COCO-MAT

Terms of Use

Stefan Chrobok — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:50:31 GMT

1. General Terms

The following information states COCO-MAT's terms and conditions applying to the obligations and prerogatives of users visiting either the company’s website or e-shop, as well as to the obligations and prerogatives of the company. The aim is to provide information and assistance regarding the processes of searching for and purchasing the company’s products, either from a physical shop or from our e-shop.

Use of this website is subject to the terms cited here. If you continue to browse and/or use this website, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by the Terms of Use. Should you disagree with any part of these terms and conditions, please do not visit/use this website or its services.

Current Terms of Use are subject to modification or update, at any time and without prior notice. You are kindly requested to regularly check for updates and changes, since use of the website signifies compliance with all terms and conditions, as currently applicable.

2. Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights

All contents of this website, including, without limitation, texts, graphics, drawings, photographs, illustrations, designs and generally records of any nature are the property of COCO-MAT and are governed and protected by the provisions of Greek, European and International law. Accordingly, the contents may not be reproduced, republished, sold, copied, distributed, transmitted, broadcasted or modified in any manner whatsoever, in part or in full, without the prior express written consent of the company.

3. Amendments

Texts published on this website, may contain inaccuracies or errors. Periodically, additions, revisions or modifications may occur regarding the information published in this website. COCO-MAT reserves the right to, at its discretion, modify the products described in this website.

4. Personal Identifiable Information

COCO-MAT designed this website so that you may visit it without having to disclose your identity, unless you wish to do so. To initiate any transaction with the company, though, you are required to post some identity information. When you place an order, we shall ask for your full name/corporate name, e-mail address, home address, delivery address (in case it is other than the home address), phone number etc.

COCO-MAT strictly adheres to the regulations of Greek law regarding Privacy. All personal or corporate data provided by users are not disclosed to third parties, made public or exploited in any way. The data collected are only used where it is deemed absolutely necessary, for the fulfillment of the terms and conditions for services provided by www.coco-mat.com, for information feedback, for selection of content provided so as to be relative to your requirements, for satisfying your requests regarding services and products available by and provided through www.coco-mat.com, for information regarding products on offer and for proper site management purposes.

By exemption, www.coco-mat.com may disclose users’ personal information in the following instances:

With your express permission, which can be cancelled at any time.
To third parties in collaboration with www.coco-mat.com, when this is absolutely necessary for the fulfillment of the order placed by the user.
If it is demanded by law and through court order, or requested by any other state or official authority.

COCO-MAT reserves the right to update or revise its Privacy Policy terms and conditions, to conform to future expansions or other modifications of its website or the services provided. The user has the right to request, at any time, for all his/her personal data stored to be deleted.

Processing and protection of the personal information of this website’s users are subject to these Terms and to the relevant provisions of Greek law (N.2472/1997: for the protection of individuals and of personal information, as complimented by the decisions of the President of the Personal Information Protection Committee) and European law. In this context, any potential relevant future regulation shall be adopted as an amendment.

This current statement regarding the Protection of Personal Information applies to the conditions for collecting and managing, by www.coco-mat.com, of personal information provided by the website users, visitors or members.

Under no circumstances, including negligence, shall www.coco-mat.com be held liable for any damages caused to the visitor/user by reason or as a result of the use of the company’s website.

5. Security

COCO-MAT does not, in any way, store credit card numbers. During online payments the user is transferred to a secure, encrypted page owned exclusively by Eurobank, through the installed SSL protocol system. The bank processes the payment transaction in full and notifies the company when it has been completed.

6. Cookies

COCO-MAT may collect users’ data, using Cookies or similar technology. Cookies are small files stored in the hard drive of each visitor/user’s system, which do not have access to any files in the computer. They are used in order to facilitate your access to specific services and/or pages available at the company’s website, as well as for statistical purposes in order to determine areas which are useful or popular. You can adjust your web browser to recognize cookies sent to you and give you the option to refuse or allow them. Please be aware that for certain services and pages in this website, use of cookies is a requirement and in case you don’t accept it, you will be denied further access to them.

