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Advantages of pure natural rubber for the user #3

6. August 2018 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

For people, who make a point of sleeping healthy and restful “cradle to cradle” natural rubber manufactured in the “Talalay-method” is not only environmental friendly and sustainable it also combines many further advantages. When producing a sustainable and orthopedic sleeping system, outstanding quality of raw materials should be regarded.

Natural materials like 100 % sheep wool, 100 % solid wood and 100 % natural rubber perfectly support your healthy sleep. Here, especially the combination of slat frame, mattress and bedding is important. A double-sided, flexible slat frame supports perfect pressure in relation to body weight and cares for sufficient support. This enhances microcirculation in the smallest blood vessels (capillaries). Optimal functioning of our cardio-vascular-system depends to 70 % on capillaries. The capillaries form a fine network in our body tissues as well as organs and enable the exchange of substances between the tissue and the blood. All capillaries put in a row would be about 150,000 km long!

Normally, natural rubber mattresses are amongst the heaviest on the market. Therefore, the base is very important. Due to a double-sided, freely suspended and highly flexible slat frame a natural rubber mattress of only 5 – 7.5 cm is needed for a dynamic-orthopedic sleeping. Like this, your 100 % natural rubber mattress remains easy-care and hygienic its total lifespan of more than 20 years.

Following, the advantages of pure natural rubber for the user summed up:

100 % natural rubber mattresses with the “cradle to cradle” resp. QuL certificate actually consist of 100 % nature – meaning 100 % natural rubber. Even the materials needed (Sulphur and salts) for foaming/vulcanization are from natural origin.
Unlike in viscoelastic foams often common, no chemical flame retardants are used.
Guaranteed no evaporations of air- or water soluble toxicants (VOCs).
100 % natural rubber has an antibacterial effect and is resistant to dust mites and mold. Dust mites prefer a humid-warm surrounding which they will not find in natural rubber mattresses. Are you sensitive to dust mites? Then, using 100 % natural rubber mattresses often prevent resp. alleviate allergies and therewith support sleep.
Its high breathability is unique. The cellular structure of natural rubber is very open and therefore ventilated like no other mattress core foam. This counteracts humidity and enables an optimal dry and warm microclimate in bed. Especially when combined with a sheep wool pad and cover. This combination is cooling in summer and warming in winter.
Mattresses from 100 % natural rubber are also suitable for latex allergic persons. Because, this allergy normally is a “contact-allergy”. Due to the thick and solid shell made of kbA cotton there is no direct contact.
These mattresses have a high tensile strength, are highly elastic and springy and ensure a high point elasticity. This creates a unique resilience and they fatigue less rapid than similar products made of synthetic foams.
100 % natural rubber reacts flexible on body pressure and therefore enables an orthopedic correct positioning and optimal regeneration of spine, intervertebral discs, muscles, tendons, ligaments as well as fascia structure. No pressure marks arise, especially when combined with a freely suspended slat frame. This prevents from back pain existing back pain gets “passive therapy” during sleep.
100 % natural rubber mattresses are non-electrically conductive and contain no metals. Therefore, they don’t couple to electromagnetic fields and don’t distort the natural earths’ magnetic field. This makes them the perfect choice for metal-free sleeping.
100 % natural rubber is five times thicker than e.g. polurethan foam. Out of this reason its life expectancy is about two to three times higher. 100 % natural rubber mattresses worldwide belong to the most durable mattresses with a life expectancy of at least 20 to 25 years.
Consider the sensibility of natural rubber to heat and UV radiation. Mattresses made of 100 % natural rubber never should be exposed to direct sunlight. Because, with organic natural rubber mattresses UV impermeable covers are waived. An ideal cover of natural rubber mattresses consists of 100 % kbA cotton.

A SAMINA dream made of merino sheep wool

2. July 2018 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

Duvets and pads filled with 100 % bio sheep wool in merino quality care for a heavenly sleeping experience. Furthermore, sheep wool is said to be an intelligent natural fiber and has climate-regulating characteristics. During winter, it keeps comfortably warm, during summer, it is pleasantly cool and has the effect of a natural air-condition. Find here information to the SAMINA duvet assortment.

