Organic Mattresses and Bedding

The Dalai Lama once said that sleep is the best meditation. Sleeping is also the best way for one to relax and replenish one’s energy after a long day’s work. To achieve that much-needed shut-eye, it helps a lot if you are lying on a clean and comfortable bed. It is much better if you have hypoallergenic mattresses to snooze on.

The common mattress is either made of polyurethane foam or has a spring inner core. It is prone to molds, dust, dirt, dust mites and other particles and micro-organisms that trigger allergies. Furthermore, the human body frequently sheds dead skin and produces natural body oils that tend to stick to the mattress and bedding. Hypoallergenic mattresses, on the other hand, are made of organic materials like natural latex, organic wool and organic cotton and linen. It is sealed so tightly that it is impossible for yucky contaminants to adhere to the surface and settle in the creases and pores. This makes hypoallergenic mattresses very popular among people with allergies (seasonal or otherwise.) There are even some healthcare facilities are now using organic mattresses on their hospital beds.

Benefits of a Hypoallergenic Mattress

Hypoallergenic mattresses, aside from thwarting allergic reactions, contributes to the general well-being of its owner. No allergy attacks while on bed means having a well-rested mind and body. Everybody knows that a good night’s sleep rejuvenates and prepares us for another day of hustle and bustle.

Other health benefits of a hypoallergenic mattress include elimination of insomnia, clearer breathing, prevention of skin rashes, and relief of joint pains.

One important quality of a mattress is its feel. Comfort is vital for you to sleep soundly. The material composition of this kind of mattress makes it more comfortable than the regular one, especially the spring-coiled bed.

The use of wool makes organic mattresses resistant to flame. Wool has anti-flame properties as proven by open-flame tests done on mattresses. Organic wool has high moisture content and protein components that are the main reason for its flame-retardant feature. It takes more than 1000 degrees Fahrenheit before it ignites making it the most fire-resistant fiber known. If ever it reaches that hot and ignites, these bedding are also self-extinguishable.

Organic mattresses are environmentally-friendly because its materials are natural or organic. This makes it safer, especially for sick patients and babies.

Do what the Dalai Lama does and meditate on buying a hypoallergenic mattress and get yourself a good night’s sleep. And while you are at it, purchase organic pillows and bedding to make your dream of an allergy-free slumber come true.

Stokke is a Norwegian company founded in Ålesund. Their mandate is to “creating unique, functional and long‐lasting products, attractively designed with a wide variety of accessories to provide, support, and promote well-being for both parent and child.” And this is their most breathable organic mattress.

The STOKKE organic mattress is filled with coir (a material made from coconut husks coated in natural latex) from the only certified organic coir plantation in the world.

The coir is then wrapped in lamps wool that has been washed in lavender, lemon and eucalyptus – a process which makes it resistant to dust-mites. It completely maintains the thermal insulating properties of natural wool.

Companies who manufacture down comforters (also known as duvets) usually recommend washing them every five years if necessary. You want to be careful to not wash them that often, as it can damage the clusters. Washing it can also shrink your duvet about 3% to 5%.

Because duvets don’t actually need to be cleaned that often, we really recommend that their cleaning be done by a dry cleaner or a commercial laundry service that has experience in cleaning down comforters.

To simply do a spot clean on your duvet, follow these instructions:

1. Shift the down filling away from the area you are going to spot clean.
2. Use a mild soap or spot remover and gently rub it into the spot that needs cleaning.
3. Rinse well with water while avoiding getting the down filling wet.
4. Use a hair dryer to dry the duvet.

If your kids love animals (and if you love beautiful design) then check out this duvet and bedding set by Dwell Studios. The bedding boasts a pattern inspired by toys of the 1960′s and colors inspired by Italian designer Gio Ponti’s interiors in Italy.

These gorgeous and modern designs from Dwell will brighten your child’s room and inspire them to creativity. This set also features 100% brushed cotton canvas which is a soft yet durable material.

