Healthy Habits: Fiberglass in Mattresses
Motherhood Moments
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Fiberglass is used in mattresses to limit the potential of a deadly fire. It was meant as an alternative to chemical flame retardants, which later fell out of favor as their health risks became well-known. Fiberglass was appealing because it was inexpensive and non-toxic, while also providing protection that could save people’s lives during a fire. However, fiberglass has become criticized as a material for not being completely free of harm.
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