« We have developed an innovative process that allows us to refurbish old mattresses », explains Jérémie Adjedj.
A part of the entrepreneur's family has been working in the bedding industry for several decades. This is how he discovered the extent of waste in this sector. « We realized that there was a significant environmental waste, with thousands of mattresses being thrown away unnecessarily each year. We simply asked ourselves: can’t we reuse them? »
To create this new sector, the company had to tackle the challenge of convincing consumers that a refurbished mattress could be just as healthy and comfortable as a new product. « Hygiene was really the strategic point », he emphasizes.
After two years of research and development, Ecomatelas has developed a process that disinfects mattresses by over 99.9%, without using any chemicals.
Beyond the ecological impact, the company also advocates for a more accessible model. « Our mattresses are 30 to 50% cheaper compared to a new mattress », explains Jérémie Adjedj. This is a way to allow consumers to access hotel-quality bedding while minimizing their environmental impact. Each refurbished mattress saves about 170 kilos of CO₂ compared to a new mattress.
Today, Ecomatelas collects mattresses from hotels, French manufacturers, and the recycling sector. Its goal is to create a true virtuous circle, where mattresses are reused rather than destroyed.
« We would like to become the Back Market of bedding », aims Jérémie Adjedj. « Making refurbished products an obvious choice, just like new ones, and showing that a product can continue to hold value after its first life. The goal is indeed to break the codes », concludes Jérémie Adjedj.
