Posts Tagged by Latex Mattresses
History, Features and Benefits of Latex Mattresses
In 1926 Dunlop first developed a process that turned the raw rubber sap collected from rubber trees into a vulcanized latex foam that could be used in bedding. That was the birth of latex being used in mattresses and pillows and many people may be surprised that latex was being used so long ago by…
What to Expect From a Latex Mattress
There is a misconception that the latex mattress is relatively new on the scene. While it’s true that in the US the Talalay style mattresses have only recently started to become popular, Dunlop actually introduced the first latex mattresses shortly after they developed their vulcanized rubber technology in 1926! So in that sense they’ve been…
Learning About Latex for Mattresses
Latex foam is a material that is being increasingly used as a combination material in mattresses, along with other foams and inner-springs. There are two main types of the material used in mattresses and the most common one used today is Talalay latex, which can be all natural or mixed natural and synthetic latex, and…
