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Join the NBF Retail Champions Scheme

An enhanced NEW benefits package is now available! Join the scheme and upgrade for further business support designed to give you the insights and advice you need to thrive.

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Marketing Support

Make the most of our free, award-winning marketing support.

Download our bed industry marketing calendar, chemical claims guidance and seven marketing toolkits on the bed-buying process, bed care, mattress settlement and what the NBF-approved tick means to consumers.

FREE MARKETING SUPPORT

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.

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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

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

Search for either finished or component NBF member products.

NBF Going Green

More on our sustainability credentials and green pledge

Join the NBF

Be part of our award-winning trade association for the UK & Ireland's 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. A Retail Champions Scheme is dedicated to retailers that stock NBF-approved brands.

Watch our two new membership videos to hear from manufacturers and suppliers about the benefits of joining the NBF.

Benefits of Membership

RETAILER SUPPORT

The Bed Show

The Bed Show is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition and took place from 23 – 24 September 2025. The Bed Show is the only place to see so many UK and Irish bed manufacturers and their suppliers all under one roof, with exhibitors ranging from the biggest brands on the market to small niche players. It is also the home of the NBF Bed Industry Awards.

Watch the official 2025 Bed Show video.

NBF Bed Industry Awards

The eight accolades showcase the very best in inspiration, design, expertise and innovation from bed manufacturers, suppliers and retailers.

NBF Member Award winners

Bed Retailer Award winners

Latest Updates

from the NBF

NBF Publishes Fifth Mattress End-of-Life Report: Real Recycling Rates More Than Double, But Challenges Remain

Oct 23, 2025

The National Bed Federation (NBF) has published its fifth End of Life Mattress Report, showing a marked improvement in mattress recycling rates across the UK, but warns that the industry is still far short of its 2028 targets and that greater investment and regulation...

NBF Crowns 2025 Bed Industry Awards Winners

Sep 24, 2025

The National Bed Federation (NBF) crowned its eight 2025 Bed Industry Awards winners on Tuesday 23 September at the Bed Show Gala Dinner in Telford. Radio and TV broadcaster, Vernon Kay, announced winners across bed manufacturing, component supplying and retailing at...

NBF Member Sponsors Bolster 2025 Bed Show

Sep 9, 2025

Seven of the National Bed Federation’s (NBF) manufacturer and supplier members are the official sponsors of this year’s Bed Show, taking place 23 – 24 September at the International Centre, Telford. Entry to the show is free and Highgrove Beds has kindly sponsored...