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Polyester - the FACTS

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · January 30, 2020

In this complicated world we live in, the materials used in mattresses are no exception. There are many good reasons why you just can’t say natural materials are good and manmade are bad. Most poisons, neurotoxins and allergens are virtually all natural! If you look at any material hard enough you will find pros and cons.

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Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · January 27, 2020

There are so many articles available about the negative impact of fire retardant chemicals on human health and the environment. A simple google search will bring up a whole host of articles, many of which focus on the US legal battles with the chemical companies.

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Babies, Children and Flame Retardant chemicals – The Risks

Posted by Cottonsafe Natural Mattress · January 27, 2020

Should I be concerned about fire retardants in my child’s mattress? Yes.

Children are vulnerable to the toxic effects of these chemicals because their brain and other organs are still developing. Researchers have found that children have higher concentrations of flame retardants in their bodies than adults.