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COTS Certified
Certification for organ ic fibers, The Global Organic Textile Standard (COTS) i s a leading textile processing standard. COTS Include ecological and social criteria with independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.
Our Zebrano fabric which covers all Essenti a mattresse s Is COTS ce rt i fi ed Cert if icate issued by ICEA. Bologna Italy.
Columbia Labs Tested
Free of harmful VOC's. In Dec 201 0, Essentia worked with the professor of material science and eng i neering at a leading U.S. un i versity to perform Independent testing of ou r f.J:·,.• for toxic emiss ions. Columbia Ana lyt ical Services were commiss i oned to perform these tests.
Tests confirmed that Essentia natural memory foam show trace VOC's (volatile organic compoun ds), comparable to Latex certif!ed by the Oek Tex 100 standard (Below 0.001 PPM - parts per million).
Ongoing testing is plan red with the university in hopes of discovering more benefits from our material.
Eu rolatex ECO - Standard
The Eurolatex ECO - Standard defines the maximum acceptable llm! ts of substances considered harmful to health and tested by TFI (Deutsches Teppich-Forschungs lnstitut in Aac"ten, Germany)
The substances that are tested fo r include:
• Heavy metals
• Nltrosam i nes
• Pesticides
• Solvents
• Volatile organic components
All Dunlop latex used in Essentia mattresses meet Eurolatex ECO ·Standards.
Gr een America Certi f i ed
Previously known as Co-op America, ':"!!.f!:'!l.J!::!'•.r:;;; i s a non-profit membership organization promoting environmental sustainability, ensuring consumers that they can feel confident that bus inesses bearing this seal operate in such a manner that support workers, communities, and protects the environment at home and ab road.
Essentia has successfully completed Green America's screen ing process and has been app rove d as a socially and environmentally responsible busin ess.
In partnership with Green America, Essentia is committed to and employs extraordinary and innovative practices that benefit its workers, its customers, and the environment.
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CreenGuard Certified
We only use a certified solvent - free, non-toxic adhesives by Simalfa. Our VOC (volatile organic compound) free adhesive is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified"' and GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified.
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Oeko Tex
Our latex Is f.. J.:•:.!..T:.;1.. .!
This is Oeko Tex' s stric test certification availab le classified safe for babies
All Dunlop latex used in Essentia mattresses mee t Eurolatex ECO-Stan d ar ds
Made In Canada
To create healthy & performing mattresses and p illows it is fundamental to know everything about the components which make up these products. This Is why we develop and manufacture our own components.
Manufacturing and distributing Essentia products from a single common location cuts down fuel consumption in transportation, which allows for lx!tter prices and supports the North American economy as many of our are from both Carada a!ld the United States.
All products are manuf?.cturr.d by hand, by the Essentia team, just outside Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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Organic Trade Association
The promotes and protects organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the pcblic. and the economy. OTA Is a leader In advocating and protecting organic standards so consumers can have confidence rn certified organic production.
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Natural
Why Not Go Natural?
All other memory foams are made from petroleum based chemicals. Yuck.
Essentia invented cl rrntww !o 1'1 , free of harmful VOC's, which keeps you sleeping comfy and healthy.
Sleeps Cool
Skip the Sweaty
Nights
The #1 complaint among TempurPedic owners: Sleeping hot! Our natural memory foam sleeps cool, breathing 80% better than ALL the others
Don't Hold Your Breath
Memory foarn mattresses can emit up to 61 chem icals Care to breathe tho se In 8hr / night?
Our Ln:tJr• free from all those harmful VOC's. 3rd party tested by Co l tJmb ia l ab s .
t-: verlasting
Better qual i ty foam s use more product. More product= a longer lasting foam = One mean 2 0 year warranty in our case .
Out Cold . . , All Night
This is why memory foam mattresses are the fastest growing mattress segment in the World. They're outrageously comfortable w;th no pressure points
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No Body Cast
t Move
The #2 complaint among Tempurpedlc mattress owners : The Cast !
