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Rebecca Willis

Samples 15/02/2022
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Samples

Many of our customers have chemical sensitivities or allergies. We are always happy to send samples of the materials we use for you to try before you commit to buying. Everyone is different and we want to give you peace of mind that what you are buying is the best thing for you personally. Please contact us to discuss your requirements and to request samples.

We've Got News! 03/02/2022
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We’ve Got News!

We’ve had an exciting start to 2022 at Cottonsafe® Natural Mattress. A few months ago Mark and Elizabeth Dowen, the founders of the company, took the decision to make the very most of their golden years and decided it was time to take the leap into retirement. Mark was keen to ensure Cottonsafe® remained a leader of the chemical-free bed mattress industry, and so approached the company’s Production Manager, Jamie, to discuss the opportunity of taking over the business. And the rest is history! Mark passed the baton to Jamie and his wife Rebecca in the first week of January.

The Endurance of Arlene Blum 17/11/2021

The Endurance of Arlene Blum

On 3rd November 2021, Arlene Blum was on Radio 4 speaking with Matthew Syed on her studies as a chemist, actively fighting for the removal of toxic chemicals and flame retardants from people’s homes in the US.

Cottonsafe Explains PFAS Guide 14/10/2021
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Cottonsafe® Explains PFAS Guide

At Cottonsafe® we don't treat any of our products with PFAS. In fact we do not treat any products with any chemical treatments at all, including highly fluorinated chemicals. Not now, not ever. We are proud to be Stockholm Convention Compliant and are determined to lead the industry to a safer, honest and more eco-conscious future.

Risks From Organophosphate Esters 07/10/2021
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Risks From Organophosphate Esters

New academic research shows Organophosphate Esters used in Fire Retardants found in furniture, mattresses and car seats may harm children’s IQ, attention and memory. https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/10.1289/EHP9285 These chemicals are being used as replacements for organohalogen flame retardants under the incorrect assumption that they’re safe. This paper concludes with a call to end all nonessential uses of organophosphate esters.

Vegan Society Accreditation Update 11/08/2021
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Vegan Society Accreditation Update

Vegan Bedroom products such as Vegan Mattresses have been increasingly in popularity and are becoming more readily available on the market. Whilst we are delighted that the options for Vegans is increasing, it is particularly important to be asking the right questions regarding chemical use in these products before purchasing.