What is Latex Foam Rubber?

What are All Natural Latex and 100% Pure Latex?

Why should I prefer Latex Foam Rubber over Polyurethane Foam?

Unlike polyurethane foam, a synthetic and not expensive all chemical based product, latex foam relays on natural rubber hand harvesting and costly skilled processing. Because latex foam rubber lasts a lifetime, it isn’t really more expensive in the long run. It is actually cheaper and offers the best value for the consumer.

To provide best value, CUCLO promotes the quality and safety of its child care sleeping products through its choice of premium latex foam rubber blends.

Cuclo™ is a contemporary company to specialize exclusively in the design and manufacturing of child care products that promote natural materials, a non-toxic design and baby safety for a healthy sleep and refreshing daily rest. All infants and children`s mattresses and pillows have been designed after a throughout research of latest studies and with the help of pediatricians, orthopedic and child care specialists. Furthermore, they are manufactured to provide long lasting heirloom quality workmanship. 

Cuclo™ invites you to join our mission of improving the lives of our children through toxic free design. In doing so, you also promote sustainability and good stewardship.

Latex is ideal for allergy sufferers. It is naturally hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant and antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew which are contributors to asthma and pulmonary function allergies. No artificial or synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits.

If you have a latex allergy, be assured that non-skin contact products such as mattresses and pillows that may contain some natural rubber latex, undergo a five stage washing process, which removes reaction-causing proteins.

Our natural latex is certified by Oeko-Tex (Europe’s highest environmental consumer product standard) to be safe ad free of harmful substances or chemicals.

Latex is ideal for allergy sufferers. It is naturally hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant and antimicrobial, inhibiting the growth of bacteria, mould and mildew which are contributors to asthma and pulmonary function allergies. No artificial or synthetic materials are added to provide these benefits.

If you have a latex allergy, be assured that non-skin contact products such as mattresses and pillows that may contain some natural rubber latex, undergo a five stage washing process, which removes reaction-causing proteins.

Our natural latex is certified by Oeko-Tex (Europe’s highest environmental consumer product standard) to be safe ad free of harmful substances or chemicals.

CONTOURING AND SUPPORT

HARDNESS/SOFTNESS

BUOYANCY

Latex is self ventilating as it has open cell structure and millions of tiny interconnecting cells. It basically breathes as you breathe because with every movement you make, the cells will let out the hot air and moisture transmitted from the body and take in fresh air from the surroundings. This also keeps the latex core damp free and ventilated even when not in use allowing the aerated interior to remain fresh and dry.

Polyurethane Foam has a very poor porosity and closed cell structure, it does not dissipate body heat and sweat. This lowers the comfort of the sleeper and allows bacteria, dust mite and mold to thrive.

Latex has the natural ability to effectively dissipate body heat and moisture to assure absolute thermal comfort and hygiene.

Latex foam rubber is only slightly affected by wide changes in humidity and temperature which guarantees an all season continuous performance.

Since polyurethane foam  is temperature reactive because of its higher density, it takes time to respond to your body heat before it works. It aggressively responds to lower temperatures by becoming much stiffer, the colder it gets.

Unlike polyurethane foam, Latex Foam Rubber is highly elastic, even in cooler climes and gives instant pressure relief. Expect latex bedding to be more responsive, even during colder times of year, or if you prefer to keep your ambient room temperature a little lower around the recommended 18-20o C.

Latex Foam Rubber is environmentally friendly, naturally derived, recyclable and bio-degradable. The manufacturing process features natural, biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources.

Polyurethane (memory) foam is a petroleum based product and is known to off-gass when new, giving off an unpleasant odor and detoriating breathing environment.

Unlike polyurethane foam, latex foam rubber is naturally safe and ecologically friendly material.

Latex Foam Rubber is environmentally friendly, naturally derived, recyclable and bio-degradable. The manufacturing process features natural, biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources.

Polyurethane (memory) foam is a petroleum based product and is known to off-gass when new, giving off an unpleasant odor and detoriating breathing environment.

Unlike polyurethane foam, latex foam rubber is naturally safe and ecologically friendly material.

The inherent strong bonding of the Latex foam Rubber prevents the material from collapsing or creating dust. Its compound is chemically stable and doesn’t emit any elements whatsoever. Latex Foam Rubber is naturally durable, resists packing down and forming body impressions.

Polyurethane foam is a plastic. It doesn't have the longevity and resiliency of rubber and is subject to forming body impressions that significantly reduce the life span of your bedding. It does not have the capacity to withstand hard wear and tear without collapsing and losing its shape.

Unlike polyurethane foams which tend to degrade and discolor over time, Latex Foam Rubber has a long lifespan with undue deterioration. One of the most durable materials available, Latex Foam Rubber is still unmatched.

What is organic cotton?

Is organic cotton better?

Are there other types of sustainable cotton?

In conventional cotton production, synthetic inputs (such as pesticides and fertilizers) are used to maximize yields and to manage pests, weeds and disease. These inputs are prohibited in organic production and, instead, farmers use a variety of natural techniques.

These most commonly include, but are by no means limited to; crop rotation, intercropping, minimum tillage, animal and green manures, composting, and biodynamic herbal or mineral powders.

Brands and retailers marketing products as organic should be willing and able to provide proof of any product claims. Standards, verified by an independent third-party, are often the best way to provide that proof. There are a number of standards to support a number of claims. The Organic Content Standard (OCS) can be used to support organic content claims, and the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the most widely used standard to support comprehensive organic product claims from farm to finished garment.

