We should definitely pay more attention to what is inside a good mattress! Have a good night and sleep well.
It is common sense that the quality of a mattress is a crucial condition for a good night sleep. It is essential to our inner balance, health and comfort, including the physical condition and intellectual performance, especially memory.
Gabriel García Márquez already commented this issue, on his high praised “Hundred years of solitude”, referring to the problem of insomnia as a harm that turns people into "idiots without a past". It may seem a bit harsh but it is more or less in these terms that the Nobel of Literature points that one of the consequences of the lack of sleep is the forgetfulness and consequent estrangement of one's own identity, which seriously compromises various performances in life.
Going back to the mattress issue let us comment about elements that are not obvious or immediate, such as springs, coating or the so called “memory foam”. Yes, that is right: mattresses themselves may have memory!
So, let's jump into the mattress and focus on an element that is as internal and essential such as the adhesives. For a mattress to be comfortable, as it should be, it is extremely important that it incorporate an adhesive with good balance between adhesion and cohesion, no cold tack, adequate open time and low odor. In the case of the pocket springs application, to guarantee a good bonding adhesion and flexibility are important features.
We should therefore also be aware of the risks arising from harmful chemicals which are sometimes used in the manufacture of mattresses.
The truth is that people are realizing that a healthy mattress will actually make life better and this requires knowledge on the topic on a detailed extent. It should also be noted that, in addition to health dangers, the risks to the environment in which we live should be taken away from sleep, if we are aware of what can be caused by certain elements and compounds that we are supposed to rest on for so many hours.
Some brands are already meeting these market requirements and offer healthy mattress lines that are simply better products made from technologically innovative and, of course, environmentally friendly materials.
It is also essential to ensure that the suppliers of raw materials necessary for the development of mattresses, such as adhesives necessary for their composition, take into account the safety and quality standards that they require. One way to do this will be to confirm the certifications that these companies have about quality and environment, as a way of guaranteeing the quality of the product, the satisfaction of its customers, prevention of pollution and its sustainable development. Colquímica, for instance, is a group certified by the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards, as well as being a member of the SEDEX - Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, which guides the associated companies, according to four fundamental points: health and safety, work regulations, business practices and the environment.
Colquímica is a European company dedicated to the development, production and commercialization of adhesives for industrial applications in various sectors of activity. Pioneers in the launching of hot melt glues in the Iberian Peninsula, Colquímica is currently one of the five largest producers in Europe.
Its experience and thanks to the fact that it is well aware of the market trends always in line with principles of ecology and sustainability,
Colquímica constantly presents new glue solutions and marks a strong presence in the market of mattresses, namely with its kmelt adhesives.
I wish you a good night sleep with the awareness of what's inside your mattress and make sure you choose the best for your health, and the environment. Good rest!
Published by
Sofia Koehler
Vice-president | Colquimica
