Try Wool for Your Natural Latex Mattress Cover

So you want a 100% all-natural, completely botanical latex mattress. You want it for its comfort, as well as the fact that it is hypoallergenic, dust mite-free, and antibacterial. Great! So what do you want your 100% all-natural latex mattress to be covered with so you can really benefit from latex’s great qualities?

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Latex Mattresses: The Talalay Method of Making Latex

There are two methods of making latex for latex mattresses. The oldest method is the Dunlop method, which I covered in a previous blog. The newer method, which is used primarily for making synthetic latex, is the Talalay method.  Although the Dunlop method is the primary method for making all-natural latex, it gets a bit more confusing when you learn that the Talalay method can also be used for making not just synthetic latex, but natural latex too.

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The Dunlop Method of Making a Natural Latex Mattress

There are two different methods for making a latex mattress – the Dunlop method and the Talalay Method. In this blog I am going to talk about the Dunlop method.

The Dunlop method is the original and longest (in terms of how long it has been used) method of making latex.  It is used primarily for making natural latex.  (The Talalay method is mostly used for making synthetic latex, but can be used to make natural latex too.)

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The Botanical Mattress: The All Natural Latex Mattress

Looking to make your life more green, organic, and botanical? Thinking about starting where you spend one-third of your life – in bed.

A 100% all-natural latex mattress is made from the sap of rubber trees and is completely botanical.  It is antibacterial, hypoallergenic, and resistant to dust mites.  This makes an all-natural latex mattress a great choice for those with allergies or who want a greener, botanical mattress than traditional mattresses.  A latex mattress is also very comfortable, making it a great mattress for anyone looking for a comfortable mattress too.

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Natural Latex Mattresses: Freedom From Dust Mites!

Dust mites are a common allergen in the home, collecting in carpets, on window coverings, in mattresses, and anywhere dust finds a place to settle.  Although the perception that mattresses double in weight every 10 years due to dust and dust mites is a myth (see http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/mattress.asp), those with allergies or the desire to lessen their contact with dust mites are frequently turning to 100% all-natural latex mattresses.

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100% Natural Latex Mattress for 100% Natural Sleep

Looking for comfortable sleep that is also 100% all natural? Then check out a 100% all-natural latex mattress. A 100% all-natural latex mattress is completely botanical and natural and is hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and dust mite-free.

When looking for completely natural and green sleep, you must be careful though.  “Buyer beware” is very important when looking for a 100% all-natural latex mattress.  This is because many companies will call their mattress “natural” latex when, in reality, there is just a small amount of natural latex in the mattress and the rest or part of it is made with synthetic or artificial latex.

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Our Latex Mattress Buyer’s Guide

The world of natural latex mattresses is full of hype and myth… Dunlop versus Talalay, all-natural versus synthetic, single-zone versus multi-zoned… How is a consumer supposed to sort all this out?  At Healthy Foundations, we understand that this all can be so confusing.  That is why we offer our Latex Mattress Buyer’s Guide.  This guide is designed to cut through all the myths and the hype to provide you factual information that will allow you to make an educated decision when buying an all-natural latex mattress.  Some of the topics covered include: Continue reading “Our Latex Mattress Buyer’s Guide” »

A Natural Latex Mattress or A Memory Foam Mattress?

I see this question quite a bit on the web.  Should you choose a natural latex mattress or a memory foam mattress?  It’s the biggest question since Ginger or MaryAnne or Freddy versus Jason.  The problem with the memory foam mattress versus natural latex mattress question is that the only one who can answer it is you.  It’s just like Ginger or MaryAnne – both are great, it’s just a matter of preference.  (Freddy versus Jason can have an actual winner, but who knows who that would really be?)

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Natural Latex Mattress: Look for 100% Natural Latex

Many people are turning to all-natural latex as their mattress of choice. Sure, you want natural latex for its comfort and its 100% botanical qualities, but how can you be sure you are getting 100% all-natural latex?  You have to do your homework and you have to ask the hard questions.  Here’s why:

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Latex Mattress or Memory Foam Mattress: Which is the Best Choice?

You can frequently see the question, which is better, a latex mattress or a memory foam mattress?  This isn’t a question that can really be answered — It’s like asking a truck guy which is better Ford or Chevy?  The answer comes down to personal preference.

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