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These organic mattresses are also super fire-resistant
Since 2007, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has made sure that mattresses have flame-retardant materials. That should give everybody peace of mind. But there’s a catch.
Not all flame retardant options are equal. Some manufacturers opt for cheaper, more readily available chemicals and materials to pass flammability tests. Fiberglass, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), boric acid, and melamine are all materials you should avoid due to possible health risks.
Instead, look for health-friendlier alternatives such as natural latex or wool. The best organic mattresses contain one or more layers of wool for optimum flame resistance — without any unwanted chemicals or materials. Find the best fireproof mattresses made with safe, organic materials below.
The best fireproof mattresses you can get
Our top picks for mattresses are comfy, fireproof and made of premium materials that will help you sleep better at night.
Shop organic mattresses from trusted brands like Nolah and Saatva below. All prices below are for queen size, but all listed mattresses are available in sizes ranging from twin / twin XL to California king.
Best organic: Nolah Natural 11″ mattress
Nolah
With a 4.9 out of five star rating from customers, this is one of the biggest sellers when it comes to luxurious, environmentally-friendly and hypoallergenic mattresses.
This organic hybrid mattress features layers of GOTS-certified organic wool for flame resistance and natural Talalay latex for increased breathability. These layers are reinforced by a layer of coils for solid support as well.
Shoppers who act fast can benefit from Nolah’s sitewide early access Presidents’ Day sale, which includes 35% mattress discounts and free fluffy pillows on select purchases.
The Nolah Natural 11-inch mattress is not eligible for free pillows add-ons, but it is marked down from an original price of $2,099.
Best for:
- Targeted pressure relief, thanks to layers of Talalay natural latex.
- Optimal allergy relief.
- Hot sleepers.
Most comfortable: Avocado Green mattress
Avocado
The Avocado Green mattress brings together multiple natural comfort layers with an ergonomic pressure-point support system for a rejuvenating sleep — especially if you sleep on your back or stomach. Featuring GOLS-certified organic cotton and latex, this mattress is both highly fireproof and free of any unwanted or harmful chemicals.
This organic mattress also features FSC-certified Talalay latex and is needle-tufted by hand in Los Angeles. There is also a notable (and clearly labeled) absence of polyurethane foam or fire retardants, so no worries about fiberglass or other hidden health risks here.
Shoppers can currently save up to $1,360 off of select Avocado mattresses. The flagship Avocado Green mattress is no exception — this model is currently on sale for $1,799 (down from $1,999).
Best for:
- Back and stomach sleepers.
- Sleepers interested in a plush, contouring feel that rivals the best memory foam mattresses.
Best hybrid: Saatva latex hybrid
Saatva
The best hybrid mattresses bring together multiple, cushy layers with traditional innersprings to bring sleepers the best of both support worlds. While the Avocado Green mattress wins our vote for most comfortable, the Saatva latex hybrid deserves a spot on our list as the most balanced hybrid mattress on the market today.
Featuring natural support layers made of hypoallergenic latex and a core made of pocketed coils that respond to your body’s shape and movements, the Saatva latex hybrid offers enhanced lumbar support for any sleep position.
And yes, this organic Saatva mattress is free of harmful chemicals or fillers, instead made of materials including GOLS-certified natural latex. A layer of GOTS-certified New Zealand wool acts as a natural flame barrier.
Right now it’s on sale for $300 off.
Best for:
- People who prefer any sleep position.
- Hot sleepers — this hybrid mattress’s natural wool layer supports temperature regulation by wicking away moisture.
How we chose the best, most fireproof mattresses of 2024
- Flame retardant materials: We pored through product labels to double check each mattress type to make sure there’s nothing but organic materials in all of our mattress picks.
- Customer reviews: We combed through verified customer reviews — in other words, real buyers — to see who was consistently getting a great night’s sleep.
- Star rating: All of these products have a four-star rating or higher.
- Your needs: We picked mattresses for a variety of budgets and needs, such as affordability, durability and more.
NEW YORK — Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were attacked in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
The incident occurred just before 9 p.m. on Second Avenue near East 96th Street on the Upper East Side, according to the New York City Police Department.
Police said officers were sent to the scene after an assault was reported. When officers arrived, police say they found a 20-year-old man suffering from facial injuries and a 70-year-old man who had head pain. Both victims were taken to a local hospital in stable condition.
In a statement, a spokesperson for the former governor said the two were attacked while “taking a walk around the block near their home by some individuals that had a previous interaction with his stepson.”
The spokesperson said that they were injured “but were able to fight off their attackers.”
Both were taken to Cornell Hospital “as a precaution,” he added.
Police said no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.
The 70-year-old Paterson, a Democrat, served as governor from 2008 to 2010, stepping into the post after the resignation of Eliot Spitzer following his prostitution scandal. He made history at the time as the state’s first-ever Black and legally blind governor.
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A 17-year-old boy was critically injured and a person is in custody after a gunman opened fire on a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday evening, police said.
At around 6:15 p.m., Philadelphia police were notified about a shooting on a SEPTA bus traveling on Allegheny Avenue near 3rd and 4th streets in North Philadelphia, Inspector D F Pace told CBS News Philadelphia.
There were an estimated 30 people on the bus at the time of the shooting, Pace said, but only the 17-year-old boy was believed to have been shot. Investigators said they believe it was a targeted attack on the teenager and that he was shot in the back of the bus at close range.
According to Pace, the SEPTA bus driver alerted a control center about the shooting, which then relayed the message to Philadelphia police, who responded to the scene shortly.
Officers arrived at the scene and found at least one spent shell casing and blood on the bus, but no shooting victim, Pace said. Investigators later discovered the 17-year-old had been taken to Temple University Hospital where he is said to be in critical condition, according to police.
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Through their preliminary investigation, police learned those involved in the SEPTA shooting may have fled in a silver-colored Kia.
Authorities then found a car matching the description of the Kia speeding in the area and a pursuit began, Pace said. Police got help from a PPD helicopter as they followed the Kia, which ended up crashing at 5th and Greenwood streets in East Mount Airy. Pace said the Kia crashed into a parked car.
The driver of the crashed car ran away but police were still able to take them into custody, Pace said.
Investigators believe there was a second person involved in the shooting who ran from the car before it crashed. Police said they believe this person escaped near Allegheny Avenue and 4th Street, leaving a coat behind.
According to Pace, police also found a gun and a group of spent shell casings believed to be involved in the shooting in the same area.
“It’s very possible that there may have been a shooting inside the bus and also shots fired from outside of the bus toward the bus,” Pace said, “We’re still trying to piece all that together at this time.”
This is an active investigation and police are reviewing surveillance footage from the SEPTA bus.