One of the foremost objectives in the development of BEDMAX shavings has been to keep them completely and entirely natural. There are no additives or chemicals of any kind whatsoever used in the making of BEDMAX.

The shavings are cut from renewable softwood timber which is bought here in the UK. The shavings are dried at sterilising temperature to a carefully monitored degree of moisture, then screened thoroughly to remove dust and small particles.

Pine timber is used as much as possible, because pine fibres are stronger and more flexible than any other softwood, and because pine creates a wonderful fresh smell in the stable.

Scientific research has also recently proved that there is a scientific basis for the long held belief that pine contains natural antiseptic properties. It has been found that pine contains an oleoresin that is active against certain bacteria, viruses and fungi.