Question from gipper
Hello Debra,
I just bought a new mattress a week ago. It’s a foam one made by Sherwood. It says “organic cotton” on it, but the smell is still quite strong and I bought it a week ago. I don’t mind getting used to the smell, which has dissipated somewhat already, but want to make sure that there’s no issue of toxicity. Can you ease my fears about this? Also, any suggestions for helping with the smell? Thanks in advance for any help you may offer.
JG in CA
Debra’s Answer
I’m a little confused by your question.
I’m not familiar with a mattress made by Sherwood.
You say it’s foam and then you say the label says “organic cotton,” Foam and organic are not the same thing. I can’t comment on the toxicity because I don’t know what it’s actually made of.
Hi, just found your website, really great. About the Sherwood mattress, Sherwood is the “store brand” sold in Sit and Sleep stores. Obviously made by a company and sold under this name for Sit and Sleep. I too am looking for a mattress and considering this brand which is how I found your site. My guess about the organic cotton is that is refers to the cover around the memory foam mattress, not the actual mattress. Here is a link to the Sherwood site if it helps: http://www.sherwoodbedding.com/products/sherwood
COMMENT FROM DEBRA:
Thanks for the website URL for this product. I went and took a look, but for me it doesn’t give enough information. It kind of half-way tells you about the materials. Yes, you are right that organic cotton refers to the cover and not the filling. And I’m not sure which model you are considering.
They give a list of materials that are used, but don’t give a complete list, nor all the information about the materials.
These are NOT natural mattresses, nor is any mattress with polyurethane foam nontoxic.