Are there truly no fire retardant chemicals added to the foam or to the mattress covering / finished mattress?
242032
Hi Laurin, Our beds are free of PBDEs as well as boric acid. Our cotton-bamboo cover is quilted with a rayon blend that is inherently inflammable. This rayon is blended with sand and a small amount of polyester.
242033
That is one of the companies main claims on the product... I spoke with them on the phone about it.
1794417
I was wondering the same thing, and it looks like the answer is most likely yes. One reviewer mentioned that the same product is sold in ebay, and that product description states that there is an inch foam at the center and that the mattress meets California flame retardant bulletin. See http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Traditional-Japanese-Thai-Floor-Rolling-Futon-Mattresses-Beds-30-W-x-80-L-/290945623787?pt=Mattresses&hash;=item43bdb5e6ebFor more info on flame retardants and safety issues, go to http://www.greensciencepolicy.org/frequently-asked-questions
1794416
I was wondering the same thing, and it looks like the answer is most likely yes. One reviewer mentioned that the same product is sold in ebay, and that product description states that there is an inch foam at the center and that the mattress meets California flame retardant bulletin. See http://www.ebay.com/itm/Royal-Traditional-Japanese-Thai-Floor-Rolling-Futon-Mattresses-Beds-30-W-x-80-L-/290945623787?pt=Mattresses&hash=item43bdb5e6eb For more info on flame retardants and safety issues, go to http://www.greensciencepolicy.org/frequently-asked-questions
193145
There are no flame retardant chemicals. The flammability requirements are met by using natural fibers, such as cotton, instead of more flammable petroleum-based fillers, such as polyurethane foam.
1454882
Hello, and thank you for your question about the Close and Secure Sleeper! This item does not have flame retardants.
423961
I'm not sure if it's sprayed with fire retardant. Some reviewers complained about the minty smell stating it was too strong, but neither my wife nor I felt the smell was too strong, and the minty smell was gone in a few days. In fact I wish it would have lasted longer. We've almost had this mattress topper for 11 months now and we still love it and it's still very comfortable.
1044617
I doubt it, since flame retardants are usually reserved for mattresses, pads, etc. but contact the manufacturer to know for sure. It's hard to say just from using it (though it doesn't smell, if that helps).
1569742
I am unaware of any chemicals used on the husks. The product is advertised as 100% organic, which I would take to be free of chemicals. I have taken the husks out of the pillow in order to wash the cover and noticed no odd odors or colors.
215585
I can't speak to flame retardants, not sure, but didn't notice any nasty smell. The bed feels like a regular mattress and has been fine for a 200+ lb guest.
2162564
This mattress is neither. When people talk about a "foam" mattress, they generally mean polyurethane foam or soy foam (which is basically polyurethane foam) or memory foam (which is also basically polyurethane foam). Then, when they talk about an "innerspring" they're, of course, talking about steel springs. Steel innersprings don't have the chemical issues that come with polyurethane foam, but they are heavier mattresses and many people need something more lightweight so that it's easier to lift and change the sheets, etc. Lullaby Earth solved this dilemma by using food-grade polyethylene (not polyurethane) to make the support core. Food-grade polyethylene meets the FDA standards for food contact. It's favored by all the environmental groups. This design provides a safer baby mattress and still is lightweight and easy to lift. As well, this design doesn't have the high flammability of polyurethane foam, and no chemical flame barriers or chemical flame retardants are necessary in order to meet the government flammability standards. As a side point, Lullaby Earth is also free of other materials commonly used in baby mattresses, like vinyl, phthalates, antimony, perfluorinated chemicals, pesticides, GMOs, etc. "
208767
According to the www.certipur.us web site, the foam is made without standard (PBDE) flame retardants. One other advantage is that the foam is low volatility, which means chemical vapors from the manufacturing process are lower than average.
455089
The reason I bought this mattress was the description at the time said it was treated only with borax inside, which I assumed was more a bug deterant. There was a paper that also came with it saying it had not been treated with any typical retardant chemicals. The mattress is cotton and wool. There is no smell other than a mild smell of cotton - and I am very sensitive to odors.
190570
Lee, Manufacturer description doesn't mention that this product is coated with flame retardant chemicals.
38411
I am not sure what you mean with flame retardant. It is not 100% cotton, the bottom of the bedding is silky.
2282652
Yes, all foam products are flammable. This does meet California TB-117 regulations for flammability; however, the criteria by which it passes is because of the foams density and not because of any flame retardant chemicals which is good news.
368411
Hi. The foam is pretty firm and maintains its shape. I do not know about it being flame retardant? It comes with a removable pillowcase.
423962
Not Sure about the fire retardant as well, and the topper did have a pleasant minty smell. So if your looking for one with no smell, this isn't the one for you. Also the minty smell didn't last long and we still the the comfort it added to our select aire. We would purchase again!