Latex mattress is used as a top layer in traditional innerspring mattresses. They are preferred by people who are into the green movement” because natural latex is made from the sap of a rubber tree. As such, it has unparalleled buoyant and elastic properties compared to other “green” mattress materials like cotton and wool. [Read more →]

If you are in the market for a new mattress, you have probably heard of the names Dunlop latex mattress and Talalay latex mattress. You are probably wondering the difference between them. And you have probably also heard of the different opinions on which is better. These opinions would usually depend on which product the “expert” is selling. [Read more →]

Contrary to misconceptions, Talalay is not a brand for latex mattresses. Talalay latex mattresses are called as such because of the process used in the manufacture of the latex.

Latex is rubber foam. When you hear the word foam, you would visualize a light substance that has a lot of air bubbles in it, just like the foamy milk on top of your favorite hot cappuccino. And that’s basically what is rubber foam — a rubber material with lots and lots of air bubbles inside. [Read more →]

Choosing the best latex mattress for every member of the family is not easy. Each person is a unique individual with a different body make up and sleeping position and behavior.

Should you go green and buy an all-natural latex mattress for the baby? What everyone wants after all is to provide the best for their loved ones. [Read more →]

Are they the same? What’s the difference? Is it possible to have the memory foam toppers made of latex?

With the present technology, memory foam mattress toppers cannot be made from latex. Although there is a buzz that in the future that latex foam can be made to “remember” your body contours but can also provide better orthopedic support than the present memory foams. That is yet to be seen though. [Read more →]