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Research work conducted by Sustainable Technologies Initiative (STI), a company based in the UK, shows some very effective alternative ways by which mattress manufacturers can provide for more environment-friendly sleeping solutions.

Mattresses are conventionally made using various synthetic materials that often carry adverse effects to the environment, especially when these are not properly disposed. By pushing the use of natural fibers from recycled wool, cotton and other organic materials, in place of foam padding or synthetic fibers which used to be the common practice, Sustainable Technologies Initiative believes that the move does not only help the environment, it also improves the competitiveness of the industry through lowered manufacturing costs. Further to that, consumers are provided better sleeping alternatives as studies have also indicated that natural products bring bigger and better benefits.

Designer Anki Spets created very simple designs for Area Beddings using a lot of the basic colors. It specifically hopes to imbibe modernity with a bit of that serene feeling, making the bedroom a lot more comfortable place to be in.

From classic 100% natural fibers and organic materials, Area bed sets are very easy to take care, without losing its quality and appearance.

The dimensions of the bed sets are as follows:

This mattress pad from Rawganique is made of organic materials deemed very safe for the baby. Soft and silky, it protects your baby from dust mites and at the same time, provides for comfortable sleep.

The mattress has a dimension of 28″ x 52″ and it can be cared for by machine washing and regularly airing.

Australian made Biome bed linens are made from a combination of hemp and cotton materials, so it is softer, stronger in quality and very environment friendly. It is very absorbent and is comfortable no matter what the temperature is, hence it promotes better sleep. Because it is made of organic materials, it has anti-bacterial and hypo-allergenic properties — perfect for those with sensitive conditions.

The set comes with a fitted sheet, a flat sheet and two pillow covers.

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Kenneth Cobonpue, a Filipino designer, created this Voyage Bed using local organic materials, such as abaca, and employing hand-weaving techniques. In fact, most of his creations are designed as such, and these are showcased on his website.

The Voyage Bed may also be made for outdoors using polyethylene and steel frames.

Unison bedding is more of a play in colors as its main design element. Designers Robert Segal and Alicia Rosauer drew inspirations from nature, architecture and photography in coming up with this modern look. The beddings are made of organic materials, too.

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Have you ever wondered how the latest and modern mattresses came to be? When did it all start? Would it surprise you to learn that “modern mattresses” dated as far back as the Renaissance era? Of course at that time, the term “modern” was meant connote a sleeping space that was hygienic.

Today though, modern mattresses pertains to something different. With the advances in technology, a simple, hygienic, modern mattress has turned into a great scientific invention.

Carrying a modern geometric weave design, this ivory blanket is an all-weather bed piece that keeps one very cool and comfortable during hot summer months, but amply warm and covered during the colder months. Fitting any classic or standard mattress, the ivory blanket is created with organic materials by Loop.

The name LOOP has a couple of meanings: It refers to the loops on a towel that make the fabric absorbent and it’s also about our earth, which we can think of as one giant closed-loop system. If we put harmful chemicals into our environment, they stay within our environment, and end up in unintended places polluting our air, soil and waterways.