What’s the one thing that keeps you from buying totally organic? Most people would say price.

In a survey of consumers buying organic beauty products, 80 percent said the main factor affecting their purchasing decisions is price. And while most U.S. consumers are willing to spend a little extra cash on organic food products, price is still a major drawback for many families.

When it comes to your mattress, however, it makes sense to make the investment and pay a premium price to get the safest, healthiest option. 

Did you know there are very, very few legal limitations regarding what chemicals can be used in a mattress? With that in mind, we wanted to share our own list of toxic chemicals that are not supportive of good, healthy sleep — but that are nonetheless used in many conventional (and cheap) mattresses.

Next time you’re in the market for a mattress, keep in mind the following list of suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, and ingredients that shouldn’t be in your mattress. 

Lucky for you, you can always trust that Happsy mattresses are certifiably organic and free from any of these harmful chemicals.

We do not use:

Antibacterial Treatments

Antimony

Azo Dyes

Biobased Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Biocides

Boric Acid

Chemical Flame Retardants

Chemical Flame Retardant Barriers

Chlorinated Tris

Eco Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Fluoropolymers (used to repel water)

Formaldehyde

Glues or Adhesives

GMO cotton or other GMO fibers

Melamine Resin

Memory Foam or Other Forms of Polyurethane Foam

Nanoparticles

PentaBDE

Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs)

Pesticides

Phthalates

Plant Based Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Plant Derived Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Polyurethane Foam

Soyfoam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Soybean Foam (polyurethane foam with soybean oil mixed in)

Synthetic Latex (Styrene Butadiene Latex)

Synthetic/Natural Latex Blends

Toxic Dyes

Triclosan

Styrene

Vinyl