Talalay latex cores and comfort layers have the most incredible feel of any sleep surface available. It is resilient, luxurious, breathable and incredibly comfortable. Unlike any other sleep surface you've experienced before, Talalay latex is pliable, yet supportive. It responds to your body's curves without that feeling like you're sinking in wet sand as is true with certain memory foams. When you need to reposition yourself during sleep, you can. Latex is resilient, responsive and recovers immediately. You won't have a tendency to wake up "holding on" while the sleep surface recovers its original shape.
Talalay latex is derived from the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) and, in its finished form, consists of millions of tiny round bubbles with flexible, resilient latex rubber walls. The result is a "bottomless" sleep surface that prevents your pressure points (hips, shoulders) from settling on a hard or unyielding surface. The latex is always trying to lift and the lack of pressure results in increased blood flow that reduces tossing and turning which means a deeper, more restful sleep.
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Talalay latex is proven to be up to four times more breathable than Dunlop latex and provides up to three times more air flow than conventional polyurethane and memory foams. Increased air flow inhibits an environment where mold and mildew can grow and helps to regulate your body's temperature during sleep.
Talalay latex has an elastic property that allows it to stretch and return to its original shape. It is able to conform to the natural shape of the body that instantly provides pressure-free support keeping the body and spine in comfortable position. This feature allows you to sleep pain-free resulting in a deeper, more healthful slumber.
Talalay latex cells are thick-walled, round, consistent and flexible and can withstand the flexing a body's weight provides night after night. Talalay latex is proven to be up to three times more durable than other types of latex and polyurethane foams. Your mattress will remain more comfortable for a longer period of time than with other cushioning materials.
Talalay latex is hypoallergenic, mold and mildew proof and resists dust mites. It is made from natural ingredients in a process that yields a clean and toxin-free material. Latex International's Talatech™ latex has passed the rigid OkeoTex 100 certification standards.