1. What are the health benefits of a Natural Mattress?
About one third of a person’s life is spent in bed; this is far too long not to have a good nights’ sleep and be exposed to chemicals in the bedroom if the bed and furniture are not made from natural materials and manufacturing processes.
Here some of health benefits from sleeping on natural mattresses from INNATURE: → Free from toxic chemicals materials used to make the mattresses and top covers made of Organic cotton/hemp fabric. The mattresses are handmade, using natural methods and materials which do not use plastics, adhesives, solvents, flame-retardants, or formaldehyde.
→ Free from electromagnetic stress, which is common with inner sprung and synthetic mattresses. Long term exposure to harmful electromagnetic fields may exacerbate existing health problems and has been associated with conditions such as fatigue, irritability, sleep disorders, hyperactivity and emotional disorder.
→ We offer a firmer and less resilient bed than a conventional mattress and box spring system. By varying the thickness and density of latex and coconut fibre at the middle of the core, we offer a choice of firm through medium soft options, all providing the excellent postural support. Natural latex dynamically conforms to the body’s movement throughout the night, adjusting to the contours of your body while providing gentle postural support in any sleep position, free of the disturbance of “roll-together”.
→ Latex, Coconut fibre and wool are hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and dust-mite resistant. It is breathable and allows body moisture to disperse, keeping you warmer in winter, and cooler in summer.
2. How long do Natural Mattresses last?
INNATURE Natural Mattresses expected to last 12-15 years. Different factors (weight of the sleeper(s), proper rotating & care, etc.) can make a mattress last more or less time than this. Natural Latex mattresses can last longer than this and often gives you great sleeping environment up to 20 years. 
3. What is the difference between a Natural Mattress and a conventional mattress?
Conventional mattresses are filled with synthetic materials. While your mattress label may tell you what your mattress made of, it doesn’t tell you what this materials made of and how it can affect your health.
For example, most mattresses contain polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam constantly breaks down and releases chemicals, which is called off-gassing. Polyurethane foam is made from chemicals that are known carcinogens. Other toxic chemicals that can be found in conventional mattresses are PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) or boric acid. These are used in mattresses as a flame retardant.
PBDEs: these have been shown to have health effects in animals and are so toxic that Europe is phasing out the use of them completely!
Boric acid: this chemical is also quite toxic, and is in fact used as a roach killer. The EPA and CDC warn of reproductive, developmental, and neurological damage. It has many known health risks jus due to inhalation, a few of which are: inflammation of the upper respiratory tract (including dry throat and cough), eye irritation, and reproductive damage in men (including low sperm count).
What is that smell in memory foam? It is the off-gassing of toxic chemicals and is noticeably strong for weeks to months. This has been known to cause headaches and other severe health reactions in people who sleep on them. Get more information on the health effects of memory foam and conventional mattresses: http://www.chem-tox.com/guest/guestbook.html
4. Can I get one custom made to my specifications mattress?
Just call us or email. Have a size of the mattress you want us to make ready. If you already have a frame, please, take inner measurements and tell them to us.
Tell us which Firmness you prefer or what is the reasons for you to get a new mattress. We will help you to make a right choice. Then we will give you a quote and time frame in which your mattress can be ready.
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5. 14 day customer comfort exchange policy. What that means?
It is something we are happy to offer to customers in situation when people buy mattress without trying it first… as customers from other cities ot parts of NZ willing to do.
That policy means that if you are not happy with your choice of the firmness of the mattress and can explain us your reason for it, we are happy to exchange the mattress core to other design which you and we and you think will be more suitable for you.
If chosen by you design is more expensive you will need to cover the difference. If it is cheaper, we will offer you additional items to compensate the difference ( something as set of natural pillows or mattress protector). Click here to view our selection: INNATURE Natural Mattresses
6. How long will it take for me to get my order?
If we have a mattress of your choice in stock we can freight it or deliver it to you as soon as we receive the payment.
Otherwise it takes 3-4 working days to manufacture.
For a bed frame, please, allow 7-10 working days manufacturing time.
