<p>So, I would like to buy a sleeper sofa, or two, and have been looking for something made without flame retardants. Anyone have any knowledge about this? I have been searching on the internet for info, but not really turning up anything that useful so far. So, I turn to you, my CC friends . . .</p>
<p>Mstee, just read this NY TImes Magazine article about flame retardant in couches. Yeeks. Arlene Blum crusades for banning chlorinated Tris.
Many years ago my wise gynecologist mentioned that breast tissue had levels of flame retardant. This was so long ago, but I never forgot about that.
I’m curious if you find any couches without it. </p>
<p><a href=“Arlene Blum’s Crusade Against Toxic Couches - The New York Times”>Arlene Blum’s Crusade Against Toxic Couches - The New York Times;
<p>I read the article–has there ever been a more compelling case that corporate money must be taken out of politics? Chemical companies fund political campaigns, and the beneficiaries vote to protect them, not their constituents, even in a matter of life and death. Of course it happens all the time at the both the state and federal level, but rarely is it so egregious and obvious as in this instance.</p>
<p>If you can track down a custom upholsterer, you would be able to have the sofa constructed to your specs. Ask around and find out who in your area is good at this sort of thing.</p>
<p>I am thinking we are going to live without a couch for a little while until I figure this out. One idea is to get a Mission Style frame and have the cushions custom made.</p>