effects. In particular, potential carcino- His family had been in the latex
gens and reproductive toxins found in foam business for years and supplied
chemical flame retardants and poly- most major brands. Jack studied the
urethane foam are accumulating in our industry and realized that mattresses
bodies as we sleep. In July 2007, a new were manufactured with poor quality
natural awakenings
stringent fire safety law was passed, af- components, filled with toxic foams
ter which most mattress manufacturers treated with harsh chemicals and lay-
Healthy Eating
started using low cost flame retardants ered together with glue.
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such as formaldehyde, boric acid (a In looking for alternatives he real-
pesticide) and polybrominated diphe- ized there weren’t any. He decided to
nyl ethers (PBDE’s) in order to meet research, and subsequently develop
these standards. Shockingly a law that something different, a foam made from
was meant to protect people has had natural ingredients. He tried offering
the unintended result of exposing mil- this foam to major mattress brands but
lions to these dangerous chemicals. most weren’t interested because of the CATERING & CAFÉ
Essentia stands alone because we high cost. Those who did buy it only
Silk Garden Caterers@
use only non-toxic natural materials in integrated an insignificant amount in
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our memory foam. We also approach order to promote the foam’s natural
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the fire proofing standards differently. qualities.
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Instead of finding the least expensive As he evaluated brand after brand
914.669.6100
method (soaking the materials in toxic he realized the industry wasn’t overly
chemicals), Essentia found an alterna- concerned about consumer health or
tive non-toxic fabric that meets the product quality, just catch phrases and
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federal standards. While this method is profit margins.
slightly more expensive, our customers That’s when Jack founded Essentia,
Karen W. Spirer
breathe easier, and sleep better, know- more than a brand; a commitment to
Holistic Chef, Caterer
ing that their beds are completely toxin comfort and quality, without compro-
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Consultant, Multimedia
Artist; 914.310.2949
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Q: What makes Essentia mattresses Q: You have different models. What
green? are the differences?
A: Essentia is the only manufacturer A: By using different layers of natural
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Our eco-friendly mattress components, to create mattresses with differing feels Natural Products
such as natural latex rubber, plant and firmnesses. Westchester
extracts and organic essential oils, & Putnam County
only enhance the comfort provided by
Q: Where can people go locally to
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Essentia mattresses. Made with 100%
“try out” one of your green mattress-
natural latex, Essentia’s natural memory
es?
foam has all the benefits of memory
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foam without the toxic ingredients. All
A:
890 Rt. 35, Cross River
We have displays in the Jefferson
Essentia memory foam mattresses and
& Ridgefield
Valley Mall (Yorktown Heights, NY),
pillows are individually handmade
914.763.5643
Danbury Fair Mall (Danbury, CT) and a
using the finest raw materials to ensure
naturestemptations.com
showroom at 10 Stage Door Rd. in Fish-
the highest quality sleep product on the
kill, NY. Women’s Work on Main Street
market.
in Cold Spring, NY also has a mattress
on display.
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Q: How did the green technology of Near & Natural
Essentia mattresses come about?
Q: I hear you have free shipping. How
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can people learn more and order an
914.205.3545
A: Jack Dell’Accio, the company’s
Essentia mattress?
nearandnatural.com
founder, had a family member who
was diagnosed with cancer. Physi-
A: Visit us online at
cians made him aware of the toxins in
EssentiaMattress.com, call us at
everyday items like TVs, microwaves,
888.897.2202, or visit one of our loca-
couches and dashboards.
tions.

June 2009
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