April Showers Bring May Flowers... And Kick Allergy Season Into Full Bloom

Main Category: Respiratory / Asthma
Also Included In: Allergy;  Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Article Date: 05 May 2008 - 0:00 PDT

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May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and Carpenter Co., a leader in sleep technologies and the world's largest producer of comfort cushion products, offers relief for the more than 60 million Americans who suffer from these ailments. The company's innovative SlumberFresh™ pillow is filled with RELY™ fiber, which protects the pillow and mattress pad against known allergens such as mold, mildew, fungus and the odors they cause. RELY fiber is the only fiber that carries an EPA-registration number for its anti-microbial properties.

Throughout the past two decades prevalence rates of asthma and allergies have doubled, resulting in two million emergency room visits; 500,000 hospitalizations; and 5,000 deaths each year.1 Research shows that chronic exposure to these allergens can lead to asthma. However, with proper environmental control and products such as the SlumberFresh pillow and mattress pad by Carpenter Co., exposure to allergens and risk factors for asthma development can be significantly reduced.

"After a year of regular use, the average bed pillow is ridden with allergens like mold, mildew and fungus," said Dan Schecter, vice president of sales and marketing, Carpenter Co., Consumer Products Division. "Most people don't recognize the negative impact of sleeping on an old, dirty pillow, especially for asthma and allergy sufferers, who may be the most sensitive to the allergens collected in their pillows and mattress pads. Our anti-microbial SlumberFresh pillow and mattress pad can help bring relief to the millions of people who suffer from this epidemic."

The SlumberFresh pillow provides a medium to medium-firm level of support, which is perfect for back or side sleepers. Spiral-spun polyester filling provides loftier support; and 100 percent cotton, 233-thread count fabric cover promotes a cool and comfortable sleeping experience. SlumberFresh pillows are sold at major retailers such as Belk, Bon-Ton and JCPenney stores with an average retail price of $12.99 - $14.99.

For more information, or tips on sleep improvement, visit http://www.SleepBetter.org.

About Carpenter Co. and www.SleepBetter.org

An educational Web site, SleepBetter.org was created as a resource about how sleeping better can lead to a healthier life. Visitors to the site learn how the pillow they sleep on impacts their entire lives. The site features the exclusive Zzzz Score™ test, which is a science-based personal sleep profile - a guide to getting a better night's sleep based on individual sleep preferences and problems. The site is sponsored by Carpenter Co., the world's largest manufacturer of comfort cushioning products, which has contributed to America's comfort for over 60 years in the bedding, mattress, furniture and carpet cushion industries.

http://www.Carpenter.com
http://www.SleepBetter.org