Hi Darsh.

Good questions.

Fire retardant labels?

You would have thought that they would have one attached wouldn't you.

I have just stripped my bed back to check my toppers and no - there are no FR labels attached.

There is a label which states that the product has been checked for harmful substances (Oeko-Tex standard) and a care label but that's it.

I have just had a quick look through the The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 and in the interpretation it does state; “furniture” means– (a)furniture of any description which is ordinarily intended for private use in a dwelling and includes beds and divans (including the bases and headboards of both), sofa-beds, children’s furniture, cots (including carry-cots, playpens, prams and pushchairs and any other article of a like nature and use designed to contain a baby or small child), cushions, high-chairs, mattresses (of any size) and pillows, but does not include bedding or floor coverings (including carpets and mats); Coolmax is a registered brand and a trademark of INVISTA.

There are several other brands of wicking fabrics used on mattresses such as Outlast and Climasmart etc.

Personally, I am a little sceptical about the use of these 'Hi Performance' fabrics on a mattress - I can see the potential benefits when used on sports apparel but I think the extra money spent on the HP fabric can be better spent on good quality cotton bedding.

There is also the element of proof to consider.

Apart from manufacturers and suppliers statement that they do attribute to a cooler nights sleep, I haven't seen anything yet that can entirely convince me of this.

Good questions Darsh and I will be looking more into this when time allows.

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