A Zippered Mattress is an Absolute Game Changer
Superior Value
A zippered mattress is far more cost-effective than traditional options due to its unique ability to be repaired as needed over time.
You also have the option to upgrade as your needs or preferences evolve.
Exceptionally Eco-Friendly
The repairability of a zippered mattress makes it a true champion of the environment
Plus, you can choose to use wholly organic and sustainable materials, further minimizing your environmental impact.
Customized Comfort
By handpicking your materials and firmness levels, you create a sleep surface that’s uniquely suited to your body.
Durability for Decades
With the ability to easily replace or upgrade components over time, zippered mattresses promise unparalleled durability that stands the test of time.
While traditional mattresses typically need to be replaced every 6 to 8 years (and often don’t even last that long), a well-maintained zippered mattress can last for decades, making it an exceptional long-term investment.
Do You REALLY Know What You’re Sleeping On?
Some modern factory-sealed mattresses may contain components associated with chemicals and materials that could raise health or environmental concerns.
Industrial Glues
Industrial glues are frequently used in factory-sealed mattress construction due to their powerful adhesive properties. However, these glues may contain potentially hazardous volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including formaldehyde.
Prolonged exposure to high levels of VOCs has been associated with short-term health concerns, such as eye and respiratory irritation, as well as potential long-term risks, including certain cancers. In factory-sealed mattresses, buyers are unable to confirm whether or not these glues are present, as the materials are inaccessible and typically not disclosed.
FRAGRANCEs
Some mattresses are treated with “fragrances,” which can be made up of hundreds (or even thousands) of different chemicals. These scented additives help conceal odors produced during manufacturing. However, they may trigger allergic reactions and, in some cases, include phthalates that can interfere with hormone function.
Chemical Flame Retardants
Factory-sealed mattresses may include chemical flame retardants to meet flammability regulations. These can include halogenated flame retardants such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), brominated tris (BT), and chlorinated tris (CT).
Studies have linked certain flame retardants to health concerns, including liver toxicity, impaired learning and neurological effects, altered thyroid hormones, reproductive issues, immunotoxicity, endocrine disruption, and an increased risk of cancer.
FiberGlass
Fiberglass is frequently used as a fire barrier in factory-sealed mattresses to comply with flammability standards. While fiberglass itself is non-toxic, exposure to fiberglass dust can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, throat, and skin. Long-term or repeated inhalation of fiberglass dust has the potential to contribute to respiratory issues. In factory-sealed mattresses, fiberglass is typically embedded within the cover, but if the mattress cover is damaged or removed, consumers may unknowingly be exposed to these fibers.
Polyurethane Foam
Many mattresses use polyurethane foam, which may emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for years. Certain VOCs may irritate the respiratory system, worsen asthma, and increase the risk of cancer. Despite its name, ‘memory foam’ is simply another form of polyurethane, often mixed with small amounts of plant oils and other chemicals that also release VOCs. Even ‘plant-based’ foam typically relies heavily on polyurethane.
Additionally, exposure to moisture in some polyurethane foams may produce byproducts called semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs), which research has linked to neurotoxins and carcinogens such as naphthalene and benzo(a)pyrene.
Save Money Now & for Decades to Come 💰
The beauty of a mattress with a zippered cover is how easily you can access the inside layers to customize, repair, and upgrade… for many, many years to come.
A Zippered Mattress is Customizable, Repairable, and Upgradable
Factory-Sealed Mattresses are an Environmental Disaster
We throw away many millions of mattresses yearly, most with expensive components that are still in great shape.
Simply because modern mattresses are designed to be unrepairable.
It’s become a massive environmental disaster on a global scale.
HOWEVER!
A mattress with a zippered cover is fixable, changeable, and upgradable… for decades.