Unsafe for Health: Roskachestvo Checks Down Pillows of Popular Brands
Roskachestvo провело исследование пухо-перьевых подушек популярных марок.
The Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo) has conducted a study of down and feather pillows of popular brands. Based on the results of the examination, Roskachestvo identified the most common violations, as well as pillows that meet the requirements of the standard.
More than half of the down and feather pillows studied did not meet the requirements of the current GOST, and for a number of indicators were hazardous to health.
What violations were identified by Roskachestvo?
1. Lack of down and feather content, substitution of cheap synthetic materials
The study showed that three out of five pillows do not contain as much down and feathers as indicated in the marking by the manufacturer.
Some pillows are even completely devoid of down and feather filling and contain only cheap synthetic materials instead. As a result, under the guise of a natural down and feather pillow, the consumer buys an ordinary synthetic one, which is much cheaper.
2. The presence of dust mites and other microorganisms
The presence of dust mites and other microorganisms is unacceptable in pillows for hygienic reasons, as they can cause allergies and other health problems. Roskachestvo's study revealed that pathogenic microorganisms were found in all pillows, and in some cases their number exceeded the norm by hundreds of times.
3. Chemical pollution
Roskachestvo's study also revealed the presence of chemical pollutants in the feathers and down used as filling in pillows. These include heavy metals and pesticides, which can also cause various health problems.
4. Non-compliance with the size declared by the manufacturer
Roskachestvo's study showed that many pillows do not соответствуют the size stated by the manufacturer. This can be critical when the pillow is purchased for a specific pillowcase.
5. High price
At the same time, many pillows that do not meet the quality requirements are sold at a high price.
