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Mattresses

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.

Flame Retardants and Fertility 03/03/2021
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Flame Retardants and Fertility

A worrying but fascinating article from Chemsec this week, which focuses on the hormone disrupting chemicals, such as Flame Retardants, and their effects on human fertility. The article also points out that the lack of knowledge and regulation inevitably creates ‘a hotbed for “regrettable substitution”, making it easy for the manufacturing industry to switch from one banned chemical to an unregulated “cousin”.’. At Cottonsafe®, we wonder if this is the case for so called bio-based or ‘green’ flame retardants?

The Truth about Polyester in Mattresses 17/02/2021
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The Truth about Polyester in Mattresses

Information on the internet about the polyester used in mattresses is often misleading and wrong. It makes customers believe that ‘natural’ products are far superior to the synthetic alternatives and is not based on fact. Polyester, used in mattresses, is not toxic, is highly breathable and does not contribute to plastic (microfibre) pollution.