Eco-Friendly Mattresses – What are They Made of?

With the proliferation of companies claiming to offer environmentally sound products, how can you be sure you are getting what you pay for? How can you be sure “eco-friendly” mattresses are made by companies that care about a green world instead of ones that only care about the green in your wallet? Check what goes into the mattress, as well as how it is shipped. Here you will be able to determine its “green” factor.

Traditional mattresses often use inner springs, which take up enormous space in landfills.
Eco friendly mattresses, such as those from Keetsa, use recycled steel to reduce waste. Many natural mattress manufacturers are eschewing inner springs altogether in favor of memory foam, which provides outstanding and unparalleled comfort. Bio-foam is made of 12 percent caster bean oil, reducing the level of petroleum significantly. Other mattresses use 100 percent petroleum-based foam. Some models use natural rubber latex for the core. In either case, the cores are formaldehyde-free and resistant to dust mites and other allergens naturally. Still other companies skip Bio-foam and pack the core with wool and cotton.

The outer layer of organic mattresses are often made of cotton wool blends and are naturally flame retardant and hypoallergenic, so no harmful chemicals are necessary. Many mattresses, such as those from Keetsa and Magniflex, use bamboo blends as well. Bamboo is a sustainable resource and provides a soft texture. From core to cover to shipping, eco friendly mattresses strive to reduce our carbon footprints. Keetsa, for example, has created an innovative shipping process. All mattresses are compressed and rolled. This takes up far less room and requires much less plastic packaging. The best way to make sure your mattress is environmentally friendly is to purchase a high quality one and sleep comfortably for years. This keeps them out of landfills and in the bedroom where they belong