When we freight our goods Nationwide we use furniture moving company to avoid any damages. Please, allow additional 1 week for North Island delivery and 2 weeks for South Island delivery.
7. Which toxic chemicals are used in synthetic conventional mattresses?
A “toxic soup” of chemicals such as formaldehyde, PCBs, PBDEs, and boric acid.
Health Hazards: Symptoms such as headache, nausea, fatigue, and sore throat, as well as conditions such as allergyc reactions, respiratory destress, reproductive dysfunction, and cancer.
If you want to know more we very recommend to read a book “Toxic Bedrooms” by Walter Barder.
You can avoid all these toxins by choosing an INNATURE natural mattress. Click here to view our selection: INNATURE Natural Mattresses
8. Do you also make futons? What is the difference between futon and natural mattress?
Yes!
We make INNATURE futon mattresses in variety sizes, thickness and firmness. All our futons are covered with unbleached Organic cotton/hemp fabric cover. We stitch our futons by using buttoning technic which we found much better then just stitching. It is stronger and keeps all layers together very well.
In futon mattresses main materials are layers of wool and cotton. In some designs we add Natural Latex (30, 38 or 50mm) and Coconut fibre coir (30mm and 75mm) to give a futon mattress certain qualities.
The difference with Natural mattresses is that futon mattress feels different – it is “quiet ” and has no bounce. It cost less but also lasts 6-7 years. It requires more maintenance: to flip it and air on the sun. It is very mobile – easy to move around when you move houses.
It is a popular option for young people or for people who loves futons.
9. Why is it so important to get the natural mattress for my baby?
One of the most important decisions you can make for the care, comfort and health of your baby is your choice in mattress.
Babies and toddlers spend 10-14 hours a day sleeping and playing on a bassinette or cot mattress. A child’s every breath inhales air no more than six inches away from it. As such, for the first few years of a child’s life, the mattress is the single most prominent object in the child’s environment.
Conventional synthetic mattresses (foam and innerspring) are made using an array of toxic chemicals and more parents are becoming aware of the negative effects these chemicals are having on the health of their children.
In the shops child’s mattress label may tell you what this mattress is made of, it doesn’t not tell you what those materials are made from, because if it will you will end up with list of very dangerous and harmful chemicals.
• Polyurethane foam, for example, is made from a base of petrochemicals combined with a staggering array of additional chemical ingredients used as stabilizers, catalysts, surfactants, and blowing agents. Each of these chemicals is associated with a host of environmental problems as well as numerous health hazards. Polyurethane foam is extremely flammable. To combat this hazard, toxic industrial fire retardants are added. The most common chemical fire retardant used to treat polyurethane foam has been pentaBDE, a toxin asociated with hyperactivity and neurobehavioural alterations. PentaBDE is not bound to the foam, so it leaches out into the surrounding air;. PentaBDE has recently been banned in Europe. It has also been banned by the State of California as of 2006. However, there is currently no planned government action to recall the millions of baby mattresses presently in use that contain pentaBDE.
• Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the surface material used in nearly all baby mattresses, is widely considered to be one of the most toxic and environmentally unfriendly plastics in use today.
• Phthalates, associated with asthma, reproductive effects, and cancer, make up 30% by weight of the PVC surface of a typical baby mattress. The FDA and Consumer Product Safety Commision have issued general warnings regarding the use of phthalates, yet the PVC surfaces of baby mattresses still contain phthalates.
• The PVC surface of a typical baby mattress is also treated with toxic fire-retardant chemicals such as antimony, arsenicand phosphorous. Various biocides are often addes as well.
At INNATURE we are especially proud of our natural cot and bassinet mattresses and bedding range for babies and children, “Little Kiwi”. Our mission is to offer to all “liitle kiwis” a natural alternative to synthetic and unhealthy mattresses, which dominate local market. We believe that little ones deserve the safest start in life. A baby’s lungs and nervous and digestive system are still developing and more parents are chooseing to create and mainteain healthy , free from toxic chemicals and electromagnetic stress environment for they children.
The natural materials we use in our mattresses have been specifically chosen for their unique health promoting properties, which all allow good air circulation and provide comfortable support for the body.
