Latex Mattress certifications
All my 100% organic latex mattresses have attained the highest internationally recognized quality standard(s). We only sell fully certified organic latex mattresses.
Both our timber furniture and latex mattress manufacturing practices and products have received the highest Certified Standard Recognition worldwide They include the following :
• FSC certified wood
• Non-toxic green star rated stains and coating
• GOLS certified Organic Latex
• Certified organic cotton mattress
I've spent decades learning about sleep health, and I'm passionate about protecting you from the dangerous chemicals lurking in conventional mattresses. Many mass-produced mattresses are loaded with harmful toxins that can seriously impact your health:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) evaporate right into the air you breathe while sleeping, causing respiratory irritation, headaches, and dizziness. Common culprits include toluene, formaldehyde, and benzene.
Flame Retardants like PBDEs and organophosphates disrupt your endocrine system and have been linked to developmental problems.
Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen that irritates your respiratory system, skin, and eyes.
Phthalates, which make plastics flexible, have been connected to reproductive issues and developmental problems.
Heavy Metals, including lead, can accumulate in your body with toxic effects.
That's why I handcraft all my mattresses using only certified organic and natural materials in my Sunshine Coast Dōjō. I personally select premium Australian wool, certified organic latex, and A-Grade Australian cotton—ensuring you sleep on a truly clean surface.
For the safest sleep environment:
- Look for proper certifications.
- Choose truly natural materials like those in my mattresses
- Ensure good bedroom ventilation
- Consider using a natural mattress cover
- Be aware of "off-gassing" with conventional mattresses
Your sleep sanctuary shouldn't be a chemical cocktail. I've dedicated my three and a half decade craft to creating the purest sleep environment possible.
United States Dept of Agriculture Organic
United States Dept of Agriculture Organic is a labeling term that indicates that the agricultural product has been produced through approved methods. The organic standards describe the specific requirements that must be verified by a USDA-accredited certifying agent before products can be labeled USDA organic. Overall, organic operations must demonstrate that they are protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and using only approved substances.
Global Organic Latex Standard
Control Union Certifications has pioneered the first global standard for organic latex: the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS). It is highly regarded, especially in the sleep products sector.
LGA
This test evaluates the durability and the resilience characteristics of natural latex. Our rubber scored 99/100 in this test.
ISO 9001:2015
ISO 9001:2015 specifies requirements for a quality management system, its ability to consistently provide products / services that meet customers, statutory / regulatory requirements
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)
This is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria.
SATRA Technology
Our 100% natural flame retardant products comply with SATRA requirements.
ECO Institut
Richard Pieris Natural Foam’s latex blocks have been tested for its components with ECO certification for many many years. Our products have no SBR and additional filler content and have passed with much higher ratings at the test.
OEKO-TEX
This is a testing standard recognized for ‘children- safe’ material.
ABC Labs
This test which is conducted in ABC labs, USA, evaluates the antibacterial efficacy of natural latex.