my new essentia natural memory foam mattressby laurie |
I got my new Essentia latex mattress on Tuesday, and I’m simply loving it so far! It’s natural memory foam and compared to my old spring mattress, it feels like sleeping on thick gel, if you can imagine that. It basically moulds to your shape, in the most comfortable way imaginable. I’d heard that it takes some time to get used to memory foam, but that hasn’t been my experience at all. It’s like a cosy cocoon, in a non-cloying, non-warm way (it is summer after all!).
The mattress is great because:
• it’s made of natural latex, which doesn’t off gas
• it’s glue- and adhesive-free
• it’s entirely biodegradable
• dust mites can’t live in it, so it’s great for anyone with allergies or who suffers from asthma
• if you’re allergic to latex, the processing of the latex destroys the proteins you’re allergic to, so no worries!
• the unbleached organic cotton cover is made with organic dyes and is removable for cleaning
• it’s green – and how happy that makes me!!
How much greener could this all-Canadian company be?
• each mattress is hand made, with the liquid latex poured into a mould and cured, so minimal waste is produced
• Essentia’s website is stored on a windpowered server
• Essentia is a member of 1% for the Planet, an organization that funds green initiatives worldwide
• until Mar. 5, 2010, owners of hybrid and electric vehicles get a 20% discount on all Essentia sleep products. Woohoo!
The mattresses are available online, but if you live near the factory/showroom, which is just outside Montreal, you can try them out in person there, and now there’s also a brand-new store in Toronto, so if you live there, check it out!
Available at: www.myessentia.com; West Laval, Que,
888-764-4116; Toronto, 647-348-0321; Costco (Pure and Classic 8 models)
Price: from $1,299
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Sounds like an ideal product!
Not to be rude but out of curiosity since it is a Canadian Company, why is the price that you quoted in American funds?
Hi there! They sell lots of mattresses in the States and have a number of locations there, but I note that they now say that they sell on par in Canadian funds, so I’ve now taken out the US funds. Thanks for bringing up the point.
Cheers!
Laurie
So 10ish days later, how are you liking it? Still thumbs up?
Still thumbs up! I have to say there’s been no adjustment period, just comfortable, happy sleep. I don’t know if it’s because I picked the right one right off the bat in terms of thinking about how I slept and knowing I needed more support, but I really like it and find it works for me.
Plus, with more and more things in my life, picking what works for the environment whenever possible makes sense to me. I mean, if you have the choice and can do it, why wouldn’t you??
Have a happy day!
Laurie
Which model did you purchase? I’ve just bought the Beausommet and we’re waiting anxiously for it to arrive!
I got the Beausommet, too! You’ll have to let me know what you think when you get yours!
Laurie
We just got our mattress yesterday and I’m feeling good this morning! We also bought the forma spa pillows and they are truly amazing. My hubby seems quite happy too.
It’s been a week and I think it actually softened up a bit in the first two days. Maybe a reaction to being compressed into a roll for shipping? Anyway, we’re still very happy. My husband was really sick the last two days and spent the entire time in bed and it was still comfortable for him after all those hours.