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J.T. Griffiths & Co. Established 1912
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Mattress Tickings & Applied Sewn Solutions

Yarns & Finishes Catalogue

Four generations of expertise in mattress tickings, fabrics, and applied sewn solutions. A complete reference to the natural yarns and technical finishes available through our global supply chain.

1912Established
4th GenFamily Led
4Countries
110+Years
Our Story

Four Generations of Quality

From humble beginnings in 1912 to a global operation spanning four countries, the Griffiths name has been synonymous with quality in the bedding industry for over 110 years.

J.T. Griffiths & Co. warehouse sign

J.T. Griffiths & Co. was founded in 1912, in the industrial heartland of England — an area with textiles woven into its very identity. The business was incorporated in 1955 under Peter Griffiths, who grew the company from its original roots into a recognised name across the UK textile trade.

Richard Griffiths carried the business forward for decades, building relationships across the industry and instilling values of honest dealing and quality first.

Today, Robert Griffiths — the fourth generation — leads the company into a new era, expanding the global footprint and combining a century of expertise with a modern, forward-looking approach.

1912Established
4th GenFamily Led
4Countries
110+Years

What We Do

Woven textile fabric close-up

Mattress Tickings

A comprehensive range of woven, knitted, and damask fabrics, meeting UK Crib 5 and Crib 7 fire safety standards.

Sewn mattress cover detail

Applied Sewn Solutions

Bespoke mattress covers, pillow cases, and sewn products manufactured to your exact specification at scale.

Sustainable and recycled fabrics

Sustainable Fabrics

An expanding range of sustainable and recycled materials, helping partners meet rising consumer and regulatory demands.

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The Catalogue

Yarns & Finishes

Modern mattress ticking is about far more than a simple fabric cover. Through our global partnerships, we bring the latest in textile innovation to your production line — from premium natural fibres to advanced functional treatments. The pages that follow detail the full range, organised across four categories.

Natural Yarns

Premium natural and bio-based fibres that bring tactile quality, breathability and sustainability credentials to mattress tickings.

11 Products

Safe Finishes

Protective treatments that safeguard mattress integrity and meet stringent compliance standards without compromising on feel.

4 Products

Hygiene Finishes

Functional finishes that elevate cleanliness, freshness and longevity — a competitive edge for health-conscious markets.

10 Products

Comfort Finishes

Performance treatments designed around the sleeper — bringing cooling, wellness and sensory differentiation to your range.

5 Products
11 Products

Natural Yarns

Premium natural and bio-based fibres that bring tactile quality, breathability and sustainability credentials to mattress tickings.

Hemp

A refined natural fibre offering exceptional strength and breathability.

Effortlessly regulates moisture for a consistently fresh sleep surface.

A sophisticated, eco-conscious choice for modern luxury bedding. Hemp’s naturally low water and pesticide footprint appeals to environmentally-aware buyers, while its inherent durability ensures the finished mattress retains its quality and appearance over years of use.

Soybean Fibre

Indulgently soft with a silk-like drape and elegant finish.

Naturally breathable and gentle against the skin.

Sustainable innovation with a luxurious sensory experience. Produced from renewable agricultural by-products, soybean fibre gives manufacturers a story-rich material that combines genuine eco-credentials with the soft, premium hand-feel today’s discerning customers expect.

Tencel

Beautifully smooth fibres with a cool, silky touch.

Advanced moisture management for a fresher night’s sleep.

A premium, sustainably sourced solution for elevated comfort. Produced from responsibly-managed wood sources using a closed-loop process, Tencel delivers the cooling, moisture-managed sleep surface that defines today’s mid-to-high-end mattress positioning.

Modal

Remarkably soft with a clean, refined finish.

Breathable, resilient, and designed to maintain its beauty over time.

A perfect balance of comfort and durability. Modal’s exceptional dimensional stability means tickings retain their shape, finish and colour through repeated handling and wear — an ideal choice for ranges where long-term performance matters as much as initial impression.

Wool

Nature’s intelligent fibre — warm in winter, cool in summer.

Effortlessly wicks moisture to maintain optimal comfort.

A timeless, premium material with inherent performance benefits. Wool’s naturally flame-retardant properties can support fire safety compliance without chemical additives, while its proven temperature regulation makes it a compelling choice for heritage-positioned and natural-fibre product lines.

Silk

The ultimate expression of luxury — smooth, soft, and indulgent.

