Question from Bonnie Johnson
Hi I was surfing the on line Sams Club page for some organic products and noticed they carry an organic mattress set. It is called American Sleep Organic Mattress. It says it is composed of ;atex and wool. Just wondered if you have heard anything about it?
Debra’s Answer
I went to http://www.samsclub.com/sams/american-sleep-organic-mattress-full/prod865238.ip to take a look at this.
There are a few errors. Clearly the copy was written by someone who doesn’t understand mattresses.
First, there are no certifications mentioned, so “organic” is just a claim.
Second, “organic mattress” is a defined term. Though it may use organic components, the mattress as a whole is not certified organic, so there is no third party inspection that the entire manufacturing process meets any kinf of standard.
Third, it says that their “components” come from the USA. Well that’s just untrue. There is absolutely NO latex grown in the United States. All latex components of mattresses are imported.
If you are considering purchasing this mattress, ask them for their organic certifications.
