Caring for a Natural Latex Mattress
by KC EnnisLatex warranties are very accurate when they reflect the twenty year time frame that can be expected from a premium natural latex mattress. When purchasing 100% natural latex, you have the finest...
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In Praise of Simple Sleeping
by KC EnnisHow thick does a mattress need to be to give you a perfect nights sleep? How many layers of foam do you need in a pillow-top and how long will that foam last?Questions most major mattress...
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A Natural Latex Mattress - The Best Nature has to Offer!
by KC EnnisHaving it source in nature, natural latex has some excellent properties. It retains the original plant defenses of the rubber tree, so the natural latex mattress itself is quite resistant to...
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WARNING - Probable Carcinogen in Childrens Products
by Author Listed Belowby Lisa Collier Cool Flame retardant baby products: In the 1970s, the flame retardant Tris was removed from kids’ sleepwear as a suspected carcinogen. In May, a study found chlorinated...
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Sources of Natural Sap for the Latex Mattress
by Author Listed BelowThe Latex for the Mattress is Actually a Natural Rubber from a Tree Not everyone knows this however, the latex mattress is created from the sap that comes from a rubber tree. Much of the very...
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Customer Review
by Author Listed BelowComments on the Durability of Latex Mattresses:We just wanted to thank you for the great service, and to extol the virtues of your long-lasting mattresses. We bought our original latex mattress...
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What’s Really ‘Green’ in the Confusing World of Mattresses?
by Author Listed BelowBy Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D. Last fall, I began work for my first client in the “green” mattress industry. To familiarize myself with their products and the current state of sustainability...
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Buyer Beware! Greenwashing in the Mattress Industry
by KC EnnisIn July of 2007 the infamous open flame fire code regulations went into effect, requiring all mattresses to resist an open flame applied to the mattress on the top and side for 90 seconds. As a...
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Choosing Custom Foam
by KC EnnisBUILDING A CUSTOM CUSHION Our custom cushion interface gives you the opportunity to build up to three layers of your chosen foam, whether it be from the high quality Qualux series, the...
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Rest Your Head on a Natural Latex Pillow
by KC EnnisConsumers are becoming much more discerning about exposure to possible allergens and chemicals in their sleeping environment. If you are waking up in the morning with a stuffy nose, it’s very...
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The 7 Sins of Greenwashing
by Author Listed BelowBy Dan Shapley from The Daily Green According to one set of high standards, only 2% of products claiming in some way to be "green" actually measure up. The rest -- a whopping 98% -- are making false...
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Safe Sleep on a Natural Latex Crib Mattress
by KC EnnisWith the steady rise in children's health problems such as autism, asthma, allergies, and other respiratory problems, it certainly best to limit exposure to any possible sources of contact with toxic...
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Latex Toppers – Safe & Affordable Comfort
by KC EnnisMany consumers are aware that latex mattresses offer unsurpassed comfort and many additional health benefits in today’s mattress market. Natural latex is a sustainable resource, harvested...
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Keep Your Children Off Chemical Mattresses
by KC EnnisMany conventional mattresses have become “chemical mattresses.” The increase of the use of chemical fire-retardants in many conventional inner-spring mattresses is a result of compliance...
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Latex Mattresses Grow With Your Children
by KC EnnisLatex mattresses for your children present a tremendous value because of their durability. A small child will only need about four inches of medium latex for support. An...
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Going Green In Your Bedroom
by KC EnnisGoing green is the current hot word for our generation and a needed concept to carry us all into the future. Sustainability for our planet’s resources is the most important issue that we face and...
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The Importance of Quality Latex
by KC EnnisLatex mattresses have seen a huge increase in popularity, as a result of their purity and superior sleeping surface. As with most mattresses, latex mattresses can vary greatly in price. ...
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Latex Mattress Buyer's Guide
by Fred HermsenShopping for a new latex mattress or topper is not something to be taken lightly. There a number of vendors, and you should know the right questions to ask before you make your purchase. As such, the...
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Test Nap Before You Buy Your Mattress
by Tynan SzveteczSo you know it’s time to buy a new mattress. You have a pretty good idea of what you want in a bed, and you are almost ready to buy. You probably have already done your homework and...
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Restless Leg Syndrome
by Fred HermsenRestless Leg Syndrome (RLS), or Periodic Limb Movement Disorder, is a neurological disorder that is fairly common but often unrecognized or misdiagnosed and is characterized by uncomfortable...
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Top 10 Reasons to Choose Latex Mattress or Memory Foam
by Tynan Szvetecz1) Space-Age Technology Visco-elastic memory foam is a direct result of space-age technology. Developed during the 1960’s for NASA this product was used to cushion and deflect the tremendous...
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Poor Sleep Affecting Job Performance
by Tynan SzveteczEmployees are paying a high price for too little sleep when it comes to work productivity. Individuals experience an alarming decline in quality of work, poor judgment and trouble retaining...
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Are Two Beds Better than One?
by Tynan SzveteczYou may remember elder generations sleeping in side-by-side twin beds. And while that practice may have seemed strange or old-fashioned to us, there were advantages to couples having separate beds...
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Latex for the Savvy Sailor
by Tynan SzveteczThe close quarters and unusual conditions of a boat make it hard to find a good mattress. Luckily for the sea faring adventurer, there are several innovations in bedding well suited to the...
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Dust Mites & Children
by Fred HermsenNo parent wants to see his or her child sneezing uncontrollably and wheezing helplessly. It is important that parents know about one of the leading yet least acknowledged causes and aggravators...
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Memory Foam History
by Tynan SzveteczEver wonder where the memory foam mattress came from? Memory foam is one of the best sleeping surfaces on the market, and to fully appreciate it, one must see what led to its creation and how it has...
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Overcoming Insomnia
by Tynan SzveteczSleep is one of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle. Without enough sleep, both our mental and physical well being disintegrate. Insomnia is a frustrating and potentially harmful...
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Right Mattress Can Help With Pressure Sores
by Tynan SzveteczFor anyone in a wheel chair or who is relegated to bed for any length of time, pressure sores, also known as “bed sores” are an eminent threat. Complications from pressure sores can be...
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Ten Tips To Better Sleep
by Tynan SzveteczWithout enough quality sleep each night, life stinks! People become irritable and frustrated when they don’t get proper rest. Their bodies become tense and achy, and their minds become...
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Exercise in Comfort
by Fred HermsenYou don't have to be one of the three little pigs to be scared off by the huffing and puffing of exercise. The sweat, the pain, the way your heart feels as though it's about to burst through your...
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