Advantages of sheep wool

One of the greatest advantages of sheep wool is the ability to absorb surplus humidity and to release it into the surrounding air. This means in specific, that sheep wool is able to temporarily store humidity up to about 30 % of its own weight. So, if you are suffering under increased sweating you are clearly going to benefit from this effect. Because, neither your bed nor your duvet will feel damp or wet. Furthermore, this also prevents from disagreeable dust mites since they prefer a wet and damp habitat. Sheep wool on the other hand keeps your bed dry as well as comfortably warm. It furthermore is highly breathable. Sheep wool also neutralizes pollutants – sweat as well as air pollutants.

Merino sheep wool: soft and cuddly

Unlike ordinary sheep wool, merino sheep wool cares for a plus in cuddliness. The wool of merino sheep is more voluminous, denser, as well as soft and cuddly by nature. Also, thanks’ to its wool grease (lanolin) it is a self-cleaning natural fiber. Therefore, the lanolin content of the wool should not be destroyed by machine wash. Unlike other natural fillings – like down feathers, for example – sheep wool is a renewable raw material and its production is not harming any animals.

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Improve your sleeping quality with a proper pillow

26. February 2018 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

The sleeping quality not only depends on the proper sleeping underlay. When it comes to healthy, restful sleep a proper pillow is decisive. When looking for your personal favorite, you soon are going to realize that not all pillows are the same. There is a wide range to choose from which makes it really difficult to find the right one. Not only the size and form are important, but also the materials used as well as the purpose. The following criteria support you in your decision.

Requirements

The main task of a pillow is to care for an ergonomic positioning of the cervical spine. Meaning, the cervical spine gets optimal support and is relieved during lying. Otherwise it might lead to a bend in the neck, tensions and pain in the neck and shoulder region as well as head ache might arise. Furthermore, a proper pillow contributes to an optimal bedding climate.

Proper size

The size of the pillow is important. Only your head and your neck should rest on your pillow, but not your shoulders. A size from 40 x 80 cm seems to be perfect.

A proper pillow for any sleeping position

No matter which your preferred sleeping position is – a suitable pillow prevents from the bend in the neck in any sleeping position. For back sleepers it is advisable that the pillow perfectly adapts to the head and neck-line and fills the arising gap in the neck. This prevents from an overextension in the neck and from unpleasant tensions. When preferring the lateral position your perfect pillow cares for a straight line from your thoracic spine up to the cervical spine. When lying on your stomach, your spine can’t take a straight position. Furthermore, your breathing is obstructed. But, there are pillows specially designed for stomach sleepers that care for an optimal positioning of the head and a relaxed breathing.

Perfect filling material

It is important to use breathable and moisture-regulating filling materials to ensure an optimal sleeping climate. Here, natural and bio-active sheep wool has remarkable advantages. Sheep wool has an excellent moisture regulation and a high self-cleaning ability.

Your way to your pillow

The criteria mentioned above help to narrow down the selection of pillows available. Take your time to find your perfect pillow and seek expert advice. Test your pillow in stores specialized on healthy sleep.

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Your pillow for travelling

8. January 2018 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

Soft and snuggly and yet small and practical – that’s how your perfect pillow for travelling should be. It suits into every suitcase, it snuggles your head-neck-area and even cares for orthopedic standards for an optimal support. Theoretically, because – not every pillow for travelling meets these expectations.

The SAMINA travel-pillow-assortment

With the travel pillow “Papillon” SAMINA created a pillow that fulfills all criteria mentioned above and even smells lovely. Especially in semisitting position the head and neck area are optimally supported. Its extraordinary form and mode of action are convincing all along the line. 100 % bio-sheep-wool bestow a particular cozy effect. And with the size of 28×48 cm it is easily stowed away in your suitcase.

The SAMINA Neck Pillow is a trusted travelling companion, too. It securely positions and supports your neck. At home, too, the Neck Pillow ensures a comfortable positioning and support of the sensitive neck area.

You don’t want to do without your familiar pillow on holidays? Simply put a small format into your suitcase: the “TV and/or travel-pillow” convinces with its size of 40×40 cm and 100 % bio-wool-filling. Learn more about our wide range of pillows.

