Latex has 2 properties that have convinced us that it reigns supreme in the world of mattress materials.
Of the three types of mattress comfort materials, we rate latex to be the best overall. No mattress material will be for everyone, however latex ticks a lot of boxes. In order to make sure our latex is real, we import our own latex for our latex mattresses in Australia, from Malaysia’s rubber trees – one of the world’s biggest and best producers of latex.
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There are a few types of latex, the two main ones are:
There are also many blends of latex.
The latex that you want to stay away from is latex from Chinese manufacturers. This is around 40% tree sap, and 60% plastic, whereas real latex is around 95-97% tree sap. We choose Dunlop as it’s organic latex in its purest form. We think it’s what the highest quality latex feels like, to make the best latex mattresses.
The description we give is from the things that we’ve noticed. If you are interested in doing more research on latex mattresses and comfort layers we highly recommend you check out this link. It’s from a website that we believe has the most balanced information.
We are often asked, “how long will “x” mattress last?”. We think this is the wrong question as it’s impossible to answer due to the great variance in people’s weight and sleeping habits.
I like to answer this question like this, “Ausbeds mattresses will last between 7-50 years”.
Here is a guy cutting open a 51-year-old latex mattress, the foam looks amazing still.
If you are looking for durability in your mattress, the questions we believe you should be asking are:
We sell all of the different types of mattress materials, in all sizes, and while we think latex is the best overall material, we don’t think it’s the best for some people. Natural latex mattresses offer the most comfort and support for stomach, side and combination sleepers. Its open-cell structure is also cooling, making it great for hot sleepers. Unlike a purely spring mattress, the latex concaves gently to let your hips and shoulders sink in.
If you are sensitive to partner disturbance, however, you’re going to have a better time on the “Sienna” memory foam. Memory foam won’t last as long, but our zipper system makes for an easy and cheap replacement of materials.
We think you should buy the material that best suits you.
Need more help? Contact our friendly and professional team, and our mattress experts will help you find the right one for your sleeping needs.
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