The Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS) is the first global standard for organic latex.
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GOLS outlines requirements for latex products made from organic raw materials, as well as for material from non-organic origins and is highly regarded, especially in the sleep sector.
Natural rubber from certified organic plantations (USDA NOP or EU) must be assessed by criteria set by the standard.
A product must contain more than 95% of certified organic raw material to get GOLS certification. The GOLS standard has emission test requirements and polymer and filler percentages, as well as permissible limits for harmful substances.
Rubber plantations and processing units up to the final retailer can be certified. Transaction certificates occur at every sale of a product in the supply chain, ensuring traceability from the plantation to the final retailer.
GOLS gives a clear path and procedure from field or farmer level to the certified organic latex product manufacturer. Additionally, manufacturers that are given approval to produce organic products under the GOLS logo have to follow mandatory environmental and social and regulations.
Criteria for the GOLS Certification
The GOLS certification is to guarantee latex products are made with minimum chemical inputs. It also gives requirements for non-organic materials and organic textiles used in the final products.
The GOLS guidelines cover the entire natural latex supply chain, from raw material harvest to responsibly manufacturing, packing, and distributing the finished products:
Latex Harvesting
Natural latex must be harvested from organic rubber plantations. The plantations should be certified by the USDA NOP (National Organic Program).
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Chemical Contents
All GOLS products must contain 95 percent or more certified organic latex. The GOLS certification limits the use of fillers and polymers needed to make latex foam. If there are other materials in the latex product, like wool or cotton, they must be GOTS or Eco-Institute certified. These globally accepted organic certifications for textiles make sure the non-latex materials are responsibly made with minimal chemical inputs.
Environmental Factors
The latex foam must be processed and manufactured in GOLS approved units. Each step of processing, including waste disposal, is checked by the inspectors of the certifying agency. These helps reduce the chances of chemical residue and environmental pollution and provides consumers with a sustainable end product.
Social and Humanitarian Factors
GOLS-approved units must meet social regulations. They must provide proper wages and safe working conditions, according to the ILO (International Labor Organization) guidelines. Discrimination and child labor are not allowed.
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3rd & final update
I finally purchased a new last month, Feb , and needed a new cover and ring holder to go with it. So naturally I bought this one again. I bought 2 different covers and rings to go on them. The surface of one cover doesn't hold the sticker that goes in between the cover and the ring so I'm going to try to super glue that one to hold the ring in place. It's just the material of the cover. My other one works fine although the sticker is coming loose in a few places. Trimming it to be the ring size might be better but I didn't think of it. If I have to replace it more than once I'll super glue it too as it worked well for my old . Aside from that, I love everything about this ring.
The old ring on my old still hasn't fallen apart though it looks nothing like it did when I first bought it. It's remained the same from my review in and it still works. I've added a side-by-side photo of my old and new ring holder. I'll always keep coming back to this one; it has served me well
2nd UPDATE
It is now black Friday in and i am STILL using my first ring from Lamicall. It still works well although i am looking to purchase a new one in the next 6 months or so, which will be the exact same one as i currently have.
Since my last update, my ring has lost its original coating, and the coating under that just about everywhere. The place where my finger touches the ring the most has even eroded some of the metal, or at least, that's what I think has happened based on how it looks (if i remember, I'll take a photo in daylight and post it)
The pin that holds the ring attached to the base has come out of one end, but still holds it all together from the remaining end.
I've super glued the ring onto the back of my case as after some time it just didn't hold any longer; probably because of the shungite pieces I've shoved inside my protective case and not because of the ring itself. It just hasn't got much hold with a back that's bumpy and without super glue. Even so, i still use it and love it as i did 2 years ago and so far this has been my longest lasting ring ever. I definitely recommend %
1st UPDATE:
It is now several months since I purchased this ring. It is still working. I never bothered buying another ring from someplace else because I figured I had spent enough money trying to find a ring that doesn't fall apart. I got used to the size of this one, and now its large-ness doesn't seem an issue anymore. I had one sticker come loose on me in all this time. I couldn't find my spares and contacted the seller to purchase some, but they were kind enough to send me replacements without asking me to pay for it. Customer service is top and so is this ring. It's lasted longer than my previous 2 combined. The dark color has rubbed off in some places, exposing a copper finish, but I really don't care about that.
I also purchased one of those magnetic ring holders that you push onto your car air vent from somewhere else, and it holds really well as well. I've increased my stars from 3 to 5. I'll definitely buy again, though it looks like I won't have to for some time.
Original review:
The ring quality seems made very well and sturdy. I've only had it for about 2 weeks though, and my previous 2 (different brands) lasted about 4-6 months so it's difficult to tell just how durable this ring is. But, so far, it looks very promising.
Application was easy and the ring works well. I like that it came with more sticky circles to change into new phones, or smaller rings? -> My only problem is that the ring is huge! I can fit 2 fingers in down to my middle finger bones, which makes the ring rather useless for my skinny fingers. The diameter is 1.5 inches / 3 cm wide
I've contacted the company a few days after receiving my ring asking if they have a smaller size I could exchange mine for, but have not yet received a response, despite their stating that if I had any issues I'd receive immediate attention &#; hence the reduced stars. Obviously their customer service department cares less than they want us to think they do. Hopefully I can find a smaller ring and make it work as well as this one.
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