In line with new regulations on open-flame mattress standards, which shall commence July 1, the ISPA or International Sleep Products Association will begin introducing new mattress safety hangtags to the public to inform and increase safety awareness.

An exerpt from this report:

“We have worked closely with CPSC to establish this new standard, and now that it’s passed, our work is far from over,” said Tom Taylor, acting chair of the SPSC. “The new mattresses will meet fire safety standards, but that does not mean mattresses are fire-proof – they will only burn more slowly and less intensely, allowing for more time to escape from a home. That’s a critical message to communicate, and our redesigned mattress hangtags provide one of the best and easiest ways to educate consumers about their new mattress’ flammability, as well as provide other important safety tips. It’s one of several complementary efforts we have underway to educate consumers such as our Web site at www.safesleep.org, where new information about the open-flame standard is included.”

The bright yellow hangtags, entitled “Don’t Go To Sleep Yet … Eight Things You Need to Know About Your Mattress,” highlight safety messages regarding smoking, matches, candles, space heaters, electrical cords, sleeping with babies, and the disposal of plastic wrapping and old mattresses. Pricing for the basic hangtag has not changed, but the SPSC has lowered the price for the redesigned and re-sized Tyvek® version that can be permanently sewn onto the mattress.

In addition to this, mattress manufacturers and stores who apply the use of these new safety tags in their products will be expressing their support towards the goals and mission of the IPSA. This is a good indication that movers and shakers in the industry are now taking a more proactive role in not only making good business, but in also becoming responsible industry leaders.

via Furniture Today