What kind of pillow do you usually use? Is it a down pillow, a buckwheat pillow, a chemical fiber pillow, or a latex pillow?

In recent years, latex pillows have been “very windy”, and many merchants on e-commerce platforms have recommended latex pillows. It is rumored that they have The advantages of natural environmental protection, anti-mite and antibacterial, moisture absorption and ventilation, good support.

However, according to news reports, a professional evaluation agency inspected some latex pillows on the market and found that some brands of latex pillows not only did not meet the standard latex content, but also contained Styrene rubber,Styrene-butadiene rubber is synthesized from the suspected carcinogen styrene.

What is the truth? Can the latex pillow still be used?

1. Does latex pillow contain toxic substances? The test tells you the answer

The latex pillow actually contains suspected carcinogens. Isn’t it natural, environmentally friendly, antibacterial and breathable? Isn’t this a slap in the face?

Latex pillows are actually made from the sap of rubber trees. In order to solidify the colloid and achieve a fluffy effect, antioxidants, accelerators and vulcanization are generally added to it. ingredients, etc.

According to the China Consumers Association report, Latex pillows on the market generally contain 9%-16% additives< /span>, therefore, a pillow with a natural latex content of more than 88% is a natural latex pillow.

Because the raw materials of latex are relatively precious, the price of latex pillows is relatively high. However, because some businesses cut corners, the latex pillows produced may be detrimental to health.

Do the latex pillows on the market really contain toxic and carcinogenic substances? Let’s take a look at an experiment:

Shenzhen Quality and Consumption Research Institute selected and tested 15 latex pillows with high sales, popularity and promotion.

Samples for this test

< span>There are 10 types of latex pillows for adults and 5 types of latex pillows for children, and are based oncomponents, safety, physical properties, performance, subjective experience Five aspects were evaluated and the following results were found.

1. In terms of ingredients

These 15 latex pillows are basically made of natural It is composed of latex, vulcanizing agent, accelerator, etc., and some latexes contain synthetic latex.

2. Safety performance

15 latex pillows participated in the evaluation, safety All are good, with very low levels of harmful substances, and no carcinogen styrene was detected.

3. Smell

The latex pillow core has a slight latex smell the best, most of which have a faint smell of rubber juice itself are high-quality latex pillows.

4. In terms of color

Generally, milky white latex pillows are more high-quality, and in terms of color, both Not yellow, but white is the best.

The reason why some latex pillows are detected with carcinogens is because some unscrupulous businesses have added styrene-butadiene rubber. SBR, also known as polystyrene butadiene copolymer, is similar to natural rubber in terms of performance and physical properties.But it may emit a styrene smell during use span>.

Styrene is classified as a Group 2B carcinogen by the International Agency for Cancer, which is highly irritating and may have chronic toxicity .

Therefore, it is recommended that consumers go to regular stores or platforms to buy, so as not to buy unqualified latex pillows. So how to choose a high-quality, natural latex pillow?

Second, what does a high-quality natural latex pillow look like? There are 4 standards

Latex pillows can be said to be the darling of the bedding industry in recent years, but there are many patterns and brands of latex pillows on the market, so what kind of pillow is high-quality natural latex What about the pillow?

1. Smell

Natural latex pillows, generally have a light rubber If there is obvious odor, fishy smell, mutton smell, fragrance, etc., it may be because the material is not very good or added essence.

2. Look at flexibility

Press gently with your hand, and then see if it can easily bounce, General natural latex pillows can bounce easily, on the contrary, the synthetic rubber will be harder.

3, view color

Natural and high-quality latex pillows,generally should be milky white or beige, if abnormally yellow or excessive If it turns white, it may be because the material is not very good or a colorant has been added.

4. Look at the process

The production process of latex pillows generally involves physical foaming Compared with chemical foaming, physical foaming has better air permeability and resilience, and is more suitable for babies.

Generally, these two processes can be distinguished by looking at the injection port, air bubbles, elastic air permeability, etc. The physical foaming process generally has no trace of the injection port, the bubbles are more obvious, and the elasticity is better.

When purchasing a latex pillow, pay attention to the label “100% natural latex” “Pillow” is not necessarily natural.

After all, vulcanizing agent and other ingredients need to be added in the production process, Therefore 100% natural latex pillow does not exist span>. Moreover, because the current standards of the latex pillow industry are not perfect, it is not reliable to look at the ingredients of the product packaging.

Third, the choice of pillow is wrong or harmful! How to choose?

Good sleep is also related to the choice of pillows. The wrong choice of pillows may be harmful, so how should we choose pillows?

Inappropriate pillow selection, may cause various discomforts in the neck, cervical spine, etc. strong>, may also induce disease.

A pillow that is too high will cause the cervical spine to bend forward, compress the airway, cause snoring, and even induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases; a pillow that is too low may lead to insufficient blood supply Or induce cervical spondylosis.

A pillow that is too hard may cause stiffness in the neck muscles; a pillow that is too soft may cause the cervical spine to not bend properly, which may also lead to cervical spine disease.

Therefore, when buying a pillow, you should also look at the sleeping position and the height of the pillow.

1. Prefer to lie on your back

For adults who prefer to sleep on their backs, you can Choose a pillow with a height of 8-13 cm, so that the height of a fist can relieve the pressure on the spine.

2. People who like to sleep on their side,

more sleep on their side For adults, it is recommended that the height of the pillow = (shoulder width – head width) / 2, the general range is between 13-15 cm; you can also choose not to use a pillow. Of course, no matter what sleeping position, the key is to sleep comfortably.

There are also skills in choosing latex pillows. You can smell the smell when purchasing , Look at the color, look at the elasticity, look at the craftsmanship, etc. to choose a high-quality latex pillow.

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