Frequently asked questions

Stefan Chrobok — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:22:56 GMT

Select any one of the categories below to find frequent questions answered:

Mattresses Questions Why do you say that a mattress has to be elastic and not hard or soft? In order for the human body to relax fully and to reduce muscle spasms, its natural posture has to be maintained as much as possible. Mattresses therefore have to provide total support to the body, filling and supporting every curve or void. A hard mattress is not able to adapt to a body’s curves, while a soft mattress lets it sink in altering thereby its posture. In either case, the body is adapting to the mattress, while it should be the other way around. Elastic mattresses, on the other hand, are flexible enough to adapt and strong enough to lend support. This way, it will sink in as much as necessary to support the heavy parts of the body, while supporting the lighter parts at the same time. Thereby, the body’s natural posture is not altered and it can relax and regenerate naturally. Why don’t you produce unified double-sized mattresses? Having two single mattresses prevents the “movements” of the one to affecting the other. Furthermore, it is easier to transport or turn the mattresses and to facilitate the removal of the covers. Won’t I feel a space between the two single mattresses? The two single mattresses are in effect sewn together, lengthwise. A second cover covers both mattresses. This way, the mattresses function independently of each other, but the space between them is minimized to practically being non-existent. Do your mattresses smell? Due to our use of natural materials, there is the possibility at the beginning that the mattresses might smell different to what you are used to. This smell disappears very quickly though and in any case is harmless. How often do I need to turn the mattress? We recommend every 6 months in order to revitalize the materials. Why aren’t your mattresses equipped with handles? The cover of the mattresses doesn’t have handles, because when we want to turn them around, we need to turn the mattress itself. Please note, that the seam of the internal cover always needs to remain at the top. Can I order a mattress of a different size than the standard ones? Of course, our mattresses are available in all sizes and can be ordered in special dimensions as well. Can I choose the fabric of the cover of the mattress? No, the fabric of the mattress cover cannot be changed. Our mattresses have two covers: one internal one which is made out of 100% cotton and a second one which also is made out of 100% cotton and contains woolen padding for better comfort as well as a zipper, so that it can be removed and washed. What happens if the mattress gets wet? If a large quantity of liquid should happen to wet the mattress and is not directly dried, there is a possibility that the natural rubber will polymerize and become yellow. Do I need the additional protective cover for the mattresses? We are recommending it as it protects the mattress from sweat and humidity. Why doesn’t the ATLAS mattress have horse hair? There is no particular reason, technical or constructional, for this “absence”. And if asked for, it is possible to add horse hair to the mattress. What is the lifetime of a mattress? Our mattresses, depending on the type, are covered with a 20 year warranty. The addition of a top-mattress helps increase the lifetime of a mattress. Why are children’s mattresses harder? Children’s bodies weigh less and their bodies are still growing. An elastic mattress in this case is not completely necessary, without implying that it would be harmful for them. Do your mattresses cause allergies? No, because all of the raw materials are sterilized and create an inhospitable environment for parasites of any kind. Are your mattresses affected by parasites? COCO-MAT’s mattresses come with removable covers which are washable in the washing machine. This cover makes it very easy to keep your bed parasite-free. to top	Bed-mattresses Questions What is the ergo-base for? The ergo-base offers elevation to the bed, thereby removing pressure from the body which would otherwise exist and which would inhibit a free blood circulation. Can I choose the fabric of the cover for the bed-mattress and the headboard? Yes. All bed-mattresses and headboards can be dressed with fabric covers. COCO-MAT offers a wide range of fabrics from which you can choose one. All the covers are produced in such a way that they can be removed and washed. What kinds of legs to you use for your bed-mattresses? COCO-MAT offers a wide selection of wooden or metallic legs in different designs and heights, which are screwed onto the bed-mattress. We also offer a selection of wheels. What is the