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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

Wake up to a career in beds

Just left school or uni? Looking for a job? Not sure where to start? There’s a career for everyone in the bed industry. Join us!

Kickstart your career in the bed industry

Bed Retailers

Join the NBF Retail Champions 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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Retailers – download our five evergreen marketing toolkits that focus on increasing awareness of the NBF-approved tick, advice on bed buying and mattress testing, after-purchase care and mattress settlement.

Download via the marketing hub

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.

Watch our NEW membership video to hear from our members why you should join

Meet the Team

Our Vision

The Bed Show

The Bed Show is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition and took place this year from 26 – 27 September. 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. Here’s what we got up to at the 2023 show >

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Bed Show photo galleries

NBF Awards

Renowned for being a pinnacle of excellence in the trade, the Bed Industry Awards showcase the very best in inspiration, design and innovation from bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.

Winners were revealed at this year’s Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 26th September.

Retail winners

NBF member winners

Latest Updates

from the NBF

21st-24th January 2024 – NBF at the January Furniture Show

Dec 4, 2023

Sunday 21st to Wednesday 24th January 2024 - Hall 5, Stand A30 Come and meet us at the January Furniture Show at the NEC in Birmingham and find out how the NBF can help your business. Come and chat with us about the benefits of buying your bed products from an NBF...

Jessica Alexander Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at NBF Gala Dinner

Oct 4, 2023

The National Bed Federation (NBF) presented Jessica Alexander, whose career with the trade association spans 37 years, with a surprise Lifetime Achievement Award at the Bed Show Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on 26 September 2023. This recognition commemorates her...

NBF targets young people with new bed industry recruitment video

Oct 3, 2023

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has launched a recruitment video encouraging young people to explore the variety of career opportunities within the UK & Irish Bed industry, whilst also addressing the growing skills gap in manufacturing. Recognising the vital...