• 100% Natural Latex
Natural rubber latex is made from 100% natural rubber extracted from the Hevea Brasiliensis tree, a renewable resource grown in Malaysia.Latex is bio-degradable and environmentally friendly. The latex we use in our mattresses has no fillers or additives compared to about 30% inert fillers contained in other foams. It is recognised for its’ therapeutic properties and its ability to provide orthopedic support. Latex naturally adjusts to the contours of your body, providing gentle support that maintains proper spinal alignment without restricting capillary blood flow. This reduces tossing and turning and allows a deeper, more restful sleep. Latex is hypo-allergenic, and breathes to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bacteria, mildew, and mold cannot live in latex.
Latex can last up to 20 years.
• Coconut husk fibre rubberized with natural latex
Coconut fiber is obtained from the fibrous husk of the coconut from the coconut palm. It has a high lignin content and thus a low cellulose content, as a result of which it is resilient, strong and highly durable. Sri Lanka produces 36% of the total world brown fibre output. That is where we source this sustainable material from. The fibres are compressed together with natural latex glue giving it a rubbery texture (rubberised coir). The coco fibre has excellent moisture and air permeability properties which keeps the mattress internally dry. It is also very strong and durable, yet extremely elastic, making it a great addition to a mattress to provide firm support for the spinal column.
Our coco fibre is not fumigated when entering the country because of its special but still natural production process.
• NZ wool
The properties of real wool make it a perfect material to provide a dry and safe sleep in New Zealand climate. Wool fibers are hygroscopic. This means wool has the power to readily absorb and give off moisture. It can for instance, absorb moisture up to one-third of its own weight. Synthetic fibers can only absorb 2-3 per cent of moisture before they begin to feel wet. It also naturally retards fire as it is harder to ignite than most synthetic and cotton fibers used in equivalent products. We use in our mattresses and other products New Zealand wool from South Island, bonded to 500g density. It is washed and processed in very friendly to nature way. You still can smell the sheep, but only just a little…
• Unbleached organic cotton45% / 55%hemp fabric
This mix of organic cotton and hemp was specially choosen by us for making natural mattress covers for the New Zealand climate.
Our research has shown that pure organic cotton was not robust enough to perform well in our climate and gets moldy to easily in the winter. But woven in combination with hemp, which is mold resistant and has good anti-bacterial qualities known for centuries, it makes a perfect lasting fabric for covering our mattresses and other sleeping products, like mattress protectors, pillows and duvets.
We combine all this fibres to create different fimness natural mattresses.
Our range for bassinette has 2 types of mattresses:
• 2” Coco wool mattress. Medium Firm
Made of 30 mm coco fibre core and 4 layers of 500 gms wool (2 layers on each side). Covered with ORGANIC 45% cotton / 55% hemp fabric. Hand stitched.
Can be rectangle or oval. Size 40×80 (cm).
Price $145.
• 2” Latex wool mattress. Medium Soft.
Made of 30 mm Natural NZ made Latex and 4 layers of 500 gms wool (2 layers on each side). Covered with ORGANIC 45% cotton / 55% hemp fabric. Hand stitched.
Can be rectangle or oval. Size 40×80 (cm).
Price: $145.
For a cot we offer 3 different types of design to create different firmness:
• 4” Coco fibre core/wool cot mattress. Firm.
Made of 75mm coco latex core – 25mm latex/25mm coco/25mm latex, 500g NZ wool, cotton cover and finished with Organic cotton/hemp quiled with 250g NZ wool cover.
Price $385.
• 4” Coco latex cot mattress. Medium Firm.
Made of 75mm coco latex core – 25mm latex/25mm coco/25mm latex, 500g NZ wool, cotton cover and finished with Organic cotton/hemp quiled with 250g NZ wool cover.
Price $385.
• 4” Latex wool cot mattress. Medium soft.
Made of 75mm NZ latex core, 500g NZ wool, cotton cover and finished with Organic cotton/hemp quiled with 250g NZ wool cover.
Price $385.
We also offer a range of natural pillows, breastfeeding pillows, products for co sleeping, duvet inners, mattress protectors, cot bumpers and bedding.
