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Hi Debra, We have a 3 year old Maggie couch from Bob’s that is primarily foam. I am guessing it is still pretty toxic as it isn’t that old but we were not aware of the many toxic issues when it was given to us. We’d like to get a futon to use as a couch instead as it seems to be the most cost effective.

We are considering the Dreamton mattress from White Lotus with the EverGreen foam core, surrounded in green cotton and wrapped in wool. Do you have any experience with this mattress or type of foam?

I am also concerned about their wool as I’ve read many negative things about how New Zealand sheep are treated and I want no part of that if it’s true. I’d prefer all wool from Shepherd’s Dream as I have their bed but there is no way I can afford another one.

Also, if were able to save enough for wool/cotton from Heart of Vermont, do you know how well they wear as a couch? We don’t want all cotton and I can’t do latex.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! Chris

Debra’s Answer

Readers, any advice?

I don’t have any experience with these mattresses except that I have visited the workplace where they make White Lotus mattresses and found no materials that I considered to be toxic. I don’t know anything about how the sheep are treated for their wool. Give them a call and ask them.

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