There are several differences between Natural Talalay Latex and memory foam. Some might even say they are like “night and day” different.
Memory foam is a heat sensitive, pressure reducing material. Many customers find their memory foam matresses restricting, somewhat like quicksand, limiting their ability to move around freely while in bed. Once fully depressed memory foam no longer provides any feedback or support and relies on the layers below for comfort. Our 100% natural botanical latex is incredibly supportive and resilient. It will not restrict your movement, providing you with adequate support and body contouring.
Memory foam can feel very hot to sleep on. This is primarily attributed to its limited breathability. Although many manufacturers offer “breathable,” or “gel cooled” memory foam, they still sleep, in general, much hotter than latex. Talalay latex has an open, “coral-like” cell structure that breathes and temperature regulates very well. In addition to that, the latex core contains pin holes from top to bottom that further increase airflow. This air circulation will make sweaty nights a thing of the past. With natural latex you will feel just right on a cold winter and a hot summer nights alike.
From a health perspective, memory foam is one of the worst emitters of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals have been known to cause both short and long-term adverse effects in humans. Memory foam mattresses off-gas for months, polluting your home and your body. Conversely our natural latex is made from the sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis tree. It is a natural and earth-based product. 100% Natural Latex does not off-gas and will not release any harmful chemicals into your environment.
Memory foam is a petroleum based product. Unfortunately, purchasing a memory foam mattress indirectly supports the petrochemical industry. Natural Latex is a renewable and sustainable material. It is a carbon neutral product. This means that the rubber trees which natural latex comes from capture carbon from the atmosphere. The carbon being captured offsets all of the carbon footprint required for the manufacturing and shipping of the latex products.