What kind of foam is used? I am looking for natural latex due to sensitivites.
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I am sorry I do not now if it is natural latex. No where did it advertise it as natural latex so it probably is not. I can say that I have Multiple chemical sensitivities and also sleep on a natural latex mattress. This wedge pillow did not give me any problems with reactions and did not have an odor. I had to send it back immediately because the zipper came broken, it was very flimsy.
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Good Day! The comfort layer is made from Talalay as well. See the manufacturer's link: http://www.brooklynbedding.com/latex-mattresses/10-inch-total-latex-mattress Hope this helps!
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This is what I found online about soy foam which is what is in this mattress along with the latex. But I would suggest you google it also to see what you can find on the subject. "The current market is in a craze over soy-foam. Marketed as being better for the environment than polyurethane based foams, we did some research to see what this 'green' foam was all about. As it turns out, Soy foam is not much better than poly-based foam, and some people would argue that it has the same impact. Soy foam is actually made the same way as the polyurethane based foam, with 20% of the mixture being replaced as soy product. So the foam is 20% soy, 33% isocyanates, and 47% polyurethane.? Due to the polyurethane content, the foam still requires the toxic flame retardants, and the foam contains the same level of isocyanates. Currently, soy foam also biodegrades at the same rate as poly-based foam. The reason for the low percentage of soy content is that when soy is present at higher levels it produces an undesirable, burnt smell. In addition, the use of pesticides and fertilizers on the soy crop have a negative impact on the environment, as do the mono cultures in which soy is planted. Soy is such a diverse and valuable food source that it may not be used best as a plastic substitute."
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Yes. I am allergic to latex in any form, natural or synthetic. Hope this helps.
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On the Amazon page, it says, "100% Natural Talalay Latex with no synthetic and petrolium based fillers." More information found there also.
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I talked with a sales rep from Sleep EZ and he told me that the mattress cover is made with an organic cotton knit material. He also told me that they use 1/4 inch of rayon as a fire retardant on each side and include 1 inch of soy foam under the cover on each side for a plush feeling. He also told me that the firm side of the mattress consists of 4 inches of Dunlop natural latex with a 40 ILD rating and the medium firm side consists of 3 inches of Dunlop latex with a 26 ILD rating. The company now has a label on each side of the mattress to identify which side of the mattress is firm and which side is medium firm
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It's latex though not sure what type of latex. He offers various densities 1 being super dense and 10 being super plush. He will talk to you once you order to determine what would be best for you. I went with 6 and its firm but gives just a tad. Check out the reviews and suggestions on sleep like the dead dot com
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Hello, the sales material for the mattress explains quite well the type of foam. Definitely is not like the tempurpedic. I truly feel this is a much superior mattress than the tempurpedic.
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I use the American Baby Company Organic PVC and vinyl free pad. Make sure to get your pad without any chemicals like that, or you might as well buy a $50 chemical-based mattress!
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It is not latex. I have an allergy to latex and have had no problems with it at all.
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It should also be noted that 100% natural talalay foam does not really exist. Foam produced using the talalay process contains materials other than latex. While "100% natural talalay foam" is offered by many retailers, this label is a bit misleading. The "100% natural" refers only to the latex content of the foam and ignores the fact that the foam contains materials other than latex. If the product description in accurate then this would be a latex topper manufactured in the Dunlop process and would be more eco friendly with no "off-gassing"
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I've never actually owned a foam mattress before, so it's hard for me to say, but I would assume it's more like a classic type foam. Sorry I can't be more helpful, maybe someone else can shed more light on it.
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http://www.milliondollarbaby.com.hk/products/willow-natural-coconut-palm-crib-mattress it uses some fabric for DuPont under the cotton that makes it fire retardant but it doesn't tell you what it's treated with as well as they use flame-resistant thread-- Kevlar T-60, let alone they are not using a natural latex so this mattress is not natural at all
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I'm sorry to say I just recently threw away the boxes that came with the washer balls. I am not 100% sure as to latex being in the material. The balls are a softer plyable plastic with some beads within that are charged once a month by placing in the sun. I have been very happy with my purchase and find that they do a great job cleaning. Even with a 9 and 11 year old it was taking out some tough stains. (Grass and dirt) I also own dryer balls from the Norwex company and find it is a great fit for drying after the washer balls. I would try contacting the company about the latex/natural rubber question. As for some I know latex can cause serious reactions. Sorry for not being more helpful. I'm sorry to say I just recently threw away the boxes that came with the washer balls. I am not 100% sure as to latex being in the material. The balls are a softer plyable plastic with some beads within that are charged once a month by placing in the sun. I have been very happy with my purchase and find that they do a great job cleaning. Even with a 9 and 11 year old it was taking out some tough stains. (Grass and dirt) I also own dryer balls from the Norwex company and find it is a great fit for drying after the washer balls. I would try contacting the company about the latex/natural... » Read More I'm sorry to say I just recently threw away the boxes that came with the washer balls. I am not 100% sure as to latex being in the material. The balls are a softer plyable plastic with some beads within that are charged once a month by placing in the sun. I have been very happy with my purchase and find that they do a great job cleaning. Even with a 9 and 11 year old it was taking out some tough stains. (Grass and dirt) I also own dryer balls from the Norwex company and find it is a great fit for drying after the washer balls. I would try contacting the company about the latex/natural rubber question. As for some I know latex can cause serious reactions. Sorry for not being more helpful. « Show Less
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I asked a similar question of the folks at Rust-OLeum, experts on the subject, and they said NO, polyurethane over latex is a bad idea. Strip it down to bare wood or repaint. Don't mix the two. If this is wrong, tell us!
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I did not see any mention of "latex" related to this product. Please consult product description at this website: http://www.nowfoods.com/Aloe-Vera-5000mg-100-Softgels.htm
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No, it does not contain a flame retardant. A mattress company that uses talalay latex does not recommend using a natural foam mattress topper because it's so flammable: "...you might as well put gasoline on the top of your mattress..." (My research shows that P. Thornton is correct in saying that polyurethane is extremely flammable, as is memory foam, but I believe the statement that natural Latex is not flammable is incorrect.) When used in the interior of a mattress and surrounded by wool or natural cotton, natural latex is much less likely to burn. However, if you smoke in bed or have lit candles on the nightstand, it would NOT be a good idea to use a talalay topper. On the other hand, if you don't smoke in bed and keep lit candles a safe distance from the bed, by all means use natural latex as a topper.