Yes! In fact, natural latex pillows are easier to maintain healthy and hygienic, than say, feather and down pillows. Indeed, shredded natural latex pillows are antibacterial, antimicrobial, hypoallergenic and anti-dustmite. The only case where shredded natural latex can pose problems for you, is if you get them wet. A little moisture in the air won’t hurt them of course, but definitely don’t take them for a swim in the pool!

Synthetic latex pillows (& blended latex pillows) can be quite smelly. This is because there are a lot of chemicals in them, and only a very small percentage of natural rubber. In some cases people with MCS Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, have reported getting headaches because of their synthetic latex pillows, due to their chemical content. Natural latex has a light natural scent that has often been described as sweet and vanilla-ish. This pillow is OEKO-TEX certified, so you can be sure that you’re not breathing anything toxic. If you would like to order a sensitivity pack, simply contact us!

The rubber latex used for bedding, is all tapped from rubber trees. The latex is manufactured into a consistent product through a “Dunlop” or “Talalay” process. Before the finished latex mixture is poured into the mould, the latex can have fillers, such as polyurethane and chemicals added to the latex to cut down on cost. When these fillers are added, synthetic latex is the final product. Synthetic latex is a blend of latex and fillers which make the synthetic latex cheaper, less durable and more carcinogenic. Most “natural latex” bedding on the market contains fillers. Unfortunately, companies can call latex “Natural Latex” as long as there is a percentage of natural latex in the synthetic blend. So when shopping for truly natural latex bedding, it is best to make sure it is 90% natural latex or more, as opposed to say 50% natural latex, disguised as just Natural Latex. The cost of 100% Natural Latex is always higher, but the durability, sustainability, and health benefits are worth every penny. It is also important to know that 100% natural latex does not exist. Because 100% natural latex is just pure rubber sap, and cannot be made into anything. Natural latex needs at least a little bit of additives, because the sap alone cannot mould into any shape on its own. Our natural latex is 97% natural, according to sample tests performed in Germany.

Natural latex is a very comfortable, flexible and supportive. It conforms to your head and neck, offering support to help keep your spine aligned. It is very adjustable and elastic, meaning that you won’t need to fluff up your pillow as much. Natural latex is also dustmite, mildew, and mold resistant. If you are allergic to dustmites choosing a natural latex pillow can often relieve allergies, and will let you have much sounder sleep.

All our organic pillows are skillfully handcrafted in our design studio, near the beautiful Julian Alps in Slovenia. Every Sasha Pillow, is crafted by the House of Pillows team! The Sasha Pillows are made-to-order: that means the Sasha Pillow you place an order for, is made specially for you! Yeah… Just taking things “off the shelf” doesn’t feel right to us!

Certifications give us a higher level of certainty about what kind of materials & supply chains we’re supporting. We currently have the following three certifications. Here is what they mean.

Oeko-Tex 100, Class 1

Oeko-Tex certifies that the materials have been scientifically tested in independent labs, and are certified safe for humans. Certified Class 1 products, are safe enough for babies and toddlers up to 3 years of age. The labs test for all possible levels of toxicity. They make sure the materials don’t contain anything dangerous that would cause harm to a person coming in contact with them. Oeko-Tex labs tests for over 200 toxic elements, including some that aren’t even required by state law to test.

GOTS

GOTS is the Global Organic Textile Standard. The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibres, including ecological and social criteria. They are backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. The goal of the standard is to have world-wide recognized requirements that ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials, through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labelling to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

Fairtrade

The International FAIRTRADE Certification Mark is an independent certification mark used in over 50 countries. It appears on products as an independent guarantee that a product is produced according to Fairtrade political standards.

Organic cotton is one of the best material for bedding! Indeed, organic cotton is very breathable and transmits moisture away from your skin. This allows you to feel fresh and dry all night. Organic cotton can absorb ⅕ of its weight in moisture, and still feel completely dry. Considering that our bodies release at least 300ml (around 16oz.) of body vapour per night while we sleep, organic cotton comes to the rescue to keep us comfortable and dry. What’s more, organic cotton provides breathable insulation. It keeps you cool in the summer, and thermal insulation during the winter. And unlike synthetics, organic cotton is hypoallergenic. Indeed, it doesn’t cause skin problems, or make preexisting skin problems (such as eczema, dermatitis) worse. Our high thread count organic cotton, makes our Sasha Pillow incredibly soft, super breathable and very durable. It has high tensile strength, making it strong, durable and less likely to rip or tear. Visit this page to learn more about the benefits of organic cotton.

We have material resources here, an ultimate pillow guide here, a guide to choosing the perfect duvet here, and a blog with regularly updated resources here. But don’t worry, if you need any personalised advice on how to choose the perfect bedding that’s right for you, you’re welcome to contact us! Our little team will get back to you as soon as possible with the advice you need!