lifetime of a bed-mattress? Bed-mattresses, always depending on the model, are covered by a warranty of up to 20 years. The use of a top-mattress helps increase the lifetime of a mattress. Why doesn’t the bed-mattress have a zipper? The weight of bed-mattresses and the way they’re built makes it particularly difficult to enable the removal and repositioning of a cover. For this reason, the use of a zipper would have no practical use. In any case, for the actual protection of the bed-mattresses, there are fabric covers available, which can be removed and washed. How can I check the condition of the materials of the bed-mattress? The only material which is susceptible to an over-time decrease in quality is the natural rubber. In case this happens, the change will be obvious. to top	Top-mattresses Questions What does the top-mattress offer more than the mattress? The top-mattress completes the support given by the mattress, by catering for the curvier parts of the body (legs, hands, neck, etc.), which are too light for the mattress to support. Secondly, it increases the space between the inflexible base of the bed facilitating the blood flow in our body, as no part of it is cramped or crowded any longer. Finally, it protects the mattress adding time to its lifetime. Why doesn’t the top-mattress come in two parts like your mattresses? As top-mattresses are a lot more elastic than mattresses, the movements of the one really don’t affect the other. Why don’t you incorporate the top-mattress into the mattress? If we were to do that we would eliminate the choice of our customers, who want to choose a mattress depending on their body type. Can I purchase a bed-mattress without a top-mattress? Of course. But it would be a less than perfect purchase. Bed-mattresses, just like mattresses, are built in such a way to offer primary support to the heavy parts of the body, i.e. the hips. This means, that other parts, the more curvier or lighter ones, are insufficiently supported. The top-mattress’ use is exactly that though – to support the lighter and curvier body parts (neck, legs, arms) as it is more elastic and flexible and thereby able to fill the space between those body parts and the (top-)mattress. Additionally, it adds height to the height of the bed-mattress, thereby larger bodies are feeling the resistance of the bed-base less. Can I only buy the top-mattress and use it on top of my existing mattress? Yes, if your existing mattress is in a good condition, e.g. it doesn’t have any bumps or holes. to top
Furniture Questions Why isn’t your wooden furniture available in more colours? We want to protect the environment and refrain from using chemical colours, therefore we have reduced the use of colouring substances. What are the headboards made of? The interior of our headboards is made out of plywood, which then is dressed with natural rubber and a woolen padding in order to minimize the hardness of the wood. On top of that, you can add a fabric cover of your choosing. to top	Raw materials Questions Why don’t you use springs? Metal springs although flexible are not able to provide even support to the whole body. Secondly, in conjunction with other metallic items, they produce magnetic fields and finally, they’re inferior with regards to durability in comparison to the natural materials we use. Why doesn’t coco fibre pulverize? The coco fibre is sprayed with liquid natural rubber in order to prevent just that and to make it more elastic. Can I wash wool? Yes, at 30 degrees. Can I wash (goose) down? Yes, you can at 30 degrees. But it takes time for it to dry completely. What exactly is natural rubber? Natural rubber comes from the Hevea tree in the form of a milky liquid, which after processing becomes a foamy layer of stable natural rubber. Why can’t I wash natural rubber? Natural rubber absorbs water like a sponge. For this reason, it practically cannot be dried. What is the difference between natural rubber and latex? Natural rubber, the one used by COCO-MAT, is a product of a very refined stabilization and forming process of the juicy that has been initially gained from the Hevea tree. By the use of an innovative and unique processing procedure, the purity of the finished good achieves 96%. Does natural rubber make holes? No, because as a material is it perfect in its elastic return. Is natural rubber prone to parasites? Natural rubber creates a very inhospitable environment for parasites of any kind. Why are there holes in the layers of natural rubber? These holes produce a perfect ventilation system, enabling the material to breathe. If a problem should occur with one of your products, how do you deal with it? Please contact the after-sales department, which typically will make an appointment to visit you and examine the problem. to top

