We spend a lot of time in bed and a mattress is an expensive, long-term investment.
Each year mattress manufacturers create more confusing, technologically advanced mattresses while insomnia has become more widespread than ever.
At Shepherd’s Dream we believe that simple is better; we know that a bed without springs, foams, and chemicals can offer a truly restorative night of sleep – our Wool Bed is proof!
Each year mattress manufacturers create more confusing, technologically advanced mattresses while insomnia has become more widespread than ever.
At Shepherd’s Dream we believe that simple is better; we know that a bed without springs, foams, and chemicals can offer a truly restorative night of sleep – our Wool Bed is proof!
A Healthy Mattress:
- Natural fibers – Look for mattresses that are entirely made of cotton, wool, or natural latex.
- Wool – Many natural mattresses are able to pass strict flame tests without chemicals by using wool layers on the outside of the mattress. Wool is the primary fiber in all of our bedding, read more about the wonderful benefits of wool bedding.
An Unhealthy Mattress:
- Springs – A springy mattress provides unnatural support and metal springs can disrupt your body’s electromagnetic field.
- Foams – Synthetic foams are made of petrochemical derivatives. This allows dust-mites and allergens to build up, and off-gases toxins while you sleep.
- Chemicals – A long list of chemical solvents, glues, and fire retardants can be used in a mattress. Some of these chemicals can irritate eyes/skin/breathing, others are known carcinogens.
- Waterbeds and Airbeds – In addition to being disruptive to sleep, electric heaters and pumps used create electromagnetic fields around your body that some people feel is damaging to our health. Water and Airbeds also block airflow and can cause you to overheat or get chilled while you sleep.
- Memory Foam—The toxic chemicals, flame retardants, and non-breathable surface of memory foam can cause sleepers to feel clammy and hot. Many people have strong negative reactions to the chemicals and cannot even have the mattresses in their homes.