Understanding Animals
Why are cats attracted to wool?
A natural material that seems to resonate with instincts shaped over thousands of years.
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Understanding Animals
How to choose the right bed size for your cat
Why a Bigger Bed Isn’t Always the Best Choice
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Understanding Animals
Why do dogs turn in circles before lying down?
This instinctive behavior tells a story that began thousands of years ago.
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Understanding Animals
These Customer Stories Remind Me Why I Wanted t...
Two customers, two cats and surprisingly similar reactions. Their stories remind me why I wanted to create our wool felt pet baskets: a simple shape, a stable surface and raised...
Thoughtful Design
Why MATT™? Everything starts flat.
Discover the story behind the MATT™ name and the architectural philosophy that inspires our everyday objects: natural, durable creations designed with intention.
Understanding Animals
Why do cats love boxes so much?
Discover the instinctive behaviors behind cats' fascination with boxes and how they inspired the design of the MATT™ Basket.
Understanding Animals
My cat prefers scratching rugs instead of a scr...
My cat prefers scratching rugs instead of a scratching post. What should I offer? If your cat ignores traditional scratching posts but keeps returning to your rug or carpet, they...
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Understanding Animals
Horizontal cat scratchers: why some cats prefer...
Does your cat scratch rugs or the floor? Learn why some cats prefer horizontal scratchers and how to choose the right surface and placement.
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Understanding Animals
Cardboard, Sisal or Wool: Which Cat Scratcher I...
Cardboard, sisal or wool felt? Learn how different scratching materials feel and how to choose a cat scratcher based on your cat's natural preferences.
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Understanding Materials
Wool felt vs synthetic felt: what’s the differe...
Wool felt and synthetic felt may look similar, but their properties can be very different. Discover how their composition influences strength, moisture management, odor resistance, response to heat, texture, and...
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Home Organization
How to Organize Your Desk: 8 Ideas for a Minima...
A well-organized desk can transform the way you work. Discover 8 simple ideas to reduce clutter, organize everyday essentials and create a more minimal, functional and considered workspace.
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Understanding Animals
Is felt good for cat scratching? A guide to woo...
Cats have an instinctive need to scratch. It helps them stretch, maintain their claws and interact with their environment. But while cardboard, sisal and carpet are common scratching materials, felt...
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Understanding Animals
Why do cats sleep curled up?
What your cat's sleeping position reveals about their instincts, comfort, and sense of security
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Understanding Materials
Comprendre le feutre de laine industriel
Découvrez ce qu’est le feutre de laine industriel, pourquoi sa densité, sa résistance et ses propriétés naturelles en font un matériau durable, et pourquoi MATT™ l’utilise pour ses paniers pour...
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Understanding Animals
Why do cats love boxes so much?
Discover the instinctive behaviors behind cats' fascination with boxes and how they inspired the design of the MATT™ Basket.
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Understanding Animals
Why do cats love high places?
Cats don't simply choose a place to rest. They choose a place to observe, feel safe, and then rest.
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Understanding Animals
Why do cats love sleeping in the sun?
Discover why cats instinctively seek sunny spots, how sunlight helps regulate their body temperature, and what this behavior reveals about feline comfort.
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Understanding Animals
Why do cats knead blankets?
Behind this endearing behavior lies a deeply rooted instinct.
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Thoughtful Design
Pourquoi choisir la laine plutôt que des matéri...
Deux matériaux, deux expériences très différentes au quotidien.
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Understanding Animals
Pourquoi les chiens aiment-ils dormir près de l...
Ce comportement instinctif est bien plus qu'une simple habitude.
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Understanding Materials
How to clean a wool felt pet bed | MATT™
How do you care for a wool felt pet bed? Learn how to remove pet hair, spot-clean small stains, professionally dry clean the felt, and restore its shape with steam....
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Thoughtful Design
Why choose natural materials for the home?
In a world filled with synthetic and disposable objects, natural materials invite us to live with greater intention.
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Thoughtful Design
Why MATT™? Everything starts flat.
Discover the story behind the MATT™ name and the architectural philosophy that inspires our everyday objects: natural, durable creations designed with intention.
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Understanding Materials
Why has wool stood the test of time?
Discover why wool has been used for thousands of years. From its microscopic structure to its natural ability to regulate moisture and temperature, explore the properties that still make it...
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Understanding Animals
Why does wool feel so familiar to cats?
Cats often seem drawn to wool, but this preference is likely not just a coincidence. Texture, warmth, subtle scent, lanolin, and the way the material responds to their senses may...
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Understanding Animals
Why Is High-Density Wool Felt Safe for Pets?
Discover why high-density wool felt differs from loose yarn and provides pets with a safe, breathable, and reassuring resting surface.
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Understanding Animals
Why won’t my cat sleep in their bed?
Is your cat ignoring their new bed? Discover how its location, scent, shape, material, temperature, and your cat’s sleeping habits may influence their choice.
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