Latex is a natural material obtained through the sap lhévéa: Bound to additives, it may be foamed for the manufacture of mattresses. The synthetic latex consists of natural latex and polyurethane (from oil matter), also bound with synthetic additives, for transforming them into foam. Good to know: the more your mattress contain natural latex, the more he will be comfortable, elastic and airy. Therefore: No nest mattress 100% natural: there is necessarily 2 or 3% of additives synthetic minimum. To have a good synthetic mattress, make sure it nevertheless there is a maximum of natural latex. You can find up to 50% natural. Labels for more natural Due to regulations, to obtain the "natural latex mattresses» mention must be at least 85% natural latex (as the 100% is unattainable). Note: 50%, therefore, no mention, but already, better quality. Here the labels providing "green latex" Oeko-Tek Standard 100, the oldest: the association is a Certification Office. It is composed dinstituts research and independent control. Eurolatex Eco-Certification standard: the European Association is composed of manufacturers and scientific latex dinstituts. The label has been recognized by the European Commission. Good to know: If you are attached to ecology, ask the manufacturer sil meets ISO 14001 standards that ensure environment friendly production. Mattresses: Latex attention to lappellation Lappellation "latex" choices apply Quà "soul" of the mattress, that is to say the layer covering the suspension system. To be called "100% latex" The soul of the mattress should only be composed of latex. It must be dune minimum thickness of 10 cm, consisting entirely of latex. Soul must represent at least 60% of the thickness total.
Oeko-Tex is an international association of independent test institutes. The eco-label Oeko-Tex Standard 100 compliance target of an overall safety level of products at all stages of their treatment, including accessories. The 100% natural latex Biosense used in all our mattresses has received this label: it is free of harmful substances and poses no risk to health or nature. Certificate No. 11-31475.
