1- Off-gassing may occur with a foam mattress and is almost non existent with a 100% natural Latex mattress. Off-gassing occurs around the home in a number of products, new paint, kitchen worktops, new car smells to name a few. It is when chemicals are released or omitted from the mattress as a bi-product via volitile organic compounds (VOC’s). The only way to reduce it to a minimum it is with a 100% natural Latex. The longer the mattress stays rolled up the stronger the off-gassing will initially appear. All of our mattresses are made to order reducing the time they spend wrapped up.
2 – Foams are made up of a number of chemical components which all react and are then aerated to create foam. Some people show concern about the amount and type of chemicals used. Memory foam has however been around for 20 years without any significant issues. Obviously there will always be those who are sensitive to certain chemicals. If you are concerned about the effect of these chemicals or your sensitivity the only way to reduce the effects again is 100% natural Latex.
3 – Fire retardants (FR) are mandatory in the UK and are there to protect you the consumer from products that are likely to catch fire. Cheaper exports may not have the same or any FR compliance. All of our mattresses are fully complaint. In the case of 100% natural Latex a thin FR layer will be added either side to ensure compliance without detriment to the feel and comfort of the mattress.
4 – Dust mites occur wherever there is moisture, warmth and dead skin. Whilst Latex is naturally dust mite resistant, it is your bedding, bed wear and home environment that will almost certainly allow dust mites to exist. Apart from having an intensive cleaning regime we recommend you don’t pay over the odds for dust mite prevention features as its a losing battle!
5 – Comfort zones in Memory foam mattresses should be avoided unless the manufacturer or retailer can show you exactly how these are constructed. Many will simply be ‘Frankenstein’ mattresses of different foams stuck together. If you really want a zoned mattress you are better off with a pocket sprung mattress. Zoning in foam mattresses fundamentally breaks the consistency of a foam mattress.
Jaz
Thanks guys.
I’m buying a memory foam mattress with an overall thickness of 20cm.
With 2cm of ‘soft’ 45kg density memory foam, on top of 8cm of high density 75kg memory foam. With a base of 10cm reflex foam.. Will also have a removable Outlast cover. It was voted a Which? ‘Best Buy’ a few years ago, for whatever that’s worth..
Really excited about getting it!
Your guides have been really helpful. So Thankyou for that..