"Green" your bedroom with an organic mattress!
Sleeping well is vital to good health. We spend one-third of our
lives sleeping, and an organic bed is an excellent way to ensure that,
for at least 8 hours a day, we are free from exposure to the toxic
chemicals so prevalent in consumer products today.
What is the difference between an organic mattress and mainstream mattresses?
Organic mattresses are derived from natural materials. Conventional
mattresses are made primarily of man-made materials derived from
nonrenewable resources such as natural gas and petrochemicals. Plus, in
conventional mattresses, fire retardants and other chemicals are used
on cover fabrics and in paddings. (OMI's mattresses are made with
naturally flame-resistant organic Eco-Wool, which keeps you safe
without the use of chemical fire retardants).
What makes a bed organic?
It all begins with natural organic materials that are grown using
sustainable agricultural methods. This type of agriculture maintains
and enhances ecological harmony, conserves precious resources, and
sustains the soil in both the short and the long term.
What are the natural materials used in organic mattresses
They are constructed with cruelty-free Eco-Wool, certified organic
cotton, and 100% natural rubber latex -- all renewable, biodegradable
resources. These natural materials are grown, processed, and
manufactured without toxic chemicals.
Do organic mattresses come in different firmnesses, and do they have innersprings?
There are two main types of organic mattresses: Natural rubber,
which is basically metal free, and innerspring. Both styles are
available with different firmness options.
What type of foundations do organic mattresses need?
Natural rubber mattresses require a firm foundation. This enables the user to experience the qualities of natural rubber as well as minimize transfer of motion across the mattress. This firm foundation can be a simple platform frame or in the case of a trational box spring bed frame, simply an unsprung wood box. Most organic mattress companies make a wood foundation that complements the natural rubber mattress. Most innerspring mattresses require a boxspring. Both the box and boxspring produced by our suppliers are covered with all organic materials.
How is an organic mattress made?
The inner core is made of either natural rubber latex or
innersprings. The quilting consists of Eco-Wool and certified organic
cotton battings, quilted between two layers of certified organic cotton
fabric (ticking). The padding in our innerspring mattresses is simply
certified organic cotton.
Where do the raw materials come from
OMI is committed philosophically to the organic movement and to
supporting American organic farmers. The Eco-Wool is sheared from
free-grazed California sheep, and processed under strict controls to
minimize any chemical contamination or animal cruelty.
The cotton is
100% certified organic. It is grown and processed without chemical
pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, or fertilizers. The natural rubber
latex (from the milk of the rubber tree) is 100% natural, and produced
by the only manufacturer of Talalay latex in America.
Why are these raw materials used in an organic mattress?
Wool is warm in winter and cool in summer. It absorbs perspiration,
which then evaporates, regulating the sleeper's body temperature
throughout the night for a more restful sleep. Wool is also resilient,
durable, and flame resistant. Cotton is comfortable and durable, and a
natural padding choice in a mattress. Certified organic cotton is
healthier for the soil, the water, the ecosystem, farm workers, you,
and your family. Natural rubber provides a naturally resilient and
healthful sleep environment. It offers comfort and support for a
deeper, sounder sleep. A mattress made with natural rubber eliminates
85% of the motion transfer from a restless partner and rarely needs
flipping. It is naturally anti-microbial and dust-mite resistant -- an
excellent choice for allergy sufferers.
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