What is Natural Latex

Derived from the heven brasiliensis, or the rubber tree, latex is the most naturally durable cushioning material available. Natural latex is made from a milky substance that drips from the rubber tree when the bark is slashed. The process does not hurt the tree. During production, the latex resin is whipped and then baked. The finished product is biodegradable.

Will it support my back?

Latex dynamically conforms to you, providing superior support and pressure relief. By gently conforming to your every contour, latex provides back support and pressure relief. Relieving pressure reduces the tossing and turning that interrupts sleep and brings needed oxygen and nutrients to tired aching muscles.

How Does a Latex System Feel When Compared To A Coil System?

Feeling of a coil system versus a latex system. In general, a coil system pushes up against the body for support and a latex system conforms to your body and has a much denser feeling.

Benefits

Anti-Microbial Dust Mite Resistant Environmentally Friendly Maximum Durability Naturally Derived Natural, Orthopedic Support Superior Pressure Equalization Minimizes movement - best choice for someone with a partner that moves around too much.

I have allergies, what would be good for me?

Natural Latex is inherently hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial, and dust mite resistant, making it perfect for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting to breathe fresh, clean air while they sleep. In addition, natural latex is breathable, keeping you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.  It costs a little more, but in the long run, it will provide you with the perfect balance of comfort and support for years to come. Our latex is in the form of a foam. There have not been any reported cases of allergies to latex foam. People that are allergic to latex, are normally allergic to the type of latex used in making latex gloves. If you are concerned about latex allergies and are seriously interested in our 100% Natural Latex Mattresses, please request for a sample of 100% natural latex to be sent to you so that you can test it on yourself. Make sure to include a mailing address to send it to.

Will it support my back?

Latex dynamically conforms to you, providing superior support and pressure relief. By gently conforming to your every contour, latex provides superior back support and outstanding pressure relief. Relieving pressure reduces the tossing and turning that interrupts sleep and brings needed oxygen and nutrients to tired aching muscles.

Does the Latex Bed contain a spring system?

The latex bed does not contain a spring system, it is similar to foam beds, but natural. The bed has a 100% latex core, can be covered with organic cotton and pure grow wool, and has an exterior fabric made of organic cotton (organic fabric is available but it is much more expensive). The latex provides  good support for your back while still maintaining comfort.

Type of 100% Natural Latex Used

100% natural latex with absolutely no fillers in our material. Starts with the natural white liquid taped from rubber trees, combined with water and whipped to a froth. Poured into individual molds and vacuum sealed to eliminate air bubbles. Cooled to 20 degrees for consistent cell structure. Heated to 200 Degrees to create uniformity and density. Removed by hand and rinsed repeatedly for durability. Finally, slow dried to cross link cells and tested for quality. The most environmentally friendly process available.

Natural Latex vs. Memory Foam

Memory foam, also known as Visco-Elastic, is made of man made chemicals. Memory foam mattresses can work well for people that do not move in their bed. We have had customers that have switched from memory foam mattresses to our natural latex mattresses because they told us that they felt like they were "sleeping on jello" and "quicksand." When sleeping on memory foam, it creates a body impression in the mattress. And when you move, it takes a while before it goes back to shape. In the mean time, it can feel lumpy. We have had people tell us that they felt "sea sick" because of this. Another common problem is that the body can sweat a lot because memory foam is synthetic and does not breathe. Other people have told us that they have had trouble with the chemical smells from the memory foam. Some people describe the smell as being similar to rotten cabbage. Memory foam mattresses outgas man made chemicals and are sold under several different names. Some of the brand names include Contour-Pedic®, Craftmatic Adjustable Beds®, Isotonic®, Nautilus Sleep Systems®, NovaForm®, Tempur-Pedic®, and True Sleeper®. When researching mattresses, make sure that you get the details on what the mattress is made out of...no matter how slick and expensive their advertising is. Some of these mattress companies spend literally millions of advertising dollars every year trying to convince you that their memory foam is better because it is high tech or developed by NASA. We do not have a big advertising budget. Instead, our focus is putting money into the quality of the materials. With 100% pure natural latex, it relieves the pressure points of the body as well, but when you move in the bed, it comes back to it's original shape quickly. So you don't feel lumps. With 100% pure natural latex beds, the room does not need to be 65 degrees or higher. Latex is also firmer than memory foam and it therefore has less body impressions than memory foam.  You usually will not see body impressions in an all natural latex mattress for at least 8 years. 100% natural latex does not have man made chemicals - including no petroleum based chemicals, no formaldehydes, no benzene, no chemical fire retardants, etc. Did you know that most people do not even know what their mattress is made of?

100% Natural Latex versus 100% Latex

Please be careful when comparing mattresses. 100% Latex is not necessarily the same as 100% Natural Latex. A mattress core can be 100% synthetic latex and still be considered 100% Latex. It is not entirely natural unless it says it is 100% Natural Latex. Also, if the price seems too good to be true....it probably is. Manufactures do not typically use 100% natural latex because it costs so much more to use. We keep our prices as low as possible without lowering the quality of our products. We don't cut corners on quality. 100% Natural Latex is the same as 100% Natural Rubber.

Odors with 100% natural latex?

All materials have an odor to them. Unless you are very sensitive to smells, you probably will not notice them in our all natural latex beds. These odors are out-gassed over time. The out-gasses of the natural materials are all natural, not chemicals. Synthetic materials, such as synthetic latex, memory foam, and other synthetic foams, can out-gas toxic chemicals. All of these materials in the all natural beds result in a bed without any irritants such as sulfur or boric acid. And there are no plastics, polyesters that emit toxic gases.

Relieves Pressure Points

Latex is naturally conforming to assure optimal orthopedic support in any sleep position. This helps your body alleviate high pressure areas that can cause you to toss and turn at night. Customers with special heath concerns, such as Fibromyalgia, may need to also use a 3" wool topper on top of the mattress in order to minimize the pressure on the pressure points of the body.

30 Day Comfort Exchange Policy & Warranty Information

30 Day Comfort Exchange Policy. See Warranty information for details.

Resources

Choosing Firmness Conventional Cotton Versus Organic Cotton Mattress FAQ's Natural Fibers Verses Synthetic: the Difference Pollution In Peoples Blood Stream Qualities of Wool - Naturally regulating your body temperature at a comfortable level for a comfortable natural sleep. Toxic Chemical Fire Retardants Used In Conventional Mattresses Anderson Laboratories tested respiratory toxicity of mattress emission on mice. The data demonstrates that some mattresses release toxic (poisonous) chemicals into the air. The study found tested the fumes from several types of mattresses, especially ones with vinyl covers and polyurethane foam cores. The data demonstrated irritation to the throat, eyes, and nose. Some also had difficulty breathing. Some developed asthma like reactions. The study can be found in Environmental Health, 2000, Vol. 55, pp 38-43.

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