We are enjoing creating a new products and will be very happy to hear your ideas and thoughts.
You are very welcome to contact us with any question or to place an order.
All our products can be customized.
All our products come with 2 years warranty and care instruction.
Better sleep naturally…
10. Which sizes of mattresses you make?
We can make any size and shape…
Here are standard for NZ sizes.
| Single size/ Long Single size |
King Single size | Double size | Queen size | King size | Super King size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 x 190cm 90 x 200cm |
105 x 200cm | 135 x 190cm 135 x 200cm |
152 x 202cm | 167 x 202cm | 182 x 202cm |
11. What is a healthy bed?
At INNATURE, we understand that the centrepiece of every healthy bedroom is a healthy bed.
When seeking a healthy bed, you should look for non-toxic materials including untreated timber and natural finish, organic cotton, hemp, eco wool, coconut fibre and chemical-free pure latex. You should also seek a bed that provides excellent support and correct spine alignment and pressure points relieve. At INNATURE we combine all of these natural materials and make a healthy bed that you need to sleep well every night and wake up refreshed every morning.
We also recommend to use Organic bedding and Natural pillows.
Better sleep naturally!
12. When do I need a new mattress?
The best person to tell you if you need a new mattress is none other than yourself. Here’s a checklist to determine whether or not it’s time for a replacement.
- Is your mattress more than 8 years old?
- Are you still feeling comfortable with your current mattress?
- Do you wake up feeling all kinds of aches and pain in your body?
- Do you wake up tired, rather than rejuvenated?
- Does your body have numbness in the shoulder area when you wake up?
- Do you have trouble getting to sleep because of too much fidgeting in bed?
- Does your mattress have lumps? Uneven surface? Holes? Torn stitching?
- Are you becoming more and more allergic?
- Are you bothered when your partner moves on the bed?
If you answered “yes” to three or more questions, call us (09) 8180510.
We will offer you excellent quality natural mattresses of different firmness to choose from… and we guarantee your sleep and it means also “life” – will get better.
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13. The evolution of modern mattress…
Innerspring technology was first commercialised in the late nineteenth century, but it wasn’t until the post-WWII era that chemical components were introduced into the mattress manufacturing process. Their introduction was the result of new wartime chemical discoveries, along with the need of chemical companies to find new consumer products that could utilise military technology and expanded production facilities that had been created for the war effort.
The late twentieth century brought 100% foam-rubber mattresses, pillow-top mattresses, pocket-spring mattresses, adjustable beds and even airbeds. The modern mattress has now become a collection of chemicals and synthetic fibres – constructed of polyurethane foam, which is made from a petrochemical base combined with a scary cocktail of stabilisers, catalysts, surfactants, fire retardants, antimicrobial additives and colourants. Unfortunately, the safety of these components, both on their own and in combination with each other, may be causing significant damage to our health. These chemicals are associated with environmental problems as well as human health hazards such as chronic bronchitis, impaired lung function, breathlessness, nausea, vomiting and allergic reactions. Some are potential carcinogens and reproductive toxins.
More and more research is being done to show how harmful some chemicals are to us. It is quite scary when we look around and see how many products in our day to day life might use some or many chemicals in their manufacture – anything from our clothing to baby products. Many people are taking matters into their own hands by doing their own research into products they are purchasing.
At INNATURE, we encourage you to research your bed purchase before making a purchase, this is why we put information on our website and have other references listed. We think it’s important for you to use your purchasing power to you and your family’s long term benefit. Better sleep naturally.
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14. Are healthy beds worth the investment?
If you aren’t getting a good and thorough nights’ sleep, if you are sick regularly, are physically and mentally drained, are taking time off work, end up having long term health issues – for any of these reasons having a healthy mattress is worth the investment.
A healthy mattress doesn’t cost any more than the big name brand ‘therapeutic’, ‘lumbar support’, ‘no roll together’ mattresses on the market but it is priceless in the piece of mind it can deliver to you knowing that you and your family are sleeping on safe and healthy mattresses.
