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20 Points Everyone Should Know About Chemical Fire Retardants in UK Furniture

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · January 20, 2020

There is a lot of information out there about fire retardants, but we've created a list of the top 20 things we believe you should know.

What lies beneath?

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · December 03, 2019

Did you know that there is up to 7kg of antimony trioxide, organophosphate, chlorinated alkanes and decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) and other flame retardant chemicals contained in virtually every household mattress in Britain?

Natural and Organic Latex Mattresses - The Uncomfortable Truth

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · November 11, 2019

All Natural or Organic Latex and Memory Foam used in furniture is highly flammable. That is why the UK Furniture Fire Regulations clearly states that any Latex, which is classed as a foam, MUST be treated with fire retardant chemicals or contain graphite (making it grey in colour) to meet the safety standards.

Flame Retardant Chemicals on BBC Radio London

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · October 31, 2019

Terry Edge was a senior civil servant who was given the job of re-writing the UK Furniture Fire Regulations. This was after the Government department responsible realised the current regulations did not work.

As featured in Country Life

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · October 29, 2019

We were thrilled to see we have been featured in Country Life magazine. Their article "60 simple sustainability tips to make your home, garden and life better" gives tips for sustainable living all around the home.