{"id":25298,"date":"2019-09-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.saatva.com\/mattress-certifications\/"},"modified":"2024-03-18T18:52:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T18:52:45","slug":"mattress-certifications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saatva.com\/blog\/mattress-certifications\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Mattress Certifications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If a mattress is certified by a third party to be free of harmful chemicals<\/a>, you can have confidence that your purchase is good for you and the planet. Your sheets and pillowcases may also carry third-party certifications letting you know the materials are free of irritants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most important third-party certifications to look for when you’re shopping for a new mattress or bedding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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CertiPUR-US\u00ae<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Foams that are certified by\u00a0CertiPUR-US<\/a>\u00ae1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0are guaranteed to be low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), so you don’t have to worry about them\u00a0off-gassing<\/a>\u00a0in your home. (Off-gassing is responsible for that icky “new mattress” smell.) CertiPUR-US\u00ae-certified foams are also guaranteed to be free of ozone depleters; PBDEs, TDCPP, and TCEP flame retardants; mercury, lead, and other heavy metals; formaldehyde; and phthalates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OEKO-TEX<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The OEKO-TEX Standard 100<\/a> is the internationally accepted standard for certifying textiles and home furnishings. Materials like foam, latex, and cotton that carry the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 seal have been tested to ensure they’re free of toxic chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related: How eco-friendly is your mattress?<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GreenGuard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GreenGuard<\/a> tests mattresses for VOC emissions and only gives its seal of approval to products that adhere to its strict chemical emissions limit. The GreenGuard Gold certification means a mattress has met even more stringent emissions standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Organic Textile Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If a product calls itself organic and has the Global Organic Textile Standard<\/a> (GOTS) symbol on its packaging, that means it’s made with at least 95% organic fibers. To receive a GOTS certification, a product must also meet certain environmental criteria. For example, all chemicals, including dyes, must be evaluated and meet basic requirements on toxicity. (Learn about the difference been organic and conventional cotton<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Global Organic Latex Standard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For latex to hold the Global Organic Latex Standard<\/a> (GOLS) symbol, it must contain more than 95% certified raw organic material. It must also adhere to GOLS limits on harmful chemicals, fillers, and emissions. GOLS tracks latex throughout the supply chain, from harvest to final product, to ensure it is manufactured sustainably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cradle to Cradle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A textile with the Cradle to Cradle Certified<\/a> seal has to meet the standards in five sustainability categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Cradle to Cradle will award basic, bronze, silver, gold, or platinum for each category and use the lowest category achievement as the overall certification level for a product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fair Trade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fair Trade USA<\/a>‘s goal is to reduce poverty around the globe and promote sustainable development. Fair Trade Certified factories are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure workers’ safety, and they also have policies in place that allow workers to use their voices to negotiate with management or address a grievance. Raw materials, like cotton, are also traced from their origin to their destination to make sure Fair Trade standards are upheld every step of the way-that means waste is minimized during production and dangerous pollutants and chemicals aren’t used during the manufacturing process. (Read our guide to Fair Trade<\/a> to learn more.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enjoy healthier, more sustainable sleep with these Saatva mattresses<\/p>\n \n \n \n

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\n Saatva Classic Innerspring Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n

Our flagship luxury mattress is expertly engineered with coil-on-coil construction for durability, a layer of memory foam for enhanced back support, and a cushiony Euro pillow top for extra comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n

\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n \"saatva\n <\/a>\n\n \n

\n Contour5 Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n

Luxurious body-hugging feel and pressure relief with 3\u201d of ultra-premium, high-density 5-lb memory foam. <\/p>\n\n\n

\n \n Shop Now\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n \n \"zenhaven\n <\/a>\n\n \n

\n Zenhaven Latex Mattress<\/a>\n <\/h4>\n\n \n

Natural latex responds to every curve for pressure-free support and responsive comfort. Natural latex is supple, resilient, and durable, for the ultimate in elevated sleep. (It’s naturally hypoallergenic too.)<\/p>\n\n\n

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Shop mattresses that are nontoxic and eco-friendly at Saatva<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saatva offers a wide range of high-quality mattresses<\/a> that meet the highest standards for health, safety, and sustainability. For example, the foams we use in our mattresses are all CertiPUR-US-certified, while the latex in our mattresses is GOLS-certified. Take our mattress quiz<\/a> to find your perfect match and start experiencing better sleep. <\/p>\n\n\n

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