Natural Latex mattress with dunlop latex foam, two sides of firm and soft.

FAQs : Natural Latex Foam Mattress

What is meant by latex and why do people use it in mattresses?

All Natural latex mattress is generally considered the personal mattress of those who make mattresses! This is the cream of natural foam products, made from rubber tree. Our reversible natural latex mattress has Dunlop latex on both the firm and the soft side. Unlike other reversible mattresses, we do not use Talalay foam which is more of a modern latex foam with lower density, similar to other polyurethane foams. Dunlop latex is what people have used for generations to sleep, we have retained this Asian sleep experience in a modern and luxurious construction.

Is the latex bed 100% natural, or is it blended / synthetic foam mattress ?

The latex in our mattress could as well be organic as it is that natural and pure. It is certified and imported from Sri Lanka. In these verdant tree farms, these have been there for so many years and growing naturally that the producers do not see any difference between organic and natural.

What is the construction of the 5” vs the 9” mattress?

• 5" Latex foam mattress:
  • Certified organic cotton fabric (0.5”)
  • Natural rayon based fire barrier (0.5”)
  • 2 inches of 100% natural firm Dunlop latex (85 Density)
  • 2 inches of 100% natural soft Dunlop latex (65 Density)

• 9" Latex foam mattress:
  • Certified organic cotton fabric (0.5”)
  • Natural rayon based fire barrier (0.5”)
  • 6 inches of 100% natural Dunlop firm latex (85 Density)
  • 2 inches of 100% natural Dunlop soft latex (65 Density)

Why don’t you use Talalay Latex and keep it all Dunlop Latex?

Dunlop latex is much firmer rubber foam and it has been in usage for decades. We can achieve the required softness or firmness required with this latex without comprising longevity that comes with a less dense foam. Most of Talalay latex is synthetic rubber or blended, factory processed latex. We have so many customers who want only Dunlop latex having slept in them prior, especially having had poor experiences in memory or other softer poly foams.

What is the origin of the Dunlop Latex?

There are many new sources of latex from China, Thailand which were not available in the years past. We prefer where our founders and for centuries latex has been tappeds, SE Asia in either Kerala or Sri Lanka. These are the some of the highest quality all natural latex on earth, made from the pure sap of the Hevea Brasilienesis (rubber tree). The factory that makes our latex foam is compliant with Oeko-Tex 100 and Eco-Institut certifications, they harvest responsibly and are ISO certified in their practices.

What is meant by ILD and Density of latex?

Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) is a standard method of tabulating the firmness or hardness of polymer based materials. ILD is measured by pressing a foam to 25% of its actual height, or in other words indenting or compressing. The amount of force (in pounds) required to indent the foam to its 25 percent is the ILD measurement. The more force required, the firmer the foam. Our mattress foam ILD is appx 23 on the softer side and appx 34 on the firmer side. Density of latex foam cores are usually expressed by mass per unit volume. It is a value measured by kg / m³ and is calculated by weighing of a standardized foam sample (ISO regulated). Our mattress has density of 65 on the soft latex side and 85 with the firm latex foam. From the above, you can easily determine that ILD and Density is not the same. Even if a memory foam has ILD 34, its density will likely be much less than a natural latex foam mattress. Dunlop latex has more mass for lesser space, this is the reason why it is heavier, can last a long time and retains its shape.

What type of cotton fabric or ticking cover is around the mattress?

Our soft and luxurious cotton cover is made from certified organic threads and is a weave made especially for sleepingt comfort. This type of non-woven, stretched cotton ticking not only feels better than quilted or woven cotton for resting, but this organic cotton cover has good stretch-ability that provides a better wrap around a latex foam core. Woven cotton covers are knit tighter and created in an overlay process moving threads one over the other, this is sturdy but not the softest experience for sleeping.

What type of fire barrier does this mattress have?

All our mattresses use not just natural Portland wool but Organic wool, hence our primary preference is always organic wool. For this natural latex foam mattress, we wanted to give a non-wool experience and as close as possible to directly be sleeping on natural rubber foam. Hence, we adopted a rayon-based fire retarding fabric that is without any fire retarding chemicals. It is thinner than a quilted wool layer but equally if not more fire safe. Some of our customers indicate that wool creates heat for them during summer month, this mattress can be ideal for women and kids.

Do you manufacture overseas or in the US?

Our company is all about luxurious sleep handmade in USA. Our two sided latex mattress are made in South Carolina and built after you placed an order.

Can I get it in 5 days or get a faster assembly of an order?

The mattress is stitched after the order and not stored/shipped from a warehouse. The key part is the embroidery on the outer cotton cover, we only do this after the order. This ensures your mattress has pristine, fresh clean threads and our green piping contrasts beautifully with the mattress. Nevertheless, we always work with our customers, so give us a call or include a request in the order for us to ship it faster and we will do our very best.

Can we order for one firmness side instead of two?

Yes, we can work with you for a custom request. You as a customer are always right and can surely determine which is the right firmness. From our experience we have found that most people feel differently a few weeks after they have slept on a mattress, especially if they assume the firmness to be similar to other types of foams. As we explained above, ILD can be the same but density will make the experience much firmer. Hence instead of being dissatisfied for firmness, this dual side ensures that you have the choice and we recommend keeping it such! How many natural latex mattress or even other types can you find like this?

How can I tell which side is softer and which side is firmer? Is it easy to flip?

Its made quite easy by stitching labels that indicates the firmer or softer side. Just grab the elegant handle, flip it over and you have a new mattress.

Do the mattresses ship in one box complete or are they sent in multiple boxes?

We ship ready to unpack and use mattresses. There is no need for you to do any work in pulling the foams, aligning the corners, wrapping the cover, so on. We put the final stitches, seal it in a vacuum bag, compress and then roll pack into a white box with our branded tape. The last thing we want to do is to make your own mattress after buying a brand on the internet. We want you to love your mattress and not labor over it.

Should we remove the mattress immediately?

Your latex mattress can remain in