Like with Memory Foam, there are many different manufactures of Latex Foam throughout the world, but only a few manufacturers of the highest quality Latex Foam, Talalay Latex. But even among manufacturers of Talalay Latex, there is a difference. Some manufacturers use fillers in their Talalay that will give the Latex a harder feel, and a less supportive feel, then the Talalay we use. Simply put, some Talalay latex foams are not pure Talalay latex foam.

Memory Foam is made by many different manufacturers in different grades and densities. A low-quality memory foam will break down more quickly than high quality memory foam, resuliting in an uncomfortable sleep surface. Our memory foams are made only of the highest quality memory foam available. The density of the foam will also make a difference in how the memory foam feels and how supportive it is.

Latex is natural and memory foam is synthetic; memory foam is temperature sensitive, while latex foam is not; lastly memory foam is denser (heavier) than latex foam.

Latex and memory foam are two very different products, each with their own distinct properties and feel. It's a different feel, and only you as the customer can decide which one you prefer. Latex is made from a rubber-based product, while memory or viscoelastic foam is derived from plastics. Latex provides "instantaneous recovery" as it contours and supports any body movement, while memory foam provides "slow recovery".

Latex is naturally conforming, so you are assured optimal orthopedic support in any sleep position. This unique ability to conform to your body alleviates areas of high pressure that cause you to toss and turn at night. Latex is also hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial, dust-mite resistant and breathable. Because it breathes to remove body moisture, it keeps you warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer.

Latex is natural and memory foam is synthetic; memory foam is temperature sensitive, while latex foam is not; lastly memory foam is denser (heavier) than latex foam.

Visco Elastic Memory foam is a temperature sensitive form of polyurethane foam that has special additives that create a self-adhesion property for a few seconds after being exposed to a heat source (your body). Over time, the adhesive slowly releases, allowing the foam to return to its original shape. This conforming property is very popular to thousands of sleepers worldwide, due in most part to Tempurpedic's marketing efforts.

Latex differs from memory foam in its elastic, open-cell structure that recovers from pressure immediately. Memory foam has a slower recovery time. Latex is a very supportive, yet conforming material.

Latex FoamLatex is the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. It is a complex intracellular product of a system of cells that synthesize a polymer (cis-1,4-polyisoprene), which is the main component of natural latex rubber. This natural latex rubber is produced in Africa and South Asia, South America, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, where trees are tapped for latex by cutting a spiral groove in the bark and placing a spout and collection cup at the base.

Natural latex rubber is a natural product that comes from the rubber tree. Memory foam is a synthetic petroleum product. Memory foam is designed to relieve pressure. That's what it does best. However, natural latex is also pressure relieving. In our opinion it takes 6" – 9" of latex to provide as much relief as 3" - 4" of high-density memory foam.

Latex foam mattresses are fully sanitized and are naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal. There is no dust, fluff or fibre and they are completely non-allergenic.

Natural Latex is recommended for people who wish to remove all synthetic material from their sleeping area. This may be as a result of allergies, sensitivities to the chemicals introduced in the 'talalay' process, or other environmental concerns. Natural Latex is naturally anti-microbial, naturally hypoallergenic and naturally dust-mite resistant as well as mould and mildew resistant

Latex Foam MattressOne of the few sustainable resources promoting the preservation of rain forests, latex rubber has remarkable advantages when used in bedding. A Latex Foam Mattress conforms to the contours of the body creating a cushion in which no pressure points are caused during rest. This unique and natural material is remarkable not only for its immediate health and comfort benefits, but also for its ability to withstand the test of time.

Latex Foam Mattresses Latex foam mattresses are made from natural rubber. These beds are made from pure latex, and can cost a little more than memory foam mattresses. Foam was discovered back in the 1970s by NASA, and was first used to construct beds by Tempur-Pedic. Natural latex rubber differs from viscoelastic foam in the way the polyurethane bonds are arranged in the material. Usually visco-elastic foam is a softer than natural rubber foam bed.

Where can I find natural latex cushions?Natural Latex will be a more expensive material for you to make seat cushions from (polyurethane foam is what most people use), but if you are looking to take advantage of its hypo-allergenic properties to reduce the presence of mold and allergens in the household it will work great. Visit www.foamsource.

Latex Foam PillowsThe latex foam pillow is one of the latest additions to the large selection of foam products being manufactured today. The latex foam pillow is composed of a material that exists as a gel. Latex foam pillows are able to provide support to the head and neck. These newer latex foam pillows can be purchased in a variety of styles.

Latex caps are very inexpensive. They do not last very long. They can pull on hair or be uncomfortable. Silicone caps are more expensive but last longer and may be more comfortable. Both latex and silicone caps will keep the hair relatively dry. They may help keep goggle straps from slipping. Lycra caps are the most comfortable and do not pull hair. They come in many colors and patterns. Lycra caps are not waterproof and only serve to keep longer hair from swishing around.

No, latex product is not the same as urethane or furniture foam. Urethane is a plastic. It doesn't have the longevity and resiliency of rubber. They don't make rubber bands or tires out of urethane (plastic), because urethane can't stretch and return to shape like rubber. In short, when worked, they lose resiliency and shape. The just won't give you the same comfort a year from now that they do in the showroom.

A traditional foam is made of foam and will absorb fluid, but as demonstrated in in vitro testing, it does not retain as well as Gelling Foam (p<0.05), 1 which may lead to maceration of the surrounding skin. A Gelling Foam Dressing combines patented Hydrofiber® Technology and foam to provide a unique Gelling Foam Dressing that redefines patient care.

One-Component foam comes in a single can (or cylinder) and cures in 10 to 20 minutes through a reaction with moisture in the atmosphere. Two-Component foam comes in a kit with two cans (or cylinders), each containing a separate chemical. Upon activation of the kit, the chemicals are mixed and dispensed through a specialized dispensing unit. The cure time is much shorter than One-Component foams, usually within two minutes.

The black foam (polyurethane, or GranuFoam® Dressing) is hydrophobic or water repelling. It is an open pore foam, which allows for exudate to be removed. It is less dense than the white foam (polyvinyl alcohol, or Vers-Foam™ Dressing) and is reticulated, which means all the pores are in communication with each other. This design allows for increased distribution of negative pressure across the wound bed.

Latex is a milky white liquid composed of rubber particles dispersed in water. This material is whipped with air to form a foam, which is cured to make our mattresses.

Natural Latex is latex that comes right out of the tree and is put into the mold. Some manufacturers claim that natural is better, because its natural. Really its just cheaper. The problem with natural latex is that it contains oils that dry out within about a year. Once these oils dry, the latex begins to degrade rapidly, losing its resiliency. It actually becomes chalky and begins to flake away.

Latex is made from a rubber-based product versus memory or visco-elastic 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 the true contouring support that they would experience immediately with latex.