Quotes by synthetic material suppliers

FOAMEX

For the past several years, viscoelastic foams, often called “memory” foams, have been the hottest material in premium bedding—in more ways than one.  Memory foams have the ability to conform to your personal body shape, thereby providing customized support just where you need it.  But, many people find that memory foams also tend to trap body heat, making them uncomfortably warm to sleep on. Full article can be read at http://www.foamex.com/aerus.htm

Dow Chemical

Traditional polyurethane foams are known to emit amines that can create unpleasant odors during manufacturing and in end products. Full artile can be read at http://www.dow.com/voractiv/benefits/odors.htm?filepath=&fromPage=BasicSearch

A common complaint among end-users of new furniture and bedding products is that the foam sometimes emits strong odors. In fact, a leading consumer reporting magazine cited odor as a top reason to not recommend a major bedding manufacturer’s product. With time, these odors tend to fade, but some consumers are so bothered by the smell, that they wind up returning the item. Full artile can be read at http://www.dow.com/voractiv/furn.htm?filepath=&fromPage=BasicSearch