Latex Mattress Buying Guide
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Latex mattresses are the newest addition to the high-tech sleep systems that have dominated the market - and made innerspring mattresses virtually obsolete - over the past few years. Even so, they’ve been on the market long enough for several generations of products to have been established, and evolved, from many different companies.With such a range in quality available, it is important to put the same consideration, and due diligence, into buying a latex mattress as would be invested in any other major purchase.
The consumer who keeps several key factors in mind and buys accordingly will become a committed latex mattress loyalist.
Essentials for purchasing latex mattresses:
• Know what you are getting - Latex mattresses come in three varieties: all-natural, synthetic and blend. If you want all-natural latex make sure that it is being used throughout the mattress. Natural latex offers a number of advantages including that it is hypo-allergenic and resistant to bacteria, mold, dust mites and moisture.
• Talalay or Dunlop? - The two processes used for making latex mattresses are Talalay and Dunlop. Talalay is generally considered the higher quality of the two due to an extra step in the process that makes the mattresses softer. But that comes with a price; and most manufacturers produce Dunlop mattresses. • Warranty - The longer the warranty the better the product generally speaking. Natural latex is significantly longer lasting than any other mattress option and will give the consumer better return on the investment.
• Whatever brand or model is being considered, make sure that the outer covering is breathable and all-natural. Cotton and wool are two good materials for outer coverings that maintain the mattresses body-contouring qualities.
• In-home trial - Any reputable brand of latex mattress should provide an in-home trial period of about 90 days to ensure the mattress purchase is in line with the customers needs.
