21/05/2021
Here is some information about the different types of flame retardant chemicals and the affects they have.
18/05/2021
What do we do with returned mattresses under The 40 Night Reassurance Guarantee?
06/05/2021
Another interesting study is highlighted by the Green Science Policy Institute May Newsletter.
03/03/2021
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?
17/02/2021
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.
11/02/2021
We have been featured in the latest publication of the Wicked Leeks magazine by Riverford Organic Farmers. The article explores the places other than your food where you are exposed to the use of pesticides. They echo our call for more transparency on the chemicals used in our every day lives.
09/02/2021
Our customers often ask which natural mattress is best for me? But what do they really mean? The word natural is defined as something existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind. We explain the eight things you need to know before choosing a natural mattress.
09/02/2021
We find many customers find the King size natural mattress to be a perfect size choice, allowing more room for two people to sleep in comfort. However, whilst buying a King Size mattress for yourself is relatively straight forward, as you only have your needs and preferences to consider, what happens when you have two people with different needs sharing the same bed?
26/01/2021
We are so proud to announce that Cottonsafe® have won the Central England Prestige Awards – Mattress Specialists of the Year – 2020-2021! An amazing achievement for our small family business who are leading the field and making a difference to the mattress industry.
28/10/2020
Look around you right now. Are you at work? Are you sitting on a foam-filled desk chair, fabric blinds keeping light from bouncing off a computer monitor in its black plastic casing, your hand gently resting on the smooth shell of a mouse or dusty keyboard as you scroll through these words? Or are you at home? Perhaps slouching comfortably in a favourite armchair, the curtains pulled closed, a TV in the corner and a mobile phone in your hand. Is there a carpet? Each of these items, be they in your home, your office, your car, no matter the location, they are all likely to contain potentially toxic flame retardants.
