Natural Latex vs. Conventional FoamAll products offered by Pine Street Natural Interiors are completely safe and sustainable. Inside Green™ technology, used in our upholstered furniture, provides 100% healthy and sustainable products, from the FSC certified hardwoods, to organic cotton and wool, natural latex, non-toxic glues and organic fabrics washed with eco-friendly detergents. And absolutely no fire retardants. Concerning flammability, here is some information on the components in our products that specifically address this issue: Natural Latex vs. Conventional Foam The raw material for GOTS certified organic latex is a renewable resource and is obtained from the sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis (rubber) tree; this material was once widely used for cushioning. Rubber trees are cultivated, mainly in South East Asia, through a new planting and replanting program by large scale plantation and small farmers to ensure a continuous sustainable supply of natural latex. Natural latex is both recyclable and biodegradable, and is mold, mildew and dust mite resistant. It is not highly flammable and does not require fire retardant chemicals to pass the Cal 117 test. It has little or no off-gassing associated with it. Because natural rubber has high energy production costs (although a smaller footprint than either polyurethane or soy-based foams, and is restricted to a limited supply, it is more costly than petroleum based foam. Wool
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