The life expectancy of an INNATURE mattress is 15-20 years which means that over this time your initial investment would work out to as little as 30 cents a day. So yes, at INNATURE we believe that a healthy bed is definitely worth the investment. Better sleep naturally!
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15. What are health benefits of Natural Mattresses?
• Organic mattresses made with certified organic cotton, hemp, wool, coconut fibre and 100 percent natural rubber latex provide a safe and comfortable sleeping environment without the use of synthetic products made from non-renewable sources that risk environmental damage.
• At the end of a natural mattress’s life cycle they are 100 percent biodegradable.
• 55% HEMP/45% ORGANIC COTTON FABRIC – This mix of organic cotton and hemp was specially formulated by us to make natural mattress covers for the New Zealand climate. Our research has shown that pure organic cotton was not robust enough to perform well in our climate and gets mouldy too easily in the winter. But woven in combination with hemp, which is mould resistant and has good anti-bacterial qualities, it makes a lasting fabric perfect for covering our mattresses and other sleeping products, like mattress protectors, pillows and duvets.
• NEW ZEALAND WOOL – Wool is the optimum material for mattress padding. It is a safe, natural, mildew-resistant fibre that science cannot imitate for its breathability, versatility, practicality and fire retardancy. Wool is nature’s ideal insulator, keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Wool fibres are hygroscopic. This means wool has the power to readily absorb and give off moisture. It can for instance, absorb moisture up to one-third of its own weight. Synthetic fibres can only absorb 2-3 per cent of moisture before they begin to feel wet. At Innature, we New Zealand wool from the South Island, bonded to 500g density. It is washed and processed in an eco-friendly way.
• RUBBERISED COCONUT FIBRE – Coconut fibre is obtained from the husk of the coconut. It has a high lignin content thus a low cellulose content, and as a result, it is highly durable. Sri Lanka produces 36% of the total world coconut fibre output. That is where we source this sustainable material from. The fibres are compressed together with natural latex glue giving it a rubbery texture (rubberised coir). The coconut fibre has excellent moisture and air permeability properties which keeps the mattress internally dry. It is also very strong and resilient, yet extremely elastic, making it a great addition to a mattress to provide firm support for the spinal column. Our coco fibre is not fumigated when entering the country because of its unique and natural production process.
• 100% NATURAL LATEX – Natural rubber latex is made from 100 percent natural rubber extracted from the Hevea Brasiliensis tree, a renewable resource grown in Malaysia. Latex is bio-degradable and environmentally friendly. The latex we use in our mattresses has no fillers or additives compared to about 30% inert fillers contained in other foams. It is recognised for its’ therapeutic properties and its ability to provide orthopedic support. Latex foam naturally adjusts to the contours of your body, providing gentle support that maintains proper spinal alignment without restricting capillary blood flow. This reduces tossing and turning and allows a deeper, more restful sleep. Latex is hypo-allergenic, and breathes to keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Bacteria, mildew, and mold cannot live in latex foam. Latex can last up to 20 years.
In INNATURE Ltd., we are dedicated to bring you the healthiest and exceptional quality sleep products!
Better sleep naturally!
16. How to shop for a mattress?
Most people will say the most important criteria when shopping for a mattress is comfort. A high level of comfort can be achieved by choosing the right materials in the manufacture of an 100% natural mattress. As a bonus, they are safer too. The level of comfort or firmness of a mattress for a person should be chosen depending on his or her age, sleeping position and surface-softness preference.
Older people generally need a softer mattress due to the body not being as elastic and less circulation. People who are predominantly stomach and back sleepers need a firmer mattress due to their weight being distributed evenly over the mattress. Side sleepers generally need a softer mattress as they have the weight of their hips and shoulders directly on the mattress. This creates a pressure zone which can limit circulation and cause pain and discomfort if a firmer mattress is used.
At INNATURE you are able to visit the showroom factory where the mattresses are made and see firsthand our products and even meet the people making them!
So you can be rest assured that you are buying quality and a truly environmentally sound product when you invest in an INNATURE mattress.
We care about well-being and happiness of our customers and happy to offer “2 weeks customer satisfaction policy”. Better sleep naturally!