All Natural, Talalay Latex

Available on our Bed 4 Life 10K3, 9550, and 7500 Airbeds, Talalay® latex provides a natural and more supportive alternative to visco-elastic memory foam. Latex is usually found on high-end and very expensive sleep systems.

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The gentle, conforming support of latex foam reduces high pressure areas that shut off capillary blood flow causing a person to toss and turn. Latex alleviates pressure and helps bring oxygen and nutrients to muscles, so you and your cells can recharge and renew. So you awaken refreshed, without cramping and stiffness.

Latex foam does a world of good for your back and spine—in and out of bed. They provide years of comfortable sleep. And never need flipping. Latex foam will not break down and offers exceptional stability to eliminate sleep disruptive motion transfer. Latex is the most resilient sleep technology on the market virtually eliminating body impressions and the sagging center many consumers complain about! So you can rest well from now until the sheep come home.

Some facts about our Talalay® Latex:

• Naturally crafted from the milk of the tropical rubber tree
• Environmentally friendly – naturally derived & biodegradable
• Instantly conforms to body shape
• Provides superior orthopedic support
• Superior pressure relief reduces tossing and turning and alleviates pressure to help bring oxygen and nutrients to muscles
• Antimicrobial, dust mite and mildew resistant
• Breathable cell structure – warmer in winter, cooler in summer
• Will not break down or set
• Consistent feel from top to bottom, head to toe

Superior Comfort

We use a sophisticated data mapping system called the XSENSOR, which features 10,000 sensors to measure pressure points between a body and a sleep surface. XSENSOR technology is an dispensable tool for designing, testing and optimizing sleep surfaces for exceptional comfort and support.

XSENSOR pressure tests prove our Talatech™ latex provides up to 30% more pressure relief than visco-elastic foam by itself and outperforms other latex brands. Talatech™ latex offers the superior support and pressure relief consumers are looking for today. And latex instantly conforms to every curve and contour.

Allergies

Although the process is completely different from ours, Latex International takes action to prevent the potential for allergic reaction. Products intended for direct skin contact, such as cosmetic sponge applicators, do not contain natural rubber latex. Non-skin contact products, such as mattresses and pillows, that may contain some natural rubber latex, undergo a five stage washing process which removes reaction-causing proteins while enhancing the over quality of the product. The openness of Talalay latex foam cells, allows for thorough washing.

Complaints for allergic reactions to natural rubber latex are monitored by the FDA. To our knowledge, there has never been a single complaint over more than 28 years of experience stemming from the natural rubber found in our mattresses and pillows. Our products have been tested by outside facilities and are shown to be inherently hypoallergenic for sufferers of mold, mildew or bacterial allergies. In addition, our mattress and pillows are resistant to dust mites and are naturally resistant to mold and mildew which are contributors to asthma and pulmonary function allergies.

You can buy with confidence that this is the cleanest and most allergen-free latex on the planet.

Latex Frequently Asked Questions

Is tossing and turning bad?

How much sleep do I need?

Conventional wisdom says 8 hours a night, but children need more, and often, as we age, we seem to sleep less. The best guide to how much sleep you need is your own health. Many people sleep better with the simple addition of a comforting sleep routine, physical exercise and stress relieving practices.

How do I know if IÂ’m not getting quality rest?

If you need an alarm clock or wake feeling anything but refreshed, you’re probably not getting the real rest you need. See our sleep tips for some of the ways—in addition to buying Talatech™ latex foam bedding—that can help improve the quality of your sleep.

Is all latex alike?

All foams are not created equal. To be assured you are buying the finest in the world, ask for the only Talalay latex made in the U.S.A. – Talatech™.

Latex International’s formulation and process controls help determine the level of consistencyand durability in a latex product. Our manufacturing process helps make the most consistent and durable latex in the world.

• Choice of Comfort: Our pillows come in three firmness ranges to provide exceptional support and pressure relief for back, side or stomach sleepers.
• Ultra durable: consistent cell structure means our latex provides superior comfort far longer than competitive products.
• Proven Quality: Latex International is the only manufacturer to test EVERY mattress core in 9 locations to ensure product consistency. Every latex pillow is hand inspected and weighed.
• Clean and Fresh: EVERY mattress core and pillow is washed in a unique 5 stage washing process that removes residual soaps and proteins (the leading cause of premature softening).
• World Leader: Talatech™ is the only latex made in the U.S.A—the finest in the world—for uniform product feel from top to bottom.

What’s the difference between Talalay latex and Dunlop process latex?

Latex International features the Talalay process: a highly controlled, sophisticated latex manufacturing process that produces the highest quality, most consistent latex available in the world. An alternative technology, known as the Dunlop process, is the most commonly used production method globally. It creates a firmer product that is most often used as a base core component.

The major difference between the two processes is what happens in the mold just prior to the initial latex curing stage. In the Talaly process, only a small amount of latex compound is poured into the mold. Air is extracted to perfectly distribute the foamed liquid inside the mold and to create a consistent round, open cell structure. The mattress core is flash frozen to lock the cell structure in place and to prevent the particles from settling. In the Dunlop process, the molds are filled to the rim, air is not extracted, and there is no freeze stage. Therefore, the latex cell structure is less “airy”. Gravity takes over settling the particles to create a more dense product than Talalay latex. Talalay latex is available in a much wider firmness range so it can provide enchanced comfort choice for consumers around the globe.

What is the difference between 100% natural and blended latex?

By definition, latex is a rubber particle suspended in water. There are 2 types of latex; natural rubber latex and styrene butadiene rubber or man made latex. All latex is either a blend of the two or 100% natural latex. All mattress components and pillows from Latex International are 100% latex. Latex International uses a proprietary blend of natural and man made latex to provide the optimal balance of comfort and durability.

Natural rubber latex is for durability. Natural inhibits tearing as it can be stretched like a rubber band. Man made latex helps in creating a product that is resistant to sagging or taking body impressions as it can be compressed over and over and will continue to provide the same feel experienced on the retail floor for years to come. 100% natural latex sleep products are less durable than a blended latex product and are more likely to take a body impression over time.

Is latex as good as “memory foam”?

Actually it’s better. Latex foam is proven to provide 31% more pressure relief and contouring support than memory foam. And it responds instantly to your unique body contours—without waiting for body heat. Latex is made from a rubber-based product versus memory or viscoelastic foam which is derived from plastics. Latex provides “instantaneous recovery” as it contours and supports any body movement, while memory foam provides “slow recovery”. With memory foam, the sleeper must wait for their body temperature to soften the foam prior to getting that true contouring support that they would experience immediately with latex.

Why is pressure relief important?

Pressure interrupts blood flow and oxygen to your extremities, causing the tossing and turning that interrupt a good night sleep. Proper support and alignment ensures your body gets vital nutrients to repair and restore itself all night long.

Why is maintaining proper spinal alignment important?

Without proper support, your back, hips and shoulders are thrown out of alignment and you may wake feeling stiff, achy and tired. Latex foam provides comfortable support that keeps you in alignment, and conforms to your contours, cradling your body all night so you can awaken refreshed.