I need to buy new mattresses. Which are environmentally better: foam (100 percent plastic), latex (assuming plant origin, not petrochemical), or horsehair and springs (I’m certain the horses did not surrender their hair willingly)? I firmly believe one’s bed should be a true getaway, a peaceful place to escape from the world and lose oneself in happy dreams. It’s no place for worries about toxic chemicals, non-renewable resources, animal cruelty, or king-size environmental footprints. So if you’re in the market for mattresses, choosing the eco-friendliest one you can is a great way to go. Let’s line up the options and give them a good bounce — I don’t want you to lose any sleep over this decision. Polyurethane foam is very common in the mattress world; it’s found in straight-up foam mattresses, memory foam (aka viscoelastic foam, a high-density polyurethane) mattresses, and sandwiched into innerspring models that also contain nylon, polyester, and steel springs.
You note one problem with the stuff already, Caroline — it’s (nonrenewable, petroleum-based) plastic. Another issue with PU foams is that they off-gas volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which loyal readers will recognize as vile chemicals that can cause everything from headaches to cancer. On top of that, there’s the flame retardant issue. Here in the States, we are customarily offered beds, furniture, and plenty of other household items legally soaked in dangerous chemicals to keep them from going up like torches in the event of a house fire. These chemicals have terrible effects on our health. There has been good news on this front lately: The worst of them have been phased out of production, and new regulations that went into effect last year let furniture makers skip some flame retardants. But older foam mattresses (pre-2007) might have them, and baby mattresses are even more likely to be treated. Doesn’t exactly make for sweet dreams, does it? For all these reasons, foam mattresses aren’t going to win any green contests.
If you do end up with one, letting it air out on a deck or in a garage for several days will reduce the VOC problem. And did you know that it’s possible to obtain a flame retardant-free mattress legally — with a doctor’s note? The things I learn writing this column. So on to your next suggestion: latex, which can be made synthetically or from the sap of rubber trees. The natural variety is indeed a renewable resource, and it’s flame-resistant by nature, so it often comes without the chemical cocktail (with these, manufacturers can comply with fire-safety laws by including a wool layer — another naturally fire-resistant material). That makes them a better choice, but be aware that most of these mattresses are made from a blend of natural and petro-style latex for durability. This brings us to the other (bedroom) suite of natural mattress-stuffers: horsehair, wool, and cotton. You don’t hear much about horsehair mattresses (at least, not on this side of the pond) because they’re often extremely expensive — we’re talking $10,000 up to $80,000.
In fact, let’s not even get into where the horsehair comes from (OK, slaughterhouses, most likely): If you are even considering buying one of these, I implore you, purchase one of the other two all-natural options instead and donate the rest of that cash to your environmental nonprofit of choice. You’ll sleep better at night, I promise. May I point you to wool and cotton instead? Wool mattresses are favored among the green set because they’re renewable and, as we discussed, naturally flame-resistant. Go for brands that come from organically raised, humanely treated sheep for extra bona fides (look for California-produced PureGrow Wool). Likewise, cotton mattresses are plant-based (and often get their flame resistance from a wool wrap); go for organic cotton to minimize the impact of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. The downside of these natural options? They ain’t cheap (though they aren’t horsehair-level extravagant). No matter which stuffer you choose, look for a quality, durable mattress that will last — the longer its life, the smaller the overall impact of your sleeping habits.
And as for the mattresses you’re replacing, Caroline? Do consider finding a recycling facility for them. Many of a mattress’s components can (and should) be made into fresh new items. Then treat yourself to a nap on that new bed. All this comparison shopping can be exhausting.WHERE CAN I BUY THE CASPER MATTRESS AT WEST ELM? There are three ways to buy the Casper mattress through our partners at west elm — online, in-store, and through the catalogue. A huge benefit to the west elm partnership is the ability to extend the showroom experience to customers all across the country. Casper has an in-store pop-up set up in 70 west elm stores across the United States. While it won’t be exactly like visiting us at one of our own showrooms in New York or Los Angeles, you’ll get a great feel for our brand and get to try the bed for yourself. To find the closest store to you, put your zip code in west elm’s store locator. Just make sure you call the location before you leave — we’d hate for the mattress to not be available for snoozing!
