Pillows are what we use every day to sleep, a good pillow will make you sleep more comfortable, more down-to-earth, and improve sleep quality, but there are all kinds of pillows on the market, which dazzles people and don't know which pillow to choose.
In recent years, latex pillows have come out, and they have quickly occupied the market with superior performance and received people's favor. However, there are many types of latex pillows, and not all latex pillows are safe and healthy.
Some unscrupulous businesses are interested in the profitability of latex pillows, so there are a lot of inferior latex pillows on the market, hurry up and check yourself: there are such "inferior latex pillows" at home and throw them away immediately, because they are "toxic"!
Why do latex pillows catch fire?
01. More comfortable
The latex pillow has a unique wave design that fits the curve of the neck perfectly, so that the head and neck can be fully supported, whether you sleep on your side or on your back.
The natural latex material is soft and elastic and absorbs sleep. creates a quiet sleeping environment that will make you more comfortable, no matter what position you are.
02. No deformation
Compared with pillows made of other materials, latex pillows are soft and not deformed, and the resilience is particularly easy to use, and there will be no deformation after three or five years, which is one of the main reasons for being favored by many consumers.
03. Anti-mite function
Natural latex pillow, its raw material is pure natural rubber, this material contains protein molecules, it has a certain antibacterial and mite removal effect, so compared to other materials of pillows,
It has a better anti-mite function, which means that there is no need to worry about a large number of mites breeding on the pillow after using it for a period of time, so as to better protect the sleeping environment and physical health.
04. Good breathability
We will inevitably produce sweat when we sleep on the pillow, if the pillow is stuffy and not breathable, then the comfort is very poor, and the natural latex pillow can store a lot of air,
Because there are many small air vents on it, which have good heat dissipation and good air permeability, help to wick away sweat, adjust the temperature of the pillow, and avoid various problems such as mold and bacteria due to moisture on the pillow.
Check yourself, is your latex pillow qualified?
01. Latex content is fraudulent
Although latex pillows have these advantages and are favored by consumers, if the latex pillow you buy is not a natural latex pillow, then not only will it not bring comfort, but will increase the health risk, because the latex pillow on the market is uneven, the quality is chaotic, and some businesses falsely exaggerate the latex content, so that consumers mistakenly think that the latex pillow they buy is closer to pure natural latex.
But in fact, there are some inferior latex pillow latex content can not reach at all, let alone 100%, even 93% can not be reached, in addition to the production process will also add foaming agents, antioxidants, vulcanizing agents and other chemicals, because of the addition of these chemicals, so it is destined that the latex content can not reach 100%.
02. The origin is OEM
Although there are many latex pillows on the market, although they are marked as Gangyi made in Thailand, they are actually imported products from small domestic workshops, the cost is very low but the price is very high, this inferior counterfeit latex pillow is shoddy, deceiving consumers.
What are the hazards of inferior latex pillows?
Most of the inferior latex pillows are synthesized with added chemicals, styrene-butadiene latex will be added in the production process, once not properly handled, it will volatilize toxic and harmful styrene, if this substance is inhaled for a long time, it will affect the respiratory tract, resulting in poor breathing, neurasthenia and even the risk of cancer.
Therefore, the latex pillow at home is not 100% safe, if it is an inferior synthetic latex pillow, do not use it again, so how can we judge whether such a latex pillow is natural?
Look at the epidermis first
The natural latex pillow epidermis is relatively fluffy, wrinkled, and the textured epidermis feels like an inflated feeling. The synthetic latex pillow skin will be particularly smooth and perfect, with a greasy and reflective feeling.
Second, look at resilience
The natural latex pillow has good toughness, and it is not easy to break when pulled generally, and it has a structure like "silk". Fake synthetic latex pillows are more like foam and tend to pull off.
Then look at the colors
The color of natural latex is generally yellowish, beige or light yellow, and the color of synthetic latex pillows is whiter, and some have a reflective feeling.
In the end, don't buy anything that is too cheap
Don't buy latex pillows below 300 yuan, because the cost is not enough, production costs plus transportation costs, labor, plants, from Thailand to China, good tax problems, the minimum cost is more than 300, so cheap latex pillows are either OEM or synthetic.
Summary:
If you have been using latex pillows at home, quickly check whether your latex pillow is qualified natural latex, if it is a synthetic inferior latex, there will be a risk of carcinogenicity, toxic, don't use it again!