One of the biggest differences between latex foam and a memory foam is the construction process. Latex foam is designed to keep the air flowing toward and away from the skin, providing a cooler feeling at night. On the other hand, memory foam is associated with a sinking-into-the-bed feeling. Using a memory foam mattress basically feels like you’re being enveloped by a warm hug at night. Another feature of most latex foam mattresses is that they're antifungal and antibacterial. This isn't found in most, if not all, memory foam mattresses.