Where it all began
In 1988 the British Government introduced legislation that required all sofas and mattresses to be chemically treated with Fire Retardant Chemicals to meet new fire safety standards.
Now we completely agree that people’s homes should be fire safe, but we had very significant concerns about the health impact of medically untested chemicals used as flame retardants.
Our suspicions weren’t to be downplayed and since the introduction of chemical fire retardants many have been banned (like Boric Acid - an insecticide) because they have been found to be toxic, but as one FR chemical is banned it is replaced by another untested alternative.
So what did we do about it?
Collaboration
With the help of a cotton-mill in the North of England, we looked at different weaves and materials that could be used safely without the use of chemical fire retardants.
Natural Wonders
We were keen to work with natural fibres because the huge advantages they bring to a person’s sleeping environment, and their biodegradable qualities helping to reduce our carbon footprint. And after a lot of blood, sweat and tears we developed the very first textile mattress cover which was NATURALLY fire retardant and not only met all the latest legislation and standards, but surpassed them!
Free From Chemicals
Our clever Cottonsafe® fabric is 100% natural, 100% biodegradable and 100% sustainable. With absolutely NO chemicals, so completely safe for your families' health.
Made in the UK using highly skilled British weavers, Cottonsafe® has the look, versatility and feel of organic cotton with the natural advantages of wool.
Pure, Completely Natural and Safe - Cottonsafe®