Shopping Cart

Stefan Chrobok — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:36:59 GMT

My Account

Stefanos Patelis — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:11:00 GMT

Avis Car Rental

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:56:13 GMT

COCO-MAT Friends Club card owners can now benefit from our latest collaboration with Avis Car Rental and get a 15% discount to all car rentals in Greece.
Discount is offered to Friends Club card holders only for reservations made directly with Avis under the regural, valid at the time, catalogue retail prices and not via third parties.
The driver should be an adult over 21 years of age, and own a valid credit card and a driver’s license issued at least one year before the date of reservation.
Reservations for car rentals can be made on-line at www.avis.gr or by calling 210-6879600 and also directly at any Avis customer service spot. When making the reservation you should use the following discount code number:

AWD C441001

In order for the special 15% discount to be valid, customers are required to present their COCO-MAT Friends Club member card upon delivery of the car.

Product

Ioannis Cherouvim — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:18:11 GMT

9 reasons why sleep is so important

Nikos Vaslamatzis — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:44:33 GMT

1. Keeps your heart rate healthy Heart attacks and strokes are more common during the early morning hours. This fact may be explained by the way sleep interacts with the blood vessels. Lack of sleep has been associated with worsening of blood pressure and cholesterol, all risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Your heart will be healthier if you get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep each night.	2. Reduces Stress When your body is sleep deficient, it goes into a state of stress. The body's functions are put on high alert which causes an increase in blood pressure and a production of stress hormones. Higher blood pressure increases your risk for heart attacks and strokes. The stress hormones also, unfortunately, make it harder for you to sleep. Learn relaxation techniques to counter the effects of stress. There are also stress reduction techniques for sleep.	3. Reduces Inflammation The increase in stress hormones raises the level of inflammation in your body, also creating more risk for heart-related conditions, as well as cancer and diabetes. Inflammation is thought to one of the causes of the deterioration of your body as you age.
4. Makes You More Alert Of course, a good night's sleep makes you feel energized and alert the next day. Being engaged and active not only feels great, it increases your chances for another good night's sleep. When you wake up feeling refreshed, use that energy to get out into the daylight, do active things, and be engaged in your world. You'll sleep better the next night and increase your daily energy level.	5. Bolsters Your Memory Researchers do not fully understand why we sleep and dream, but a process called memory consolidation occurs during sleep. While your body may be resting, your brain is busy processing your day, making connections between events, sensory input, feelings and memories. Your dreams and deep sleep are an important time for your brain to make memories and links. Getting more quality sleep will help you remember and process things better.	6. May Help You Lose Weight Researchers have also found that people who sleep less than seven hours per night are more likely to be overweight or obese. It is thought that the lack of sleep impacts the balance of hormones in the body that affect appetite. The hormones ghrelin and leptin, important for the regulation of appetite, have been found to be disrupted by lack of sleep. So if you are interested in controlling or losing weight, don't forget to pay attention to getting a good night's sleep.
7. Naps Make You Smarter Napping during the day is not only an effective and refreshing alternative to caffeine, it can also protect your health and make you more productive. A study of 24,000 Greek adults showed that people who napped several times a week had a lower risk for dying from heart disease. People who nap at work have much lower levels of stress. Napping also improves memory, cognitive function and mood.	8. Reduce Your Risk for Depression Sleep impacts many of the chemicals in your body, including serotonin. People with a deficiency in serotonin are more likely to suffer from depression. You can help to prevent depression by making sure you are getting the right amount of sleep, between 7 and 9 hours each night.	9. Helps the Body Make Repairs Sleep is a time for your body to repair damage caused by stress, ultraviolet rays and other harmful exposures. Your cells produce more protein while you are sleeping. These protein molecules form the building blocks for cells, allowing them to repair damage.

Olive Tree Spa

Stefan Chrobok — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:44:19 GMT

15% discount for members visiting the Olive Tree Spa.

This is a unique place offering a wide range of services, from traditional treatments for relaxation and wellness to the most original massage techniques.

www.olivetreespa.gr

Gallo Nero

Stefan Chrobok — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:44:05 GMT

Gallo Nero Restaurant at Park Hotel

*10% discount for members dining at the Gallo Nero restaurant of the Athens Park Hotel.

Gallo Nero is an atmospheric, Italian restaurant, offering a selection of Tuscany wines and dishes created by well know Chef Gian Luca Barlucci.

www.athensparkhotel.gr

*consumption of drinks is excluded from the offer

Children

Stefan Chrobok — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:09:00 GMT

Media

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:12:54 GMT

COCO-MAT in the media:

The Huffington Post, [USA] 11/04/2012
The Greek Star, [USA] 11/04/2012
Ethnos, 10/04/2012
New York Magazine, [USA] 08/04/2012
The Pappas Post, [USA] 07/04/2012
The Daily Mail, [UK] 06/04/2012
The New York Times, [USA] 29/03/2012
Racked, [USA] 29/03/2012
The New York Times Magazine, [USA] 19/02/2012
Ta Nea, 21/01/2012
SBC, 12/01/2012
LifO, 21/12/2011
Stin Praksi.gr, SKAI, 04/12/2011
Athinoramatravel.gr, 1/12/2011
ANT1 News, 21/10/2011
Kathimerini, 16/10/2011
Podilato Pantou, NET, 15/09/2011
Departures [USA] 28/02/2011

To learn more about COCO-MAT and download high resolution images, please review the following:

Company

Stefan Chrobok — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:12:53 GMT

A word about us

Established in 1989, COCO-MAT today is a recognised leader for natural sleep products, bed linen, towels and furniture for homes and hotels. We have a growing network of stores in now ten countries and are proud to supply customers anywhere in the world.