If you checked it out in store, but want to snooze it over before making your purchase, you can always buy the Casper mattress online directly through the west elm and Casper websites. To learn more about the engineering of our product and the basic benefits to buying a Casper mattress, feel free to check out our design story. For additional questions, you can always browse the surrounding FAQ pages. When ready to purchase, just add the Casper to your cart via the west elm or Casper site. If shopping through west elm’s site, select your preferences on size and a wedding registry, if applicable. Either way, it’s a great first step to a good night’s sleep. Finally, Casper is featured within west elm’s current catalog. Once you browse our photos and information, you can place an order by calling 866-937-8356. west elm’s customer service team can answer any outstanding inquiries you might have, and can even select the perfect bed frame to put your Casper on!I would recommend Perfect Cloud EleganceFeaturesEXTREME LUXURY - AMAZON EXCLUSIVE MATTRESS.
The Perfect Cloud Elegance Gel-Pro Memory Foam Mattress pampers you with a thick top 1 inch layer of HD Air Infused Memory Foam on top of 1.5 inches of regular Air Infused Memory Foam.SLEEP COOL WITH GEL-PRO MEMORY FOAM. The third layer of our bed is comprised of a thick 2 inch layer of Gel-Pro Memory Foam - which provides additional body conforming comfort while helping regulate your overall sleep temperature. Gel-Pro Memory Foam ensures comfortable rest night after night.PERFECT SUPPORT FOR A WEIGHTLESS SLEEP EXPERIENCE. Fourth layer is made up of 7.5 inches of HD Base Support Foam. This extra thick layer provides fine tuned support for a weightless sleep experience.BEST-IN-CLASS PREMIUM REMOVABLE STRETCH KNIT COVER. Best-in-class premium textile Stretch Knit Cover is fully removable for easy care and features our newest Mesh Gusset Air-Transfer Technology. This special mesh allows air to flow freely in and our of your mattress which keeps your mattress fresh and cool. The timeless design of this cover will match with any bed frame.25 YEAR WARRANTY - .
Buy with confidence knowing that your new mattress is CertiPUR-US certified, designed in the USA.plete Mattress Buying Guide - http://amzn.to/2i0xpZsWake-Fit Orthopaedic Memory Foam Mattress(78*72*6inch)Available at - http://amzn.to/2hTkzNfMattress Feel : Medium Soft.Warranty : 5 Years Manufacturer warranty.Direct from FactoryCover : Premium quality quilted cotton fabricMaterial Type : High Density Foam, Memory Foam.Wakefit's Memory Foam mattress made from high quality memory foam with the latest technological innovations provide excellent back support while engulfing you in its cocoon and letting you enjoy restful, deep sleep.Kurl-on Relish 6-inch King Size Spring Mattress (78x72x6)Available at - http://amzn.to/2hUOuXSProduct Dimensions: Length (78 inches), Width (72 inches), Height (6 inches)Primary Material: Spring, Upholstery Material: PolycottonColor: Multicolour, Style: FineBed Size: KingNo Assembly Required: The product is delivered in a pre-assembled stateWarranty: 5 Years on productIt's a pocket spring mattress, people with variable weight can be comfortably sleep together on a single mattressYour requirements are clear and most common - soft
, comfortable, healthy and available in India. The short answer is consider Spring or Foam mattresses. The detailed analysis and recommendations are below.There are broadly five types of mattresses available in IndiaCoir mattressesSpring mattressesFoam mattressesMemory foam mattressesLatex mattressesStrictly avoid Memory foam mattressesMemory foam mattresses are best for back pain and body aches. But they can be potentially dangerous and harmful. They can be inflammable, not child safe and releases toxic emissions. Read more at Wikipedia. To ensure the mattress safety, buy only CertiPUR-US certified mattress. Based on our research, unfortunately, CertiPUR-US® certified mattresses are not available in India.Better to avoid Latex mattressesLatex mattresses are most expensive of all the mattresses. The advantage you get is long term durability. Latex mattresses can easily withstand up to 10 years. But we have not found certifications on Latex safety. If you are keen on this ask the vendor for product manual and look for certifications.
As it is super expensive you can safely ignore it.Coir mattresses are not much soft and comfortableAs the name suggest coir mattress is made of Coconut coir and very much eco-friendly, healthy as well. But coir is by nature hard so Coir mattresses are not superior in terms of softness and comfort. You cannot get hotel’s comfy feel.Spring and foam mattress are most suitable for you. The next question is which one to choose Spring or Foam mattresses.Spring vs Foam mattressesSpring mattress is made of springs and small coils stuffed under and have a nice cushion wrapper. The foam mattress is filled by foam with multiple layers. Spring mattresses are cheaper than Foam mattresses. The main difference is bounce nature of Spring mattresses, called as motion transfer. If your partner moves in sleep it may effect you. If you can easily wake up in sleep because of movements then Spring mattresses is not good choice. prehensive comparison of all the mattress types is captured in a picture. Below are few handpicked mattresses based on online ratings and reviews.
