Does it have a strong smell? I recently got a gel cushion for my chair and had to wrap it in a plastic bag and 3 pillowcases to cut the smell down. Thx
648469
I could smell material (plastic type) when I took it out go the box, but nothing after that. No smell that would cause me not to use it. Thx. Good luck.
648470
The comfort mat did NOT have any unusual odors -- placed it on floor right out of shipping box - no problems.
589033
My husband and I are extremely sensitive to smells and neither of us had an issue with this product. If you want to play it safe I would suggest taking it out of the plastic bag and air it for a couple of days.
2063499
Yes it smells, but not that strong. It goes away completely a few days later, but you can still sleep on it with a cover on even on the first day.
559931
I didn't notice any smell with mine and I'm pretty sensitive to odors. I'd recommend letting it air out in a well ventilated place for a few days or weeks until it dissipates.
534415
It has the smell of new fabric used in making the bag. i would not refer to it as an "odor", such as you might encounter if the bag were made from rubber or neoprene. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's or Sears or Ace Hardware and unzip one & take a whiff. That would be much more reliable than the subjective answers you will get from a forum. Good luck!
466317
I've had mine for a little over six months and have no noticed an odor. As for heat, it doesn't get super hot, but about whatever Temperature your body is. Like the other reviewer said, just turn it over and it's nice and cool again. I love this pillow very much
444204
I don't recall it having a strong odor. If it had a smell at all it was very minimal. I'll check again this evening when I'm home and reply back for certain.
1446400
Hi, I unpacked my chair 6 weeks ago and now can detect a little bit of smell only and only if I really try to find it ;) My nose is average and at the time of unpacking I didn't really notice anything disturbing.
1842882
It initially has a "plastic" smell when you first remove from package but dissipates in a few days (or less). I primarily use when driving or airplane travel (and have for years) and in fact I just loaned my spare to a friend yesterday and he wants his own. The relief (I get) is worth the temporary "smell".
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I didn't experience any odor with my bench. It came boxed up and wrapped in plastic, and once it was assembled ( legs put on) it was ready to go - no lingering plastic odor or anything. I really like the padding - it has enough cushion so that i can practice for a 2 hour stretch and have no problems.
925197
Not sure what bad smell others are talking about, I have not had that experience. Both my pillows are fine, and have no smell, however, when I want an oder out of something I put it in a garbage bag with a bunch of baking soda poured in it and leave it for 3 days, then check it. If I wash something I use vinegar to take smells out. And, yes I've washed down before, the trick is getting it dry. I hang it on the line all day, and it must be a fairly hot day or it won't dry.
1694703
Mine never had a really strong odor. There was a slight odor, but not an unpleasant one, for the first week or so but none that I've noticed since then. I think it just needed to air out a little. Now it just smells like leather.
666348
Authentic Leather do smell bad.. But mine was not "nauseating". The odor will eventually disappear the longer you use it. Try to spray your favorite perfume inside the bag. The leather will absorb it. Others put some odor absorbent inside their bags. It can be purchased on most stores. Cheers!
2065932
Mine smells like I would expect new furniture to smell. No issues storing my blankets in here :)
1106345
Yes, it does have a smell to it when it first arrives. Since leaving it out of the box and just letting it air out I have no longer noticed the smell.
2151231
I never noticed an odor from the pillow. I had it sent to my mother's house, she opened it and when I arrived a couple of weeks later, there was no odor. I loved the shape.
466320
Hi. I did not notice an odor even though Serta says to leave out for a day or so. I did not do this and did not notice any odor. I found the pillow to be quite cool and very comfortable. I would highly recommend.