Take a look at the Natura Organic Comfort wool-filled mattress topper! It can give you a super soft layer of organic cotton covered with a certified 100% organic Pima cotton sateen cover. These kinds of mattress toppers are put between your mattress and sheets, and the organic fill inside it will wick away moisture – keeping your bedding fresh, dry and allergen-free.

Mattress toppers, or mattress pads as they are sometimes called, have many uses, including making your current mattress softer, more hypo-allergenic, and generally they are easier to clean than a mattress. They are also particularly adept at keeping your body temperature more regular as you sleep, which is indispensable if you are someone who gets too hot, or too cold while you sleep.

Just in time for the holiday season, Pottery barn has their newest seasonal bedding available, and it is gorgeous as usual! Lovely red cardinals adorn snow-covered pepperberry branches in this wonderful scene that you can enjoy in your own bedroom, or in the guest bedroom over the holidays! Sketched and painted by Pottery barn’s resident artist, this pigment-printed 200-thread-count cotton percale bedding is perfect for Christmas!

This seasonal Duvet cover has interior ties and a hidden button closure; and the matching sham has an envelope closure.

Check back with us over the next few weeks, as we’ll be posting about a number of different holiday themed bedding ideas, from decorating to perfect gift ideas.

When you are purchasing a mattress and bedding for your children, you want to consider several factors. Of course you want the bedding to match the decor of their bedroom, but there are safety and health issues that need to come first.

Firstly, you would be wise to invest in a mattress pad. Kids have accidents all the time, and you want something protecting the mattress that you can clean. Stained mattresses aren’t healthy for little ones to sleep in, and replacing a mattress is an expensive endeavor for any family.

Another feature to be mindful of are the materials that that the fabric is made of. We recommend choosing organic materials when shopping for kids and baby’s bedding. Many children are highly sensitive to non-organic, non-hypoallergenic fabric. Cotton and wool are the best fabric materials, and even bamboo is a good choice. These are breathable materials, so moisture can be released from the organic kid’s bedding.

Don’t forget pillows! What your kid’s pillows are filled with should be paid attention to. Great pillows are those made with down filling, as they are cool and comfortable. You might also want to investigate molded hypoallergenic foams for children with allergies. Pillows with foam bead filling should be avoided since it has been known to be a choking hazard.

To compliment the best eco-friendly bedding, you need the best mattress. The Energie Opus eco-friendly mattress is made from natural memory foam and will give you much better contouring support, but also maintains the soft and comfortable feel of a pillow-top.

The mattresses are made with 100% natural, allergy-free latex and topped with three inches of natural memory foam. This is not just an average mattress – the Energie Opus is a premium mattress that gives the owner much more comfortable and deep sleep.

Like all good quality natural mattresses, the Energie Opus contains none of the usual toxic chemicals associated with conventional memory foam and is dust mite deterrent and hypoallergenic as well as being
VOC and formaldehyde free.

Looking for a safe, non toxic mattress pad? The Naturepedic Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Pad gives the mattress a breathable, waterproof barrier that is not made of vinyl or rubber. It stops dust-mites in their tracks and keeps other allergens from the mattress too.

It is made of 100% certified organic cotton with an ultra-thin waterproof membrane, and we mean that no vinyl/PCV, phthalates or any other harmful chemicals were used to make this mattress pad. So there won’t be any off-gassing.

This works because of the new DrySleep™ technology, which stops liquids from penetrating the pad while still allowing the fabric to have air circulate through it. This is one of the best organic mattress pads we could find, so you can rest assured knowing that.

Brushed before and after printing for extra softness, warmth and reduced pilling, this hefty, 6-oz, after-wash luxury weight organic flannel bedding features rich, lasting color. Made exclusively for Gaiam by a legendary German manufacturer who meets rigorous environmental standards; finished without harsh softeners or chlorine.