Question from Dani
Hello Debra,
I am researching Prana Sleep matteresses.
I wonder if Prana Sleep matteresses are as environmental friendly as the company claims them to be? Are they free of toxins?
Thanks,
Debra’s Answer
I took a look at Prana Sleep mattresses and decided not to include them on Debra’s List because they contain a material called Outlast. As best as I can make out from the website, it is either spun into yarns and fabrics or applied as a coating, for the purpose of body temperature regulation. It was developed for NASA. It doesn’t say on the website what exactly it is made of, but it is a “technology” product for use in outer space, so I can’t imagine having it be natural was part of the specification.
My opinion is that this may have been a boon to astronauts, but it’s not needed in a natural bed. Wool does an excellent job of regulating body temperature. I’m a little concerned that Prana is mixing a material of unknown origin with their natural materials.
I don’t have any information on whether Outlast is safe for health, but also no evidence that it isn’t.
Since it is an unknown material that doesn’t give enough information to evaluate, I just passed on it. There are plenty of other latex mattresses that I know are safe and natural.
