Natural latex is a sticky and milky liquid, which comes from tropical rubber trees (Hevea Brasiliensis) and consists mainly of rubber particles and water. We only use natural latex from controlled plantations, according to stringent quality standards.
Latex foam consists of millions of microscopic cells, which allow a permanent airstream through their intercellular spaces due to a particularly open cell structure. This means that a mattress made of natural latex is permanently ventilated by the sleeper's movement. Thanks to its unsurpassed elasticity, natural latex adapts perfectly to the body's natural movement during sleep. Therefore, the spine always rests in a correct position and becomes perfectly relaxed. Equal pressure distribution improves blood circulation and prevents pain.
By baking latex foam without any synthetic glues or adhesives, it becomes a high-quality product. At the end of the manufacturing process, the natural latex mattresses are thoroughly washed and dried. High temperatures destroy potential allergenic proteins that could have arisen whilst baking or drying. Natural latex is a high-quality product, whose whole manufacturing process is strictly controlled to always conform to standard specifications. Tests at the „Morton Thiokol Research and Development Instititute" in Massachusetts showed that products made of natural latex are, on the one hand, resistant to mould growth and fungal infestation, and on the other hand, hypoallergenic. Furthermore, recently conducted studies of „Centexbel", the centre for textile research in Belgium, revealed that natural latex is also resistant to house dust mites.
Certified by eco-INSTITUT
The eco-INSTITUT confirms that the tested RELAX products comply with the strict eco-INSTITUT-Label criteria. The latex materials tested are made from 100% natural latex. In addition, the tested products comply with the specified limit values for substances including nitrosamines, pesticides and chlorophenols.
The certificate confirms that RELAX latex products
- are made from 100% natural latex
- comply with the strict limit values for chlorophenols, including PCP
- have undergone extensive testing for harmful substances and emissions
- meet the strict requirements for nitrosamines
- have been successfully tested for a wide range of pesticides and pyrethroids
The eco-INSTITUT
Around 40 years ago, the certification body was founded under the management of Dr Frank Kuebart and Dr Hans-Ulrich Krieg as eco-Umweltinstitut in Cologne’s Südstadt district. Today, operating as eco-INSTITUT Germany GmbH, it runs more than 150 emission test chambers made of glass and stainless steel in state-of-the-art facilities covering 1,500 m² on the former Carlswerk site in Cologne-Mülheim.