Memory foam is temperature sensitive. You get In, you heat up your spot, you si nk i n Now try getting out of that cast when all the foam around yo JJ is hard ... while you're asleep.
Essentia natural memory foam is not· as temperature sensit ive Move easily and freely, we won't hold you back
Essentia Outperforms ALL Memory Foam Mattresses
As you can see from the review grid above, Essentia outperforms other memory foam mattresses i n all respects.
The strongest alternative to Tempurpedic is Essentia. Alte rn at ives to Tempurpedic usually fall short but not us. Essentia 000011
For the price of a Tempur-Pedic you can sleep on an Essentia natural P'H rmJ.t _ fq 1m nntt '\ • We're breathable, certified VOC free and with have all the comfort and pressure relief of TempurPedlc mattresses.
Essentia is the only mattress company aside from Tempur- Pedic to manufacture their own memory foam. Other mattress brands purchase foam from conventional foam manufacturers.
No-Name Brand Comparison
There are very few memory foam manufacturers In North America. Some include Tempur-Pedlc, Carpenter, and Essentia. Some are European and most are Ch i nese .
"Me Too" memory foam mattress retailers may buy from different suppliers but It all derives from the same manufacturers . Since most memory foams are dose to ideuti cal, retailers distinguish themselves with price, reviews, marketing verbiage allthe - while piggybacking on the Tempurpedlc brand. Ask any memory foam mattress company to answer the questions in our nrid above and they'll fall short as well.
Greenwashlng is everywhere, with companies claiming to have eco memory foam mattresses. They'll call them BiOH foams, p lanr based memory foam mattresses or <;o ' ,,, , h , ton •J
Strong chemical odors or off-gassing and sleeping hot remain major issues because only 2-20% ot the chemicals are replaced with natural ingredients.
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Health Issues with Memory Foam Mattresses
The toxicity ot memory foam mattresses have real health implications. Memory foam mattresses tested emitted VOC's, up to 61 toxic chemicals, including the carcinogen's benzene and naphthalene. Headaches, migraines, feeling sick, nausea, and difficulty breathing are common reactions from inhaling the fumes of chemically derived memory foam mattresses. So
The ·tia Difference
Essentia is the only brand to successfully improve memory foam because we've solved the issues instead of masking them. We've addressed all previous issues with memory foam mattresses and health.
It took years to develop our patented vnc free ' II ... ,, and molding process.
Comfort, <.luality without Compromise. P I !{. ·
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1) The world's only
2) Breathes 80% better than all other memory foam.
3) Outrageously comfortable.
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long Best Value
When it comes to comfort, durability, health, and eco-friendliness, Essentia trumps.
Comfort & Support
Our mattresses outperform all types; memory foam mattresses, l atex mattresses and soring mattresses. Competition falls short in all tests.
Pressure Relief
Comfort is determined by pressure relief. With Essentla mattressP.s, pressure points are eliminated so there's proper blood circulation, no tossing and turn i ng. The result is an undisturbed, restful nights sleep. Pressure relief for Essentia's memory foam is an astounding
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12.25 mmHg@ 2001bs , comparecl to the leading Tempur- Pedic measured at only 1 5-28 mmHg. See r s \··
Sleeping In the wrong position every night affects your health Spinal alignment is particularly Important for proper disc re - hydration, blood circulation and an overall recuperative sleep. Our medical support mattresses are engineered for superior spinal alignment, support and comfort.
Essentla mattresses are easily among the best memory foam mattresses on the market.
DurabiOty
How long should a mattress be comfortably 20 years+ -Spring mattresses lose 16% of their support in the 1st year.
- Merraory foam mattresses are similar to couch foam when it comes to durability. Some lose support rather qurckly, others feel good for years.
- latex foam mattresses can last almost as long as Essentia mattresses depending on their quality.
Green
Could it get any better than biodegradable mattresses? Read more on how ue'- ru w r urodl!et 'i is
Tox9c
Mattresses are surprisingly unhealthy. Not ours. Most mattresses are made with toxic foams, glues, chemically treated fabrics and are a breeding ground for dust mites and other allergens.
