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Especially volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gassing from polyurethane foam! Avoid nightmares about VOCs, fire retardants, antibacterial protection (some made with nanosilver particles) and stain-resistant finishes. Conventional mattresses tackle these with chemical treatments and toxic compounds, but wool naturally repels dust mites and natural latex foam is fire-resistant. Remember s — synthetic chemicals added as fire retardants? They're not produced in Canada, but imported by manufacturers and in consumer products (e.g., televisions, furniture and carpets). Subscribe to the Queen of Green digest Mattresses made in Canada generally do not contain these flame retardants, but it's always good to ask. Also avoid additives used to repel stains and water. Although natural fibres are better — wool, organic cotton, hemp and natural rubber — you'll need a separate savings account. Petroleum-based contents are what make regular mattresses affordable (i.e., cheap).
Note: Natural rubber is natural latex but latex/rubber can also be synthetic! Short on (wallet) green? Choose a mattress protector made from wool or organic cotton to create a barrier between you and that polyurethane foam mattress! And prioritize a natural crib mattress for babies (see a few options below). Some eco-friendlier mattresses (claims and products not tested, ranked or rated): Essentia (made in Montreal) with natural rubber or latex and a 20-year warranty! Majestic Sit & Sleep made in Canada from 100 per cent certified organic Dunlop latex (with three per cent unnatural binding agent), wool and organic cotton. Obasan made from natural rubber, organic wool and organic cotton — and can be customized. Organic Lifestyle uses wool, natural rubber (made in Canada) and innerspring with organic cotton (from the USA). Shepherd's Dream made from wool. What are your reviews of natural options? Comment on this blog to win pajamas for your little one from My Little Green Shop (draw date March 10th, 2014)!
Lindsay Coulter, a fellow Queen of GreenThe Calgary Mattress Makers are led by a man, Dean Halstead, who has a passion for building healthy and sustainable mattresses. Every mattress he makes is meticulously crafted to suit each one of his customers. Dean is a craftsman who founded Calgary’s first natural mattress business back in 1984. He is a veteran mattress specialist, motivated by perhaps the oldest “new idea” around: create a more natural mattress, tailored to the unique needs of each client. Dean has always been dedicated to helping people. In his younger years, he trained as a Paramedic and worked as an EMT with the Calgary Fire Department. During this period, Dean honed his knowledge of the human body, his empathy, and his vision for helping people. These became important tools in building his larger passion: making mattresses with a focus on health and individual needs, as opposed to the store-bought ones that only looked pretty. People quickly took notice, and his business grew exponentially.
Soon after, Dean was running a mattress factory, building custom mattresses for the Canadian Sleep Institute and the Calgary Regional Health Authority. Thousands of tourists had the pleasure of sleeping on Dean’s natural mattresses at the Emerald Lake Lodge. His mattresses even dressed the sets of Hollywood films like Scrooged and Legends of the Fall. After 15 very successful years in the business, Dean left to pursue his Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society at the University of Calgary. When he graduated, he embarked on a sailing adventure with his wife and children (four kids at that time, but they now have five). After school, sailing, and becoming a professional harp player, Dean took another look at the mattress industry. He discovered that many people were still sleeping on low-quality, high-priced mattresses, filled with harmful chemicals. They needed another option. They needed a Mattress Maker. So Dean happily started all over again. Learn More About Our Mattresses