Fiberglass free, no chemicals: natural fire barrier for mattress

What is the mattress? And are they common to match boxes? It’s not just that both are rectangular. Both can be very flammable if not careful. Although mattresses have historically pose a serious fire hazard, we cannot be careful about the materials used.

In the US, an estimated 20,800 home fires have been caused by mattresses and bedding fired from flame exposure. 1996 and 1998according to FEMA. At the time, fires involving mattresses and bedding were causing twice the deaths and injuries of all residential structure fires.

Something had to be done and the solution was incorporating fireproofing agents. They don’t make the beds completely fire resistant, but they slow the spread of the fire and prevent the sleeper from eventually becoming a human torch. New federal standards for mattress flammability It came into effect in July 2007. However, some of the new firefighters used have generated concerns about other health effects, especially if the worst goes through and catches fire. What could you potentially breathe or come into contact with? And is there a long-term impact from that exposure? To understand why you keep your mattress safe from fires, you need to understand different forms of flame retardant and how it works in different scenarios.

Fiberglass: Friends or enemies?

Fiberglass has long been the chosen fire barrier for many mattresses. It can usually be found in one of two locations. Mattress coveror thin interior sleeves, usually called “fire socks.” The fiberglass is extremely flame retardant because it does not burn and has a very high melting point of 2,237 degrees Fahrenheit. It is an inexpensive material that can be easily integrated into a mattress.

However, fiberglass has some serious drawbacks. Splitting and sucking or touching can cause serious damage to the skin and internal organs. Consumers are increasingly aware of this issue, and pushbacks to mattresses in fiberglass layers are becoming more common on social media, like a wave of fairly recent posts About the truth.

Mattresses that contain fiberglass must say Attached label. However, the mattress tag may not indicate that the fire agent chemicals used in the mattress are used instead. This is where certification, careful research, and recommendations from trustworthy testers are important when it comes to choosing the right product. For example, with wired beds that contain fiberglass are not recommended.

What is the alternative?

We choose Test Mattress There’s something to behold. Something like CertiPur-US certified It is not only lending to memory forms, but also points to a safer sleep experience. However, there are many options to consider when bypassing fiberglass completely. Here is the most common mattresses we tested.

wool It contains two main elements that are not flame-friendly: nitrogen and water. A serious heat is required to light a fire (Approximately 1,060 to 1,115 degrees Fahrenheit). Still, it’s not the easiest to burn and may take more time to smolder before finally putting out the fire. Similarly, cashmere and mohair (course of Angola goats) are naturally fire-resistant animal-based materials that prevent the spread of flames. They also contain a lot of moisture and shrink like wool when exposed to flames.

Rayon It can be derived from wood pulp from a variety of plant sources. For example, we often see it Bamboo sheet. it is”Semi-synthetic fiber‘, because it requires quite serious chemical treatment, it is converted from pulpy gou to finished material. However, to make it fire resistant, rayon requires the use of. silica. When exposed to flames, this mineral creates a Char Barrier It stops progress. Silica treatment also serves as a fire barrier for other materials.

Synthetic fibermeaning that both nylon and polyester are very plastic-based. Simply put, it requires a very high level of heat to melt. “Melt” is the keyword here. Even when exposed to flame exposure, the initial response is not to self-discovery.

What should you avoid?

Aside from fiberglass, there are a few other flame retardants you want to avoid. The good news is that most should not encounter many of these, as the majority are banned from health concerns. But if something feels wrong, it’s a situation of courage. Does the bed have a harsh chemical smell? Does your skin respond to that? Do you think you’re taking strange breaths after sleeping on it? Recheck your legal tag, reach out to customer service and see what is being used in your bed. But it may not yet provide you with all the answers you are looking for. Again, this is a very important place to ensure that the finished product does not have these things.

Polybromine diphenyl ether (PBDES) It is known as an “eternal chemical.” Because once they enter their bodies they make themselves forever at home. They can have while they work as a fire Long-term health effects It results in various forms of neurological and hormonal disorders following exposure. However, mattress use is almost phased out for these reasons.

Decabromodiphenyl oxide (decabude) It is similar to PBDE in that it does not allow you to leave your body free. It is prohibited to use Since 2013used in mattresses, textiles and plastic products. Long-term accumulation can lead to similar outcomes to PBDE outcomes such as reproduction, thyroid, neurology, and liver damage.