Essentla mattresses are made from a slew of natural ingredients designed to keep your sleep healthy
Essentla Natural Memory Foam
Breathabll lty Is a common and major complaint among memory foam mattress owners. This is because even the best memory foam mattresse s on the market are synthetic and made from petrochemicals . Essentia developed a ·.1tll·· n· whkh is 80% more breathable. By replacing the petrochemicals with nat u ral ingredients such as ni1tur.lllut lAX. 011\ , plant extracts and water we've created a healthy alterr.ative to petroleum based synthetic mernory foam mattresses.
Benefits of our Natural Memory Foam
a) 80% better breathability. Result : Breathes Hke cotton, not polyester No trapped heat. You won't get hot and sticky.
b) A foam that has no chemical odor and is or h an11 f!JI _ (off-gass i ng)
Off-gassing causes eye irritation, skin irritation , headaches and migraines .
Off-gassing is recognized as harmful by health care institutions for patients with respiratory problems - why should they be offered to healthy people? Read more about h 1!; 111 ..
c) A product than doesn't pollute during manufacturing. Over 1 million tons of toxic chemicals leach Into the environment annually by petrochemical based memory foams and glues.
Our employees don't need protective gear and henefit from a safe work environment.
Exclusive Molding Technology
All mattresses are composed of layers Both spring and memory foam mattresses are composed of layers. Some Essentia models such as ou r B and Qor.n ,eust- use our patented molding technology. Molding them together creates a permanent bond and ;.\llrl con:tforr All our other mattresses contain completely safe and non - toxic VOC free natural liquid latex and acrylic resin adhesive.
Facts :
- Most adhesives used in mattress manufacturing emit toxic fumes for the first 2- 3 years.
- Fumes from some adhesives cause cancer according to the IRTA. (Institute for Research and Technical Ass istance)
- We Inhal e these fumes for 8 hours per night 365 days per year.
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Tox i c Free Fire Retardant (FR)
All matlress sold in the United States as of 2007 are required to t)ass an FR test Essentia uses a Kevlar based fire retardant which is VOC free, t:ontalning no toxic chemicals. Chemicals used In n1actress n1ctnufacturers, including leading brands, have been linked to cancer, hP.art, lung and kidney damage etc.
Vis it our pagP on rJrt. 1r1 "c;•J.-c; for 1nore information.
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1) Foam Density popu:ur (o; :n d·::1sity ilu s !itt:\! to tlo ·1/ith t:l.:! fee; :Jf ;-. ;; nd .ns rr.o rc to do L;'th its durability \ 5 pound f"ot ' O,L1 \":11 out':.s: ; memory by ln w c rage of · 0
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A rr. attress 1:.0, or load r"ng.:s f:·om 0 to 10. T:l'! of qua;ity :ne mor: foa:-n ma:trer.s!s on ma: :,et ratt: 10 and 16 ILD. of the top i'o11m .se> ha•;e mult;pb :ar<:.; wit hi:! i'o<!m, c;;ch · .itil • uWP.rer.t mmHp, ,.. corr:f.>rt :"'vel the c'IQr:<
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Essentia Natural Memory Foam vs Regula r Vi sco Memory Foam
Rcgdor m::rr.xy ioam, ;. lso kno·N:l as v:sco-el.tstic r.1c.n•o.y foam o: visco fo"m, Is ll'adc with pt:tro .e l.ln ; Llas.:!d cl;<::rr.ica :s . Bc<a:J;c foarr is a synth..:Uc it tra r:s in :,ody 11-" J.t •imilar <o :he way -•1'' ? .\ .nd po>t·:::>ter fabr!cs C:o. di ·,romfort '! ld che:nical ;.re l_s u e , fo . n .t.::-rory fo<.; :n ti ue to t:1!.:ir cbe:n!t:al '- .·: . ·:,! .. ; !'.. '". . r ··7 :s is 80% more breathable t :,,r. co:1•.--e.1tiona i fc1rr. 'I ;d :us no chemical odor .
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