Certified organic
mattress products are not hard to find. The challenge lies in knowing exactly what standards manufacturers follow in producing their “certified” beds. Any
manufacturer can simply slap on a certified, 100% safe badge on their product
label. The question remains, exactly how safe is their standard for safe and
what industry certifications do they follow? A good way to determine the
quality of the certified organic mattress you are buying is to do a great deal
of research and reading to avoid falling victim to products that are merely
labeled safe and certified but are very far from being any of the things they
claim.
To begin your search,
ignore huge green checks and certified organic labels, which could be extremely
deceiving. A better way to start is by reading exactly what goes into the
product. Manufacturer and distributor websites are great resources if you want
to go deep into a bed’s construction. One of the first things you should look
for is organic fabrics. Examine the types of fabrics they use for each product.
Do they use unbleached organic cotton and organic fills? Are organic dyes
present? When inspecting certified organic mattress
products, make sure that the items are organic through and through, from the
top to the filling, and even the backing of the mattress.
If you prefer natural
latex over organic cotton, look for quality markers like pure natural foam
content, durability, variable firmness with a consistent feel, and stress
resistance. The great thing about natural latex mattresses is that they offer
superior durability. As a matter of fact, the best latex mattresses can last up
to 20 years or more, with proper care.
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