Switching to a latex mattress from a
regular spring or foam mattress can be the best decision you will ever make in
your lifetime. With a latex mattress, you never have to worry about toxic
chemicals off-gassing and giving you cancer-causing carcinogens as you sleep.
This type of mattress is becoming popular with discerning individuals who want
to sleep on a higher-quality, safe, and healthy mattress. It can minimize or
completely eliminate allergies and respiratory issues caused by dust mites and
mold growth that typically occur in conventional synthetic foam mattresses.
Just be sure to buy the right product by using this guide.
What is natural latex?
Natural latex pertains to the material that
is produced from select rubber trees, like the Hevea Brazilian tree. Talalay
latex is another type of high-quality natural latex used in certain products.
When buying a mattress, make sure that it uses 100 percent natural latex for
durability and extra strength. Be sure to buy this type of mattress from a
reputable store that is a Green America approved business, and make sure its
products are made based on the Global Organic Latex Standard (GOLS).
What should you look for in a natural latex
mattress?
Other components of a latex mattress must
be all-natural or organic, too. The cotton cover must be 100 percent GOTS
certified organic, with an untreated all-natural American wool top layer. Some
manufacturers let you choose between two comfort and thickness levels so you do
not have to feel uncomfortable and take too long to adjust to a new mattress. Consider
buying a natural latex mattress that is made to order so all features can
be made to your specifications.
Look for a latex mattress that is made with
the Progressive Comfort System that offers maximum orthopedic support. The
system makes the mattress firm at the base, but it becomes slightly softer
towards the top. Hence, you get ample support where it matters most—like your
head, shoulders, and hips, or anywhere your body is heavier. This puts less
strain on your spine and neck to reduce pain and to provide an overall feeling
of relaxation and comfort for a more luxurious sleep.