Naturally temperature-regulating for year-round comfort.

Enhances both the feel and prestige of any mattress. Silk fibres bring an unmistakable sheen and refinement to ticking surfaces, instantly elevating the perceived value of premium and ultra-premium ranges where every detail signals craftsmanship.

Bamboo

Exceptionally soft with a naturally fresh, breathable quality.

Inherently antibacterial for enhanced hygiene.

A sustainable luxury that combines comfort with conscience. Bamboo grows quickly with minimal water and no pesticides, giving brands a credible sustainability narrative alongside the soft, breathable feel that consumers immediately respond to in-store.

Cashmere

Unrivalled softness for a truly indulgent sleep experience.

Lightweight warmth with exceptional insulating properties.

Defines premium positioning at the highest level. Even a small percentage of cashmere in the ticking blend transforms the perceived quality of a mattress, making it a strategic choice for flagship products and limited-edition ranges where margin and brand prestige are paramount.

Viscose

Smooth, soft, and versatile with a refined finish.

Enhances fabric comfort while maintaining breathability.

A smart route to accessible luxury. Viscose delivers much of the visual and tactile appeal of natural luxury fibres at a more competitive price point, helping manufacturers extend premium aesthetics across mid-tier ranges without compromising margin.

Aloe Vera Fibre

Infused with naturally soothing properties.

Soft to the touch, enhancing overall comfort.

Brings a subtle wellness dimension to premium fabrics. Increasingly sought-after by consumers drawn to natural-living and self-care propositions, aloe-treated fibres offer a meaningful point of difference in a market where wellness-led positioning continues to grow.

Polyethylene

Engineered for advanced cooling performance.

Lightweight, durable, and highly functional.

A modern solution for next-generation sleep comfort. Engineered cooling fibres directly address one of the most-cited consumer complaints — sleeping hot — making polyethylene a high-impact addition to any range targeting performance-oriented or warm-climate buyers.

4 Products

Safe Finishes

Protective treatments that safeguard mattress integrity and meet stringent compliance standards without compromising on feel.

Waterproof

Discreet protection against spills and moisture.

Preserves mattress integrity without compromising comfort.

Essential performance with a premium feel. Today’s waterproof technologies preserve the soft hand and breathable character of the ticking, making them suitable across the full range from value to luxury — and a frequent specification request from hospitality and family-oriented retailers.

Teflon Finish

Advanced repellency against liquids and stains.

Maintains a pristine appearance with minimal effort.

Long-lasting protection with an invisible touch. Teflon’s hidden barrier resists daily-life accidents without altering the look or feel of the fabric, supporting longer in-use lifespans and reducing returns linked to staining and visible wear.

Flame Retardant

Engineered to meet stringent safety standards.

Provides peace of mind without affecting softness.

A critical feature for premium, compliant products. We supply fabrics meeting UK Crib 5 and Crib 7 (BS 7177) requirements, as well as international fire safety standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance for the markets you sell into.

Three-Proof

Complete surface protection for everyday living.

Resists spills, oils, and stains with ease.

Keeps fabrics looking immaculate for longer. Combined protection against water, oil and stains is increasingly expected at the mid-tier and above, particularly in family-focused product lines and contract environments where ease of cleaning is a key purchase driver.

10 Products

Hygiene Finishes

Functional finishes that elevate cleanliness, freshness and longevity — a competitive edge for health-conscious markets.

Anti-Dust Mite

Helps create a cleaner, allergen-reduced environment.

Ideal for sensitive sleepers and family use.

Supports a healthier, more restful night’s sleep. With allergy and asthma rates continuing to rise, anti-dust-mite finishes provide a tangible health-led benefit that resonates strongly with parents, allergy sufferers and the growing wellness-conscious consumer segment.

Anti-Bacterial

Actively inhibits bacterial growth on fabric surfaces.

Maintains freshness and long-term hygiene.

A must-have for modern sleep solutions. Hygiene-led claims have moved from nice-to-have to baseline expectation across much of the market — anti-bacterial finishes are now a near-universal specification for ranges that aspire to a contemporary positioning.

Anti-Microbial

Broad-spectrum protection for enhanced cleanliness.

Extends fabric life while maintaining freshness.

Designed for high-performance hygiene standards. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatments target bacteria, mould and mildew alike, making them particularly suited to humid climates, contract and hospitality use, and any application where extended hygiene assurance is a critical sales argument.

