The origins of latex Latex is a naturally occurring form of rubber. It's used in many different products like gloves, balloons and mattresses. When used in a mattress it has a buoyant feeling while still providing necessary support. Traditional innerspring or memory foam mattresses can't match this feeling while still being supportive. How latex is harvested. Surprisingly, latex isn't a foam. It's created from the sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis Tree. Organic latex is farmed from trees that aren't treated with any pesticides or herbicides while being grown. The Hevea Brasiliensis tree is able to produce sap for twenty years using sustainable methods. That means that these trees will still be creating oxygen for years to come while still providing latex. Once the latex is farmed from the Hevea Brasiliensis Tree, it's taken to a facility for processing. Its first stop is a centrifuge where the latex is whipped into a froth. This removes impurities and concentrates the latex so that it is the perfect consistency to turn it into foam.
The now frothy latex is taken to the molding area. It is poured into aluminum pin molds for baking. These pins are designed to distribute the heat evenly throughout the latex for even cooking. The latex is baked at over 200° to vulcanize the latex. This solidifies the mixture and turns it into the mattress material that we use. Once the mattress core is baked to perfection, it is cleaned of all impurities in a wash cycle. This ensures that your mattress will be pure once it reaches you. After the mattress is cleaned, it is checked for outstanding quality. Astrabeds prides itself on making sure that only the finest mattress reach our customers. The different types of latex Organic latex is the rarest form of latex. It is only composed of sap from the Hevea Brasiliensis Tree. During the farming process, no pesticides or herbicides are used. This allows the latex to be a clean, chemical free sleeping experience. This is the closest product to organic latex.
It is completely derived from the Hevea Brasiliensis Tree. However, it is not organic. This latex is treated with chemical herbicides and pesticides during the farming process. This is the most common type of latex on the market. While organic and natural latex use only latex derived from the Hevea Brasiliensis Tree, blended latex uses a 60/40 blend of natural latex and synthetic latex. This cuts down on cost, but makes the final product not as durable. Completely synthetic latex is not usually found in mattresses. Synthetic latex is a compound that mimics latex, but can’t replicate all of organic latex’s natural benefits. It is stiff so it will not provide proper support that will contour to your body. It is also toxic unlike organic latex and can cause respiratory distress or allergic reactions. Dunlop & Talalay Manufacturing Processes This method is used to produce nearly all the latex products in the world. It's durable and energy efficient. When tested against Talalay latex, consumers couldn't tell a difference between the two.
Astrabeds uses this process for creating our organic latex mattress. This process adds a few steps to the traditional Dunlop process. When placed into the mold, the latex is vacuum sealed. It's immediately flash frozen to ensure the cell structure is in place before being cured. Both steps are designed to help the consistency of latex, but don't add a significant value to the mattress. These additional steps also add a significant amount of energy usage to process. How to choose the right firmness When purchasing a mattress, you want to make sure that you're going to be comfortable. The main difference between most mattresses is their level of firmness. Sleeping styles usually dictate how you like your mattress to feel. Indention Load Deflection (ILD) Back or side sleepers who enjoy sinking into a bed. Side sleepers who enjoy the perfect balance of comfort & support. Back or stomach sleepers who enjoy a slightly firmer feel than medium. Back sleepers who enjoy an extremely firm sleep surface.
Sleep style plays a major role in how firm you might like your mattress. If you sleep on your side, you’ll find that a mattress with a more plush feel contours to you easier and supports your side as you sleep. If instead you sleep on your back or stomach a firmer mattress will suit you better. You don’t want to have your lower back or legs sink in as you sleep. This can lead to feeling immobilized when you wake up. Another major factor to consider when buying a new organic latex mattress is the profile height. Having a higher profile height will mean that the latex can distribute weight through more material. This is vital when sharing a mattress with someone else as the latex can offer the ideal support to those sleeping on the mattress. Fine tuning your sleep experience With an Astrabeds’ mattress, we want you to be able to have control over your own comfort. That’s why we designed our mattress with the ability to rearrange the layers of latex within the mattress.
This allows you to dial in the exact comfort you’re seeking. We also offer a layer exchange at no charge to you. Call one of our sleep experts and we’ll help you through this process. The other key ingredients in our mattress An organic cotton cover encapsulates the entire mattress. This allows for maximum airflow so you won’t become hot while you sleep. Organic wool fire barrier Sewn into the cotton cover of the mattress is an organic wool fire barrier. Other mattresses use harsh chemicals to prevent them from catching on fire while wool is a natural flame retardant and will also promote relaxation through regulating your body temperature throughout the night. This promotes a more restful sleep. You’ll sleep without worrying about inhaling any nasty flame retardant chemicals. The best way to support a latex mattress. Having optimal support while you’re sleeping is important. Not only does the mattress help with this, but what you place your mattress on can have an impact on support as well.