Natural Latex Mattress Safety
There is a robust debate about whether or not the herbicides and pesticides used on cotton crops will wash bleach out as the cotton is processed.
Natural latex mattress safety. True latex allergy can be caused by latex mattresses dunlop or talalay containing natural or blended latex. Every single material used in producing this talalay latex mattress is obtained from sustainable sources and is completely free from toxic smells. 100 natural latex made from rubber trees is safer than latex blends which may contain petroleum based polyurethane. We are really hoping to purchase an organic latex mattress from cozy pure they seem like an amazing company with amazing products and are thinking about getting the 3 medium soft topper to go on the 6 latex.
All natural latex mattresses also contain natural ingredients that are hypoallergenic and antimicrobial and have a springiness and pressure relieving properties that neither synthetic latex nor memory foam can match. After doing some research and realizing how many chemicals go into the memory foam mattresses we have decided to go the latex route. Latex is commonly used in mattresses even organic ones however the jury is still out regarding its safety. Our latex foam is made of natural latex harvested from rubber trees in sri lanka thailand and malaysia.
It s hypoallergenic contains no harsh chemicals and provides a buoyant cloud like sensation for deeply restful sleep. It is made without any fillers or synthetic latex and is certified by oeko tex and ecoinstitut. The 100 natural latex in our latex for less mattresses is made from the sap of the hevea brasilienesis rubber tree with no artificial chemicals or fillers. Organic cotton grown in untreated soil without pesticides can be used for batting or mattress wrapping.
Unlike polyurethane foam which comprises many innerspring memory foam mattresses latex is non toxic. Natural latex mattresses are naturally fire resistant and don t need chemical flame retardants. It s a major component of mattresses because it molds to the body helping to relieve pressure points. A natural cotton cover protects it and organic woolen fibers embedded in it allow air to move freely on the surface and help dissipate body heat.
Natural latex foam is comfortable durable and safe.