We are committed to manufacturing the best beds in the world in the most sustainable way possible. COCO-MAT beds consist of multiple layers of natural materials, providing optimal, elastic support to the human body, without the use of metal springs.

All our products are made from natural materials from renewable sources, such as coco fibre, natural rubber, wool, cotton, sea grass, horsehair, silk, linen, wood and goose down.

Subscribe to our RSS Feeds

Ioannis Cherouvim — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:33:03 GMT

Sign Up to any of the following COCO-MAT RSS feeds:

You will need one of the following to read RSS feeds:

Modern web browser: Most modern browsers, including Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari and Chrome automatically check for feeds when you visit a website, and display the orange RSS icon when they find one. Many of them allow you to add RSS feeds as a browser favourite or bookmark folder, automatically updating them with the latest content.
Web-based RSS reader: Web-based RSS readers check feeds and displays any new articles that have been added. They let you catch up with your RSS feed subscriptions from any computer, making this option useful if you want to access the feeds from multiple computers or devices.
Desktop RSS reader: Some email software allows you to read RSS feeds. In addition, there is dedicated news reader software available that you can download and install on your computer.

Hotels

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:31:54 GMT

Browse through our list of partner hotels before planning your next trip. Fine hotels equipped with COCO-MAT sleep products.

Accessories

Nikos Vaslamatzis — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:31:54 GMT

Stores

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 06:26:27 GMT

Find the nearest COCO-MAT store location on our Stores Map. Alternatively, browse through our Store List and search by name or location.

Click on any store to view more detailed information.

Points & Rewards

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:52:00 GMT

Visit any COCO-MAT store to redeem your points.

140 points

1 free night at “Le Palace”

300 points

2 free nights at “Le Palace”

400 points

2 free nights at “Mati Hotel”

2 free nights at “Kamari Beach Hotel”

3 free nights at “Le Palace”

600 points

2 free nights at “Chatzigaki Manor”

2 free nights at “Valis Resort”

4 free nights at “Le Palace”

800 points

2 free nights at “Almira Hotel”

2 free nights at “Kritzas Beach”

5 free nights at “Le Palace”

1,000 points

3 free nights at “Doryssa Seaside Resort”

3 free nights at “Lindian Village”

3 free nights at “Almira Hotel”

1,500 points

3 free nights at “Chatzigakis Manor”

3 free nights at “Diamond Deluxe”

2,000 points

4 free nights at “Dasos Theretron"

4 free nights at “Almira Hotel”

2,500 points

4 free nights at “Doryssa Seaside Resort"

5 free nights at “Patmos Aktis Suites and Spa”

* Hotels and number of free nights may change during the year. COCO-MAT reserves the right to make changes to the abovementioned list without prior notice. Please visit our website to learn about new additions and changes to the abovementioned list.
Η COCO-MAT does not guarantee hotel room availability.
Voucher beneficiaries from the Wedding Bed offer and the Light Wedding Bed offer can request their voucher within one (1) month after the date of delivery of the purchased products.

Friends Club

Giorgos GAthan@coco-mat.com — Thu, 26 May 2011 11:02:00 GMT

Welcome to the Friends Club and our latest offers for COCO-MAT club members!

Upon joining the Friends Club you are able to collect points for every purchase you make in any COCO-MAT store anywhere in Greece. Just present your member’s card when paying for your shopping. For every 10 Euro spent, you earn 1 point. Points collected can be exchanged for overnight stays in COCO-MAT partner hotels or for selected products.

In addition, being a member of the Friends Club gives you access to special discounts on products and services offered by other well-known brands in Greece. There will always be something new and exclusive to Club members.

Bookmark this page to view the latest Friends Club benefits:

Olive Tree Spa Athens: 15% discount on all services

Gallo Nero at Park Hotel: Restaurant meals at 10% discount

Athens Medical Group: 15% discount

Avis Car Rental: 15% discount

Search

Ioannis Cherouvim — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:06:27 GMT

Contact Us

Ioannis Cherouvim — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:48:47 GMT