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Plan for National Bed Month

Download the FREE National Bed Month marketing toolkit to help you promote the importance of a comfortable and supportive bed in achieving a healthy night’s sleep.

Download the official toolkit

Bed Retailers

Join the NBF Retail Champion Scheme

A fantastic FREE benefits package that will support and promote your business, boost your credibility and give assurance to consumers through the respected NBF tick.

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NBF Code of Practice

Be completely assured that the beds you and your customers buy are everything they say they are. Buy from an NBF Approved Member.

Our strict Code of Practice sets out criteria for ensuring processes and procedures are in place for supply chain scrutiny and compliance with regulatory compliance.

Learn what the Code of Practice means for you

Whether you are in your first retail job selling beds, working in a warehouse for a UK bed manufacturer or supplier, or an experienced furniture buyer wanting to brush up on your knowledge, this is the perfect induction course to fast-track your learning.

Take the FREE introductory course today

NBF Green

Find out more about NBF Green initiatives including the new NBF Pledge for Our Planet

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Bed Advice

For consumer information on buying and maintaining beds, visit bedadvice.co.uk

Product Search

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NBF Going Green

More on our sustainability credentials and green pledge

Join the NBF

Become part of the trade association for the UK bed industry

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About the NBF

The National Bed Federation is the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers. Founded in 1912, its members today account for about 75% of the total UK bedding turnover.

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Our Vision

The Bed Show

The Bed Show is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition. The Bed Show is the only place to see so many UK and Irish bed manufacturers all under one roof, with exhibitors ranging from the biggest brands on the market to small niche players. Watch the official film from last year’s show >

Read about the 2022 show

NBF Awards

Renowned for being a pinnacle of excellence in the trade, the awards showcase the very best in inspiration, design and innovation from bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers. 2022 winners have now been announced at the Bed Show Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony!

View the 2022 Winners

Latest Updates

from the NBF

National Bed Month toolkit now available

Jan 13, 2023

Bed trade - get ready for National Bed Month in March by downloading our free marketing toolkit. Join us for our annual awareness campaign to promote the importance a good, supportive and comfortable bed plays in getting a healthy night’s sleep - particularly one made...

Bed retailers encouraged to engage in National Bed Month campaign

Jan 10, 2023

As National Bed Month approaches in March, the National Bed Federation (NBF) is calling on bed manufacturers and retailers to support the annual awareness campaign with its free multi-media toolkit. The campaign, which has been running for over 30 years, promotes to...

Furniture Makers’ Company Bowled Over by Charity Event

Dec 1, 2022

The NBF and several of its Yorkshire-based members were out in force on 24th November as they participated in a bowling night in Bradford to raise awareness of the industry’s charity, The Furniture Makers’ Company. The NBF secretariat, known on the night as the...