What Is a Latex Mattress and Its Benefits

If you want to sleep on a soft, responsive mattress that doesn’t encase your body like memory foam, a latex mattress might be the ideal choice for you.

Latex has an open-cell texture to better promote airflow and regulate your body temperature so you don’t overheat in the middle of the night. It’s naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, mold and mildew, making it a great option to help those with allergies and asthma sleep better. While some other mattress materials can emit a chemical odor when freshly manufactured, latex mattresses don’t. Its natural manufacturing process prevents off-gassing and protects your sinuses and indoor air quality.

This type of mattress also has motion isolation, meaning your partner could shift around in their sleep without disturbing your side of the bed.

Latex mattresses are also popular among people with chronic neck or back pain thanks to the ability of latex to conform to your body and relieve pressure.

Well-made latex mattresses have a longer lifespan than most other mattresses. They can keep their shape for up to 20 years, helping you save more in the long run. For many, the comfort, durability and contorting abilities of latex are invaluable.

Natural vs. Synthetic Latex Mattresses

There are two types of latex mattresses you can choose from: organic and synthetic. Synthetic latex is a blend of 30 percent natural latex from rubber trees and 70 percent synthetic latex manufactured using petrochemicals.

Synthetic latex primarily derived from petrochemicals doesn’t have the same allergen protection as natural latex and is more vulnerable to wear and tear, meaning it won’t last as long as natural latex mattresses. Ultimately, synthetic latex doesn’t compare to its purely organic counterpart.

At Twilight Bedding, all our latex mattresses are entirely natural. Natural latex mattresses aren’t necessarily prohibitively expensive. As a factory-direct company, we can manufacture high-quality, natural latex mattresses at a lower cost than our competitors.

How Do Latex Mattresses Compare to Other Mattress Types?

• Material Composition: Unlike memory foam mattresses, which are made from viscoelastic foam that can sink around your body and retain heat, latex mattresses consist of latex foam, which is more responsive and breathable, providing a cooler sleep experience. Our latex mattresses come in a variety of firmness levels, from extra soft to extra firm, including some mattresses that combine latex with InnerSprings for enhanced support.

• Support and Comfort: Latex mattresses are responsive and can provide more uniform support, preventing people from being submerged in foam padding, unlike memory foam mattresses.

• Durability: Latex mattresses are renowned for their durability and longevity, often outlasting memory foam, which can sag and lose support over time.

• Motion Isolation: Latex mattresses minimize disturbance to the bed when a partner gets in and out, while traditional InnerSpring mattresses may transfer more motion.

• Hypoallergenic Properties: InnerSpring or memory form mattresses aren’t naturally hypoallergenic like latex and don’t offer the same protection to those with allergies or asthma. However, polyurethane foam[1]  can be inserted into an InnerSpring mattress to make it hypoallergenic.

• Environmental Impact: Natural latex mattresses are sourced from renewable rubber trees, making them more environmentally friendly than those derived from non-renewable resources like coils and memory foam.

You don’t have to choose between InnerSpring mattresses or latex with Twilight Bedding. We have models that incorporate both of these features into a single comfortable mattress. Latex mattresses can be a great fit for those wanting a soft and buoyant mattress that doesn’t have the same problems as memory foam.

We’ve Been Designing and Producing Natural Latex Mattresses Locally in Spokane, Washington for Over 30 Years

At Twilight Bedding, we’re a family-owned company that takes pride in producing comfortable mattresses fitted to your preferences so you can have a good night’s sleep every night. Choose from our selection of 100 percent natural latex mattresses or hybrid mattress models that can be made softer or firmer depending on your preferences. We’ll produce your custom-tailored latex mattress in as little as a week so you can start sleeping better sooner.

Call us today at (509) 926-2333 to learn more or visit us in person to browse our selection of well-crafted latex mattresses in Spokane, WA.