Author: Daniel Boudreau

The most widely recognized certifications for natural latex mattresses are GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard), GOTS, Eco-Institut, OEKO-TEX, and UL Environment.

Endowed with great elasticity, all natural latex regains it’s original shape after use and moulds itself perfectly to the user’s body. Contrary to polyurethane based foam that can lose it’s shape over time, all-natural latex maintains it’s original shape and lasts longer. All-natural latex mattresses outlast other types of mattresses by 3 to 7 years. Typically, their lifespan is 12 to 14 years.

Studies have shown that prolonged exposure to off-gassing chemicals from polyurethane and memory foam mattresses can lead a number of adverse health effects.

The Talalay manufacturing process is a more modern way to process natural latex and produces a foam that is less dense than Dunlop foam.