Best spring mattressesKurl-on Relish 6-inch King Size Spring MattressKurl-on Dream Sleep 6-inch Queen Size Spring MattressNilkamal Flora 6-inch King Size Spring MattressNilkamal Easy 4 inch Double Spring MattressSpringwel Comfort Collection 6 inch Queen Spring MattressSpringwel Ecosoft 6 inch Queen Spring MattressBoston Pocket Spring 8-Inch King Size Off White Spring MattressBest foam mattressesNilkamal Value 4 inch King Foam Mattress (75x72x4 inch)Kurlon Convenio 4 inch Queen Foam Mattress (72x60x4 inch)Story@Home 4-inch Single Size Foam Mattress (Maroon, 72x35x4)Wake-Fit Dual Comfort Mattress - Hard & Soft(78*60*6inch)Mattress Box ThreeFold Folding Bed 3-inch Single Size Foam MattressBoston Orthopaedic 6-Inch Queen Size Off-White Dual Comfort Hard& Soft Foam MattressI hope it helps, if you are still facing problems, you can try Mattress selection tool. You can select right mattress with this interactive buying guide. Disclaimer: I am the co-founder of Zelect.There are some mattresses available which are well researched and a combination of Comfy-Soft feeling plus pro-Health advantage.
For the Soft and Luxury feel, the mattress should be having a Visco Elastic Foam Layer developed by NASA. It is available across varied models and commonly called as Memory Foam in Indian market. For health benefit, a firm layer under the Memory Foam layer is an ideal combination. For an add-on, the mattress feels superior and fresh if the joint between Soft layer and Firm layer is made with Air-Flow circulation system.As for a personal suggestion Sleepwell Mattresses have some good product models fulfilling your requirement, viz., Duet Luxury( comes with a Rebonded Firm layer), Regal and Majesty (both comes with HR firm layer, which makes it more bouncy and lavish).For an optimal cost, Duet luxury with 5 to 6 inch thickness is good enough, while Regal and Majesty are higher-end super-luxury mattresses.Explore the above mentioned products. Hope this helps you :-)P.S.: I am co-owner of a 25 year old family-owned business dealing into Furnishing and Comfort products. The answer is based upon my research and anticipation over personal use, market research and customer feedback.
Sleepwellthere are many types of mattress in India with different varieties like :Kurl-onKurl-on mattresses are made from the best materials and use the newest technology to make sure that the customers have a nice experience.SleepwellSleepwell is one of the top providers of sleep support products in India. The company focuses on making the use of the very best and latest in global technology and creating products as per the demands of the consumers.RubcoRubco mattresses are produced by Rubberized Coir Mattress Division of the Kerala State Rubber Co-operative Limited. It offers seven types of coir mattresses that serve the purposes of various types of users. The range includes the conventional mattresses, high end and luxurious ones, and the special orthopedic products. The size and thickness depends on the purpose for which the mattress is being used.Tempur-PedicThe mattresses from Tempur-Pedic, a US based company, are made from materials that change according to the shape of the users.
These also bring down the amount of motion transfer between two people using them. These are offered with limited warranties of 25 years and trial periods of 90 days.DunlopilloThe mattresses of Dunlopillo act according to the body contours of the person who is sleeping and this makes sure that he or she has a good and refreshing sleep.MM FoamFounded during 1957 MM Foam is a leading name in the world of sleeping products. It offers four types of mattresses that are capable of catering to the requirements of different kinds of people:Pincore mattressesSpring mattressesDual mattressesCoir mattresseDuroflexDuroflex uses the Full Prone Support system to make sure its customers enjoy a refreshing sleep every day and stay healthy.SleepzoneSleepzone is owned by Real Innerspring Technologies Private Limited, which is among the top spring mattress manufacturers in India. The brand offers both non spring and spring mattresses and has been in the business for more than a decade. Its products are available for both home and hotels, in India and outside the country.these are the top mattress in India .and i personally suggest Sleepwell and Kurl-on .thanks .