Sheep wool – perfect travelling companion

Sheep wool not only convinces with softness but also with its climate regulating effect. It is cooling in summer time and warming in winter. Also, it absorbs toxins and humidity.

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5 hints for baby’s perfect sleep environment

29. June 2017 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

For babies the sleep environment, too, plays a significant role when it comes to healthy, restful sleep. A good sleep environment optimally supports regeneration and development of your child during the night. Here, it is important that your child doesn’t get too warm (i.e. with a too warm blanket) resp. that the breathing is not hindered. Following, find some hints for baby’s perfect sleep environment.

What to consider for baby’s perfect sleep environment

Sleeping position: During the first 12 months, place your baby on its back for sleeping. Thus, your baby has maximum freedom of movement with arms and legs. Also, breathing is not obstructed. Except are cases, in which babies must lie prone due to therapeutic reasons. Should your child prefer the prone position consider the following:
– Place your baby on an underlay that prevents from sinking in.
– Don’t use a pillow. This prevents overheating and a tailback of breathing air (inhaling the own breathing air).
– Use a baby-sleeping-bag instead of a cover.
Sleeping in parents’ bedroom: Place a cot in your bedroom. Like this, your baby will feel sheltered and comfortable. Furthermore, your regular breathing noises positively influence your baby’s breathing regulation. And – not only for your baby it will be advantageous, when the bedroom is smoke-free. By the way: this applies for any room in your home.

Room climate and air circulation: Regular ventilation and a room temperature of 16° to 18° C are the base for an optimal room climate. Also, a humidity of 40 – 60 % is important.

Cover and pillow: A baby-sleeping-bag is advisable during the first 12 months. This prevents from unintentionally blocking the breathing. Then, a light cover and a flat pillow are advisable. Pay attention to use natural materials.

Bedding: Your child is spending some time in bed. Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to a toxic-free bedding. Here, nature-like materials that assure an optimal regulation of humidity are advisable. A mattress made of natural rubber and sheep wool and cotton for all items with body contact are advisable. Bio-active sheep wool has a climate-regulating effect and therefore cares for a dry and warm bedding climate.

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The proper pillow for stomach sleepers

20. June 2017 von Redaktion Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be nice to wake up fresh and energetic every morning, not having to worry about back pain or tensions and without any superfluous pillow imprints in the face? Especially stomach sleepers are well aware of these problems. But, how does a suitable pillow for stomach sleepers look like?

The proper pillow for stomach sleepers

What to do with the arms, where shall I turn my head to and how shall I shape the pillow so that I can rest comfortably? Typical questions for sleeping in prone position. Is the pillow too high, you feel a pull in your neck. Tensions and tension headache are the consequences. Is the pillow too wide, there is no room for breathing; to make room, the pillow is pushed together. But, this squeezes the feeling – the pillow is too high. Some do without a pillow and rest on their arms. Not very comfortable in the long run.

So, being a stomach sleeper you need a pillow that leaves room for breathing, that supports the cervical spine and still is relieving and not too high. The proper pillow has recesses on both sides. Like this, breathing in prone position is comfortable, too – on both sides. And, the head has to bed bend less, which leads to a smaller strain of the cervical spine. Ideally, the pillow is filled with natural materials like sheep wool.

Sleep like a phoenix

No, you are not going to burst into flames; this resounding name is a creation of SAMINA for a pillow, specially designed for stomach sleepers. But, you will fell newborn after sleeping a restful night on Phoenix. The SAMINA Phoenix fulfills all orthopedic requirements of a pillow for stomach sleepers.

Furthermore, it is filled with bio-sheep-wool. So, while we are sleeping we are breathing the calming scent of sheep wool instead of chemical solvents. We with SAMINA know about the importance of sleep. Therefore, we produce all products without any chemicals, solvents or other auxiliary means. Without any exception. Only like this we can guarantee the quality needed for a restful and healthy sleep.

Guidance in choosing the right pillow

You are not sure what pillow is the right one for you? Seek expert advice! Buying a non-suitable pillow will do no good. In a SAMINA shop we are offering a free, non-binding specialist consultation, worldwide. Here, your sleep need will be determined and your sleeping position analyzed. No matter what your decision looks like in the end: always try out your pillow. It is important that your spine sticks to the double-S-curve during lying.

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