The natural latex is harvested from the rubber trees. The milk derived from the sap of the rubber tree is vulcanised into foam using natural soaps, vulcanising paste, and gelling agents. Our 100% natural latex is a truly green and environmentally friendly product and does not contain any solvents or toxic chemicals.
Dunlop is the original manufacturing process for latex foams. It was first developed way back in 1929, and the method has not changed much since then. This process produces a relatively dense foam, but it can be engineered to a variety of firmness levels. Dunlop latex is made in moulds; one side of the core is softer than the other because, during manufacturing, the latex particles tend to settle at the bottom of the mould, where the bottom side is firmer than the top. This composition is well-suited for support cores in mattresses. Dunlop is generally less expensive to manufacture, mostly because the process is far less intensive. This can often be reflected in the final price of new mattresses.
Talalay is a complex contemporary manufacturing method that involves a few additional steps as compared to the Dunlop latex process. Before baking, the latex is whipped into a froth, poured into a mould, sealed with a vacuum, and then rapidly frozen. The key distinction is the freezing stage (-30°C/-22°F), when the round cells break open so they can connect with each other. Talalay latex is up to ten times more breathable than other foams due to these interconnected round cells. The cell structure is very consistent and has one uniform feel all the way through from top to bottom, as well as a lighter, fluffier feel. Talalay latex is made with one comfort zone due to its superior elasticity, as it adapts better to the shape of the body. The process is more expensive due to its two extra steps and the limitation of the size of the moulds.