Hypoallergenic Mattress Material

Sensitive Sleep Environments

These materials are essential for applications serving populations with respiratory issues or skin sensitivities:

• Infant and Children's Bedding: Used as the primary ticking material to reduce exposure to potential irritants during development.
• Allergy/Asthma Sufferers: Ticking and pillow covers designed to be easily machine washable, removing trapped allergens efficiently.
• Eczema and Dermatology Wards: Fabrics with smooth surfaces and minimal chemical residues to prevent friction and irritation on sensitive skin.

The tight fiber structure is also a key factor in limiting the food source and growth environment for dust mites.

Composition and Certification Details

Core Advantages for Sensitive Users

• Verified Safety Profile: Certified by independent third parties (Oeko-Tex), providing objective proof of freedom from tested harmful substances.
• Reduced Irritation: Smooth fiber surfaces and minimal fiber shedding prevent physical irritation to the skin and respiratory system.
• Moisture Management: Fibers like Tencel naturally manage moisture, creating a less hospitable environment for mold and mildew, which are common allergens.
• Clean Production Path: Focus on materials and processes that introduce minimal contaminants throughout the manufacturing chain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Is "hypoallergenic" the same as "anti-microbial"?
• A: No. Hypoallergenic means the material has a low potential to cause allergic reactions, primarily through purity and physical structure. Anti-microbial involves active agents to inhibit biological growth. A material can be both, but the terms refer to different properties.

• Q: Does your Organic Cotton carry GOTS certification?
• A: While our Native and Organic Cotton fabrics are processed to Oeko-Tex Standard 100 safety standards, specific Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certification for the entire supply chain is available upon client request for specific projects and volumes.

• Q: How do you control linting in your knit fabrics?
• A: Linting is controlled through the use of high-quality, long-staple fibers, optimal yarn twist, and specific singeing/shearing processes during finishing to remove surface fibers before the fabric is rolled.

Fiber Purity and Processing Guide

To ensure hypoallergenic performance, material selection follows strict criteria:

• Source Consistency: Prioritizing suppliers who can document the low heavy metal content and trace element purity of the raw fibers.
• Natural Fiber Preparation: Using mild scouring and bleaching processes that maintain the fiber's natural integrity and pH neutrality.
• Dye Selection: Utilizing dyes confirmed to be free of known sensitizers and complying with the Oeko-Tex banned list.

Manufacturing and Clean Room Protocol

Production is focused on preventing contamination:

• Dedicated Chemical Vats: Using separate vats for standard and certified clean finishing agents to avoid cross-contamination.
• Process Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of process water quality and fabric pH levels at the final wash stage.
• Packaging: Immediate rolling and packaging in sealed plastic to prevent post-production airborne contamination during storage and transport.