Elevated vs woven pet beds: which one suits which customer
An elevated bed is a raised wooden frame with a mat stretched across it: the pet lies off the floor with air underneath. A woven bed is a bed or basket of seagrass, water hyacinth or rattan, with or without a cushion: it gives a natural, furniture-style look. Elevated suits customers who want something open and easy to air; woven suits customers buying for the look of the room.
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The two styles side by side
Both are natural beds, and we make both. They solve different problems for the customer, so it helps to see them next to each other.
| Elevated wooden-frame bed | Woven bed | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A raised wooden frame with a natural loofah mat | A woven bed or basket in seagrass, water hyacinth or rattan |
| What the pet gets | A flat surface off the floor, with air underneath | A basket shape, with or without a cushion |
| What the owner buys it for | An open bed that airs out easily | A natural, furniture-style piece that suits the room |
| Moisture to watch | The mat is plant fibre; keep it dry | Plant fibre in many layers and gaps; keep it dry |
| Minimum order | 100 pcs per item | 100 pcs per item |
Sizes, materials and packing are confirmed model by model. Our bed range is still growing, so ask us for the current models rather than relying on an old catalogue.
Who an elevated bed suits
An elevated bed lifts the pet off the floor and leaves air underneath. That is the whole idea, and it is the easiest benefit to explain on a shelf card. Customers who like it tend to want:
- A bed that sits off a cold, hard or damp floor.
- An open design that airs out easily.
Our frame bed uses a mat of natural loofah. Loofah is a plant fibre, so the same rule as for any natural bed applies: keep it dry.
Keep the claims to what the bed does. We do not have veterinary evidence on elevated beds and joints or older pets, so we do not make those claims, and we suggest you leave them to a vet.
Who a woven bed suits
A woven bed is bought as much for the room as for the pet. Seagrass, water hyacinth and rattan each have their own colour and texture, and the basket shape gives a pet a spot of its own. Customers who like it tend to want:
- A bed that looks like a piece of furniture rather than pet gear.
- A basket shape for a pet that likes to curl up.
- A natural material that matches other woven pieces in the home.
The trade-off is moisture. The US Environmental Protection Agency notes that "there are many types of mold, and none of them will grow without water or moisture" (EPA). A woven bed has many layers and gaps where damp can sit, so it needs to stay indoors and dry. How to prevent mould from packing to the customer's home is in why water hyacinth pet beds go mouldy.
Dogs that chew are the other question. We do not call any woven bed chew-proof; see when a dog chews a woven bed.
And for cats: caves, hammocks and two-tier beds
For cat buyers, besides the elevated and woven beds, we make three more styles:
- Cat caves: enclosed beds for cats who like to hide.
- Cat hammock: a wooden stand with a hanging bed.
- Two-tier bed: a wooden frame bed with two levels.
Stocking one elevated bed, one woven bed and one cat style gives customers three different reasons to choose a natural bed: air, looks and a place to hide. All five styles share the same minimum of 100 pcs per item.
What to ask before you order beds
Beds are bulky, and that changes the maths of freight and storage more than the style does. Before ordering either type, settle these points with us or any supplier:
- Dog or cat, and the size of the pet. This decides the model and the bed size.
- Cushion or no cushion. Agree it in writing, per model.
- Your market and destination. Port, warehouse or Amazon FBA. Tell us early if you sell beds on FBA, so we can plan cartons before quoting.
- Quantity per model, and your own label. Private label has the same minimum as plain goods.
- Storage on your side. EPA's general advice for homes is to keep indoor humidity "below 60 percent (ideally between 30 and 50 percent) relative humidity" where possible.
Beds can ship in the same mixed order as our chews and toys.
Questions buyers ask about elevated and woven beds
What is the difference between an elevated and a woven pet bed?
An elevated bed is a raised wooden frame with a mat, so the pet lies off the floor with air underneath. A woven bed is a basket of seagrass, water hyacinth or rattan with a furniture-style look.
How should natural beds be kept?
Dry and indoors. The elevated bed has air underneath; a woven bed has many layers and gaps where damp can sit, so it should stay indoors and dry.
Are elevated beds better for older dogs?
We have no veterinary evidence on that, so we make no health claim. For a pet with joint or health problems, the owner should ask a vet.
What is the minimum order for pet beds?
100 pcs per item, for every bed style. Private label has the same minimum.
Can I sell your beds on Amazon FBA?
Tell us early. Beds are bulky, so we plan carton sizes before quoting.
Ask for current bed models
Tell us your market, the pet and the styles you want, and we send current models with photos.