Natural latex mattresses can give you a great sleeping comfort as well as optimal orthopedic support. Quality sleep is needed to re-energize our spent body and natural latex mattresses can provide you with just that.
Where does natural latex come from?
Hevea Brasiliensis is the scientific name of the rubber tree where latex comes from. The sap of these trees, which is the main ingredient of natural latex mattresses, are collected and processed.
How is natural latex mattress produced?
There are two methods in which these natural latex mattresses are manufactured. Both of which is to create holes or cores inside the finished product to produce the softness of these mattresses.
The Dunlop, which is the original method, whips the latex liquid which traps air within the liquid creating foam. It is then placed in a mold and heated to vulcanize. The air trapped within the liquid creates the holes or core of the mattress.
The Talalay method is similar to the Dunlop but has variations in the process which gives them more control on how the cores are formed.
Properties of natural latex mattresses:
The mattress cores are 6 to 6 inches thick and have a density of about 4 pounds per cubic foot. They are quite soft, gentle on the pressure points on your body, resistant to molds, resistant to dust mites, anti-microbial and hypo-allergenic. It also has a natural odor but much of it is removed during the manufacturing process. The remaining odor should not be a problem unless you have a very sensitive smell.Aside from all the benefits, the most important thing with regards to health is that it is natural. It is not made with synthetic materials which may emit chemical odors that could be harmful to the health in the long run.
How available are natural latex mattresses?
Natural latex mattresses are harder to find than synthetic latex mattress