Anti-Mosquito

Innovative protection against mosquito contact.

Ideal for warmer climates and outdoor environments.

Adds unique functional value to premium ranges. Particularly valuable for export markets in tropical and sub-tropical regions, anti-mosquito treatments provide a clear product differentiator that addresses a genuine local concern driving purchasing decisions.

Antistatic

Eliminates static build-up for a smoother experience.

Reduces dust attraction for improved cleanliness.

Enhances overall fabric comfort and feel. By reducing static cling and dust attraction, antistatic finishes contribute to a cleaner-feeling, lower-maintenance product — a small but tangible quality cue that consumers register even when they cannot articulate it.

Anti-Pilling

Maintains a flawless, smooth surface over time.

Preserves the fabric’s premium appearance.

Ensures long-lasting visual and tactile quality. Surface pilling is one of the most common drivers of negative reviews and warranty claims; investing in pilling resistance protects both the consumer’s experience and the manufacturer’s reputation over the life of the product.

Anti-UV

Protects against sun damage and fading.

Maintains colour integrity and fabric strength.

Ideal for durability in bright environments. UV protection preserves both colour and structural integrity in showrooms, conservatories and sun-facing rooms — an often-overlooked specification that meaningfully extends in-use product life under real-world conditions.

Silver Finish

Harnesses the natural power of silver for hygiene.

Delivers long-lasting antibacterial protection.

A high-tech finish with premium appeal. Silver-ion technology offers a credible, scientifically-grounded antibacterial story that retailers and consumers immediately recognise, making it a powerful storytelling asset for premium and innovation-led product launches.

Anti-Yellowing

Preserves brightness and a fresh, clean look.

Prevents discolouration during use and storage.

Maintains a like-new appearance over time. Particularly important for white and pale-coloured tickings, anti-yellowing protection safeguards your product through warehousing, retail display and the early years of use — protecting both first impressions and long-term satisfaction.

Anti-Needle Hole

Refines the appearance after quilting.

Minimises visible needle marks for a cleaner finish.

Elevates overall product presentation. By minimising the visible imprint of quilting needles, this finish gives mattress surfaces a noticeably cleaner, more luxurious appearance — a subtle but meaningful detail that signals quality at the point of sale.

5 Products

Comfort Finishes

Performance treatments designed around the sleeper — bringing cooling, wellness and sensory differentiation to your range.

Coolmax

Advanced moisture-wicking for a cooler, drier sleep.

Enhances airflow and temperature regulation.

Designed for consistently refreshing comfort. Coolmax’s engineered cross-section actively moves moisture and heat away from the body, addressing the most-cited consumer complaint about mattress performance and providing strong copy points for performance-led product positioning.

Aloe Vera Finishing

Infuses fabric with a soft, soothing touch.

Adds a wellness-inspired sensory layer.

Enhances comfort with subtle luxury. The wellness narrative around aloe vera is well established with consumers, making it an effective way to add a recognisable, story-rich functional benefit to ranges that are already strong on comfort and finish.

Moisture Absorbing & Quick Drying

Efficiently draws moisture away from the body.

Keeps the sleep surface dry and comfortable.

Supports a cleaner, more hygienic environment. Rapid moisture management reduces the warm, damp conditions in which dust mites and bacteria thrive — a meaningful complement to anti-microbial finishes and a frequent requirement for hospitality and contract specifications.

Fragrance Finishing

Delivers a delicate, refined scent experience.

Enhances the perception of freshness and comfort.

Adds a distinctive sensory signature. A subtle, well-chosen fragrance reinforces the perception of freshness and care from the moment the mattress is unboxed, creating an emotional first impression that strengthens brand recall and word-of-mouth.

Negative Ion & Far Infrared

Designed to promote relaxation and wellbeing.

Supports circulation and restorative rest.

A premium, wellness-driven innovation. With wellness positioning continuing to expand from the bedding sector into mainstream retail, negative ion and far-infrared technologies provide a science-backed, premium-priced narrative for innovation-led ranges and flagship products.

Get in Touch

Specifying a New Ticking?

Tell us about your range and we’ll recommend the right blend of yarns and finishes — with samples sent to your studio. Whether you’re developing a new product line or looking for a more reliable supplier, we’re here to help.

Operations

United Kingdom
Poland · Turkey · China

Established

1912 — Four generations
of family expertise