What are the benefits of using natural materials in mattresses?

The Benefits of Superior Natural Materials

• Wool

  • natural fire retardant

  • anti-microbial

  • temperature regulating  ( Read more “Is your mattress making you hot?” )

  • hair crimp is resilient

  • moisture wicking

• Cotton

  (Check out more of the benefits of cotton in a mattress here )

  • Breathable

  • made in USA

• Natural Latex

  (Check out our mattresses that feature latex)

  • Naturally regulates body temperature

  • conforming to joints to minimize stress on joints

  • Comfortable

  • Luxurious

• Horsehair

  has a unique molecular structure that wicks away moisture while also providing antimicrobial benefits and additional temperature regulation (Check out our luxury mattresses featuring horsehair)

Growing Concerns about Chemicals

After decades of dominance, consumer advocates and the medical community began to raise alarm about synthetic materials in the home. Everyday goods – from household cleaners, to personal care products, to cookware, furniture, and beyond were suddenly in question.

Evidence now tells us that  ingesting toxic airborne pollutants that can lead to a multitude of health issues including respiratory tract irritation, a weakened immune system, reproductive problems such as hormone disruptions, infertility, miscarriage, and birth defects, neurodevelopmental disorders, and even cancer. The term “off-gassing” emerged to described airborne chemicals emitted by household goods; in recent years, off-gassing has increasingly associated with toxic emissions from petrochemical-based mattresses.

Read more “Should you make the switch to an all-natural or organic mattress?”