Matt Royal makes, and the most exclusive mattress in our collection. Handmade in Greece from successive layers of natural materials — horsehair, cashmere-soft wool and cotton — above a precision spring system that combines small spring tablets with mini pocket springs. Every layer in it is chosen for one purpose: to support your body precisely and keep the sleeping surface dry and temperate.

Key Features

• Natural horsehair: creates an exceptionally dry internal climate and regulates humidity — one of the rarest materials in mattress making
• Natural wool and cotton: regulate the temperature of the sleeping surface and absorb moisture, summer and winter
• Dual-precision spring system: small spring tablets above mini pocket springs, for separate support at every point
• Visco Matt Royal layer: moulds to the contours of the body and relieves pressure at the shoulders and hips
• Button-tufted upholstery: holds the layers in place and stops them shifting over years of use
• Greek handcraft: handmade in Matt Royal’s own facilities in Greece

Technical Specifications

• Country of origin: Greece
• Construction: Handmade
• Total height: 29 cm
• Firmness: medium leaning soft
• Spring system: Mini Pocket Springs — 5,025 springs in the 160×200 size, increasing with larger sizes
• Additional support system: small spring Tablets for finer weight distribution
• Natural materials: horsehair, wool and cotton
• Comfort layer: Visco Matt Royal
• Upholstery: tufting buttons that hold the layers in place
• Edge support: perimeter foam supporting the sides of the mattress
• Use: single sleeping side
• Sizes: available in several sizes. If you do not find yours among the options shown, contact us and we will make it in the size that fits your bed.
• Warranty: 15 years

Mattress Layers

Layer 1: Fabric and Upholstery

A luxurious fabric secured with tufting buttons that hold the inner layers in position and stop them shifting over the years.

Layer 2: Natural Wool

Wool regulates the temperature of the sleeping surface and absorbs moisture, giving a warm feel in winter and a moderate one in summer, and keeping the sleeping environment dry.

Layer 3: Natural Horsehair

The material that sets Cheval apart: natural fibres that are sterilised and then formed into sheets, creating an exceptionally dry internal climate and regulating the mattress’s humidity with high efficiency in heat and cold alike.

Layer 4: Natural Cotton

A separating layer that acts as an air channel between the natural materials and the spring system, helping release heat and moisture.

Layer 5: Visco Matt Royal

A layer that moulds to the contours of the body and relieves pressure on the shoulders and hips, adding softness above the support coming from below.

Layer 6: Spring Tablets

Small spring discs distributed across the surface of the mattress, working as a second support layer above the springs and distributing weight more precisely than a single spring system can.

Layer 7: Mini Pocket Spring Core

Independent pocket springs of a smaller diameter than usual, so more of them fit into the same area and support becomes more precise at every point of the body. Each spring moves on its own, so partner movement is far less noticeable. The count rises with larger sizes.

Layer 8: Perimeter Foam

A foam frame surrounding the spring core that supports the sides of the mattress and prevents edge collapse.

Layer 9: Foam Base

A foam base beneath the spring system that keeps the mattress structure stable and level.

Warranty and Returns

• Warranty: 15 years, covering the springs, the metal frame, the filling materials and the upholstery. Contact us for full coverage details.
• Returns and exchange: return within 3 days of delivery in original condition (packaging unopened), and immediate direct replacement should any manufacturing defect appear.
• Not covered: damage caused by misuse, placing the mattress on an uneven base or unsuitable slats, folding it, or exposing it to moisture and stains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is horsehair and why is it used in mattresses?

Natural fibres taken from the mane and tail of the horse, sterilised and then formed into sheets placed inside the mattress. Their advantage is that they create an exceptionally dry internal climate and regulate humidity, so the mattress stays comfortable in heat and cold alike. It is one of the most expensive and rarest materials in mattress making.

What is the difference between mini pocket springs and ordinary springs?

Mini pocket springs are smaller in diameter, so a greater number fit into the same area. The result is a finer response: instead of a whole zone responding to a single pressure, each spring responds to the point directly above it.

Can the mattress be flipped?

No. This mattress has a single sleeping side, because the arrangement of natural materials and spring tablets is designed for the top face only. We recommend reversing its head-to-foot orientation every 3 months to spread the load, without flipping it.

Does the mattress reduce partner disturbance?

Yes, to a high degree. The high density of independent springs means each one moves on its own, so very little vibration travels across to the other side.

Can I try the mattress before buying?

Yes. We provide a dedicated space in our showroom where you can try the mattress in quiet and complete privacy.

What size suits a master bedroom?

The most requested sizes for master bedrooms are 180×200 and 200×200. To measure correctly, measure the inside of the bed frame rather than your old mattress. Browse the rest of the options in the mattress collection.

Manufacturing Standards

Matt Royal’s factories in Greece operate to accredited standards including ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and OEKO-TEX for textile safety, alongside UKAS test reports.

We are proud to be the chosen supplier for a select group of hotels, resorts and luxury residential projects across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Product Care

• Use a liquid-resistant mattress protector to preserve the materials.
• This mattress is single-sided, so do not flip it. Reverse its head-to-foot orientation every 3 months instead.
• Use a flat bed base with suitable slats; an uneven base causes localised sagging that the warranty does not cover.
• Do not fold the mattress, expose it to high humidity, or iron it.