Latex vs. Others
For a mattress buyer, often the biggest question on his or her mind is – which type of mattress is best? Best is actually a highly personal choice, based on a preference for softness, conformity, eco-friendliness and countless other factors.
Here is a quick way to get your thoughts organized if you are comparing all other types of mattresses with natural latex:
The gentle, conforming support of latex foam reduces high-pressure areas (as shown by the XSENSOR full body pressure mapping below in red) that shut off capillary blood flow causing a person to toss and turn. This alleviates pressure and helps bring oxygen and nutrients to your muscles, so you awake feeling recharged and renewed.
Traditional Spring vs. Natural Latex
Most of us grew up on a traditional spring mattress so we know what to expect. A network of steel coils deep inside the mattress provides stability, while a cushiony top made of various materials provides the softness and comfort. If you are used to these mattresses and have no clear reason to change, then it may not be necessary for you to consider anything else. However, if you continually experience discomfort and restless sleep, natural latex may be a solution as it can conform to your body, relieve pressure and reduce the tossing and turning that can be symptomatic to sleeping on a spring mattress.
Memory Foam vs. Natural Latex
The great debate is whether latex can stand up to memory foam’s ability to conform to your body. Many buyers of natural latex mattresses will tell you that latex is as supportive as memory foam and also reduces the transfer of motion, but does not retain heat in the same way nor causes the well-documented ‘sinking’ feeling as you sleep. On natural latex sleepers can position themselves any way they choose, and the mattress will instantly support you no matter how often you move throughout the night – on memory foam you may feel ‘locked in’.
Air Beds vs. Natural Latex
Many people like adjustable airbeds because they can sometimes customize two sides of the bed to different levels of firmness. If complete control is your modus operandi, then an airbed may offer that kind of flexibility that a single piece of natural latex may not. However, there are also no mechanical parts necessary to maintain with a latex mattress’ support and softness, and airbeds may begin to lose their ability to retain air after a period of time.
The final word for latex often comes down to its eco-friendly composition. As natural latex is plant based, it is sustainable, biodegradable and offers advantages like being naturally hypoallergenic and antimicrobial. It will put your mind at ease as much as your body.