Figures for 2014/15 reveal that over 92.16% of global organic cotton production stems from just five countries. India is by far the largest producer, accounting for 66.90% of global production. China is second largest global producer, accounting for 11.69% of production, followed by Turkey at 6.49%, Kyrgyzstan at 4.93% and the USA at 2.16%.

The remaining 7.84% is produced by Egypt (1.91%), Tanzania (1.91%), Burkina Faso (0.95%), Tajikistan (0.89%), Uganda (0.71%), Peru (0.49%), Mali (0.47%), Benin (0.34%), Ethiopia (0.13%), Brazil (0.02%), Israel (0.01%),  Senegal (0.01%), Madagascar (0.004%), Columbia (0.001%).

It’s not that organic cotton “costs more” it’s that conventional cotton “costs too little” because it does not cover all its true costs. Health and environmental costs are often externalized meaning neither the consumer nor the retailer ‘pays’ for them, the farmer and the environment does. When a fair price is paid, it makes a huge difference to producers and only a small difference to the consumer.

Продуктите от органичен памук са от екологично чиста материя.

Конвенционалният памук е считан за една от най-зависимите от химикали култури в света, като използва 10 % от пестицидите и 25 % от инсектицидите в света. Средно продукт от конвенционален памук, етикетиран като "100% памук", всъщност съдържа само 73% памук. Останалите 27% се състоят от химикали, смоли и свързващи вещества, използвани в селското стопанство и промишлеността.

Децата са силно засегнати от химикалите и пестицидите около тях, а кожата като най-големият орган е атакувана най-много. Продуктите от органичен памук не предизвикват алергии, което ги прави изключително подходящи за нежната бебешка и детска кожа.

Отглеждането на конвенционален памук замърсява подпочвените води. Отглеждането на органичен памук е по-здравословно за нашата планета – не замърсява водите и почвата.

Производителите на органичен памук и работниците не работят с токсични материали. Тяхното здраве не е застрашено, техният живот не е подложен на риск, както е при конвенционалния памук.

Fair trade или справедлив труд за заетите в производството на органичен памук

Производителите на органичен памук са отговорни не само за еко равновесието, но и за стандарта на живот на всички заети в тази сфера. Обикновено производството е съсредоточено в по-бедни райони и отглеждането на органичен памук е свързано с повече ръчен труд. Продуктите са произведени съгласно принципите на справедливия труд.

Organic cotton and pests

Organic cotton and weeds

There are a number of methods used by organic cotton farmers to improve and maintain soil fertility, including: crop rotation, intercropping, vermiculture & liquid manure, cover cropping, animal manure, composting, green (plant) manure, mineral powders, and reduced tillage.

Results of a recent Life Cycle Assessment of organic cotton reveal that water consumption of organic cotton is 91% lower than that of conventional cotton (182m3/1000kg fiber as opposed to 2,120m3 ) . This is because organic cotton receives relatively little irrigation, relying predominantly on natural rainfall. Organic cotton can also be a more efficient user of water since farmers focus on building higher levels of organic matter in their soils. Research shows that soils with high organic content can hold up to 30% more water.

Organic cotton production uses significantly less fossil fuels than conventional production. The results of a recent Life Cycle Assessment of organic cotton revealed that its carbon dioxide equivalence (CO2 equiv.) emissions are an average of 46% less than the CO2 equivalent emissions of conventional cotton production. This is primarily the result of the restricted use of chemical inputs in organic production, along with the fact that the vast majority of organic cotton is produced by small-scale farmers in developing countries who farm by hand instead of using fuel-hungry machinery and irrigation systems.

When organic cotton production and markets are working well there is a positive impact on livelihoods:

• It improves the food security of farmers – in order to improve soil health and deter pests, organic cotton farmers grow an average of 6-8 food crops alongside cotton, providing a direct source of fresh, organic food.
• It improves the food security of local communities – organic cotton farmers often sell their surplus food produce at local markets, improving the quantity, quality and variety of food available to the local community.

• It improves farmers’ net profit – despite yields sometimes being lower in organic farming, the dramatic reduction in farmers’ outgoings (from no longer having to buy expensive farm chemicals and seed), in addition to the higher price they usually receive for organic cotton, mean that small-scale organic cotton farmers’ net profits are comparable and often higher than in conventional systems. If farmers can manage without borrowing from moneylenders, or taking out loans at the beginning of the season, they are much better off.
• It improves farmers’ financial security – organic cotton farmers produce a variety of crops alongside cotton, spreading financial risk by providing multiple income streams. The higher resilience of organic crops in extreme weather events (such as drought and floods) also contributes to food or financial security.
• It gives power back to the farmer – organic cotton farmers usually produce their own organic inputs, meaning they are no longer tied into contracts with large corporations that often lead farmers into debt.
• It improves the health and safety of farmers and their families, since they are no longer exposed to the toxic chemicals usually applied to conventional cotton fields. This also reduces healthcare bills, allowing this money to be spent on other needs.

Organic cotton promotes the food security of both farmer households and their communities. It improves food security for households since its production requires farmers to grow a number of food crops alongside cotton (to improve the soil and deter pests), providing them with a direct source of fresh, organic food. It also improves the food security of local communities since organic cotton farmers usually sell their surplus food crops on local markets – improving local food availability, quality and variety.