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Airlite dust-free bedding is the foundation
of a healthy environment for any animal.

Made of pre-consumer cardboard, Airlite is free of dust and contaminants that are common causes of respiratory, allergy and overall health problems in horses, other animals — and people, too!

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Why Airlite?
  • Dust-free - No tiny, inhalable particles that pose respiratory risks.
  • Vet recommended for preventing or managing respiratory and allergy problems.
  • Super Absorbent - Up to 5X as absorbent as wood shavings.
  • Neutralize Ammonia - Reduce harmful and unpleasant odors.
  • Dry Surface - Moisture wicking properties keep the top layer of bedding dry.
  • Less! - Less bedding needed, less to haul away, less in the landfill.
  • Composting - Clean, pre-consumer cardboard is ideal compost material.
  • Easy Clean - Feces and urine-saturated spots are easily picked out and removed.
  • Science-Backed - Proven to improve the animal environment.
  • Two Sizes - Airlite is cut in 2 sizes to best suit your horse or other animal's needs.
  • Clean Animals - Doesn't stick to coats, blankets or bandages.
  • Great for all animals, including foals, puppies and newborns.
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Good for the Planet -
Ideal for composting

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Super Absorbent & neutralizes harmful ammonia odors

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Keep your animals comfortable, clean and dry -- with ease!

What Animal Owners Say...
We show owners that respiratory disease is best managed by managing their horse’s environment, rather than continuous use of medication. We use Airlite bedding for all horses with any kind of respiratory condition.
Erin Groover, DVM, uses Airlite cardboard bedding at Auburn equine hospital
Erin Groover, DVMAuburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
When you open the bag you can see it’s dust free and our horses are happy on it. In Wellington, we find using the bedding has made a big difference. Our horses have less allergies and coughs, and fewer bites or any kind of funguses on their body. We use Airlite every year when we come to Florida. We know that healthy horses with healthy lungs are horses that jump well.
Cian O'Connor uses Airlite cardboard bedding and Thymox
Cian O'ConnorIrish Olympic Equestrian, Wellington, Florida
We love Airlite bedding. It's incredibly clean, we don't have dust and its antimicrobial, so our horses are healthy and happy.
My guys think it's fabulous to clean. My main groom tells me he's taking a third to half as much bedding out of the stalls every day, compared to wood shavings.
Grace Kamphefner believes in sustainable horsekeeping
Grace KamphefnerFlying Change Farms, Loomis, CA.
You open the bag and dump it out and there’s just no dust. One thing I see a lot in barns is cobwebs full of grey, yucky dust. I didn’t want that and we don't have them using Airlite.


Air quality at Copper Beech
Katherine ShortCopper Beech Farm, Georgetown, Kentucky
Airlite Sizes & Coverage

Airlite bedding comes in two sizes — or “cuts.” Both offer super absorbency, comfort, traction and easy maintenance.

Mix and match to suit your animals’ needs and your maintenance and budget priorities.

Airlite Standard bedding with quarter 3
  • 30-pound bag
  • 16+ cubic feet of coverage per bag
  • 28 bags per pallet
  • Ideal for horses, large animals, trailers.
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  • 20-pound bag
  • 5-6 cubic feet of coverage per bag
  • 48 bags per pallet
  • Ideal for horses, small animals, dog crates and runs
  • Ideal for foaling stalls and whelping boxes
Airlite Costs

Our retailers sell Airlite by the bag at prices shown in the ranges below. Ordered directly from Green Horse Brands, Airlite’s delivered price-per-bag decreases significantly with quantities of 1-10 pallets. 

Standard$16.99 to $22.99retail price per 30-lb bag28 bags per palletBuying direct from Green Horse Brands? Request a quote
Medium$8.99 to $12.99retail price per 20-lb bag48 bags per palletBuying direct from Green Horse Brands? Request a quote

Superior absorbency and long life make Airlite the economical choice.

Compare Airlite Performance
Bedding Comparison
CharacteristicFine Pine ShavingsWood PelletsAirliteLarge Flake Pine ShavingsStraw
Economical★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Dust-Free★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Absorbency★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Ammonia & Odor Control★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Compostable & pH Neutral★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Toxins, Mold & Bacteria-Free★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Ease of Maintenance★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Cushion & Bounce Back★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Safe for Digestive Systems★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Insulating★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Doesn’t Stick to Coats, Tails, Blankets, etc.★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
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Better Bedding for Better Breathing
Consensus paper statement on cardboard
Several studies report that respiratory problems affect over 80% of active horses – often without symptoms.
 
The main cause is particulate matter – aka “dust” – in their environment. 
 
Environmental dust is harmful for people and other animals, too!
 
“Inflammatory Airway Disease of Horses — Revised Consensus Statement” is a constructive read anyone concerned about the  respiratory health of their animals.
 
The Statement describes cardboard bedding, low dust feed and ventilation as key to preventing problems.
 
Read the Consensus Statement here. 
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Airlite FAQs

What is Airlite cardboard bedding made of?

Airlite is made from pre-consumer cardboard. Because it starts out clean, it doesn’t bring inks, dyes, pesticides, chemicals, plastics or other contaminants into your stalls — or into the soil when it’s composted.

Is Airlite really dust-free?

Yes. Airlite has no tiny, inhalable particles that pose respiratory risks. That’s why it’s vet recommended for preventing or managing respiratory and allergy problems in horses and other animals.

How absorbent is cardboard bedding compared to wood shavings?

The Canadian Research Council has found corrugated cardboard bedding to be 5X more absorbent than wood shavings. Airlite’s moisture-wicking properties keep the top layer of bedding dry, and it neutralizes ammonia to reduce harmful and unpleasant odors.

What’s the difference between the Standard and Medium cuts?

Standard comes in a 30-pound bag with 16+ cubic feet of coverage and is ideal for horses, large animals and trailers. Medium comes in a 20-pound bag with 5–6 cubic feet of coverage and is ideal for horses, small animals, dog crates and runs, foaling stalls and whelping boxes. Both offer super absorbency, comfort, traction and easy maintenance, and you can mix and match to suit your animals’ needs and your budget.

Which animals can use Airlite cardboard bedding?

Airlite is great for all animals, including foals, puppies and newborns. It works for horses, dogs and small animals, and it doesn’t stick to coats, tails, blankets or bandages. Many zoo animals, exotics and reptiles also benefit from Airlite Cardboard Bedding.

How do I clean stalls bedded with Airlite?

Manure and urine-saturated spots are easy to pick out and remove. Because Airlite absorbs so well, you use less bedding, haul less away and send less to the landfill.

Can I compost used Airlite cardboard bedding?

Yes. Clean, pre-consumer cardboard is ideal compost material, and the layered structure of Airlite pieces is ideal for the aeration phase of composting. Airlite works beautifully with the Earth Flow Composting System.

How much does Airlite cost?

At retailers, Standard Airlite sells for $16.99 to $22.99 per 30-lb bag and Medium for $8.99 to $12.99 per 20-lb bag. Ordered directly from Green Horse Brands, the delivered price per bag decreases significantly with quantities of 1–10 pallets. A pallet holds 28 Standard bags or 48 Medium bags.

Where can I buy Airlite?

Buy by the bag from a Green Horse Brands retailer, or order by the pallet directly from Green Horse Brands — request a quote. Airlite is made in the USA, and we deliver coast to coast.

Is cardboard bedding more economical than shavings or straw?

Superior absorbency and long life make Airlite the economical choice. You need less bedding to keep stalls clean and dry, so there’s less to buy and less to haul away.