Standards for NAOMI Member Manufacturers

1. Must be free of synthetic fabrics

2. No fabrics may be treated with any chemicals suspected of being toxic, even at low levels

3. All wool must be from sheep raised according to organic standards

4. Wool must be processed according to organic standards and be free of Polyester fibers. This requires that the wool is processed at a facility that does not process polyester or chemically laden cotton batting

5. Any wool used must be tested free of arsenic and lead

6. All inner, hidden fabrics and fibers, must be certified according to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards)

7. All cotton batting used must be certified organic and processed according to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards)

8. Any other natural fibers used must be certified organic (cotton, silk).

9. Fibers used must also be processed according to GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards), no chemical processing allowed

10. Any rubber used must be tested free of benzene, toluene, pthalates, SBR, petroleum additives, formaldehyde, arsenic, lead at under .001 ppm

11. Any glue used must be free of formaldehyde, phenolated compounds and must be disclosed

The only exceptions are: thread, metal springs, rubber as these have no certifications in the works anywhere in the world

By following these standards we are trying to make it easier for consumers to choose either an organic mattress or a natural mattress. If a manufacturer cannot meet these standards, we would then call them a natural mattress manufacturer. If they meet or exceed these standards, they would be an organic mattress manufacturer. This standard protects consumers from end products that may not be as pure as the customer believes.

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