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[phoenix]

Hi Just Right,

The pictures were over the 2 MB forum limit for posting images which is why you were getting the error. I resized them and added them to your post

The bad news is that I got the stinging sensation in my sinuses again and I’m sure it was coming from something on or in those two mattresses. I took a good long series of breaths through my nose while close to the surface of the Goldleaf and could feel (not smell, just feel) something entering my sinuses that was not my friend. Again, after we left the store the stinging began. I’m sure that a night spent on one of those mattresses would give me a raging sinus headache.

That’s unfortunate. I’m not sure what you could be reacting to but it could be something you are particularly sensitive to in any of the materials in the mattress including any glue that is used.

We could buy one for my wife because she had no problems with either mattress. But further reading suggests that what I’m ‘smelling’ is fire retardant sprayed onto the mattress cover. So,I don’t want her exposed to those chemicals either.

Since Jamison is answering your questions it may be worthwhile to ask them what they are using as a fire retardant. I tend to think that it’s probably not a “spray” (and is probably a viscose/silica based inherent material which I would consider to be “safe”) but of course this is possible as well. It could also be some kind of treatment used for the cover fabric.

Its too bad because they have gone to a lot of trouble to make a very attractive cover.

Yes … it would be a shame because I agree that the cover is very attractive.

Maybe this one would do: 9" SkyBed® Natural Latex from www.habitatfurnishings.com/latex_mattress.html. It uses wool as the fire retardant layer and they have a one year free trial (except for return shipping). I might ask for a sample to see if it smells.

A forum search on Habitat (you can just click this) will bring up many posts with my comments and more information about them. While they do use good materials (latex) in their mattresses … they are not the best “value” IMO and they don’t offer any options to fine tune their mattresses after a purchase. They are also a different design from the Jamison’s you have tested.

If you are looking in the direction of an online purchase … you will find a list of the members here that sell online in post #21 here where you will find better value and better options for choosing a design and fine tuning the feel and performance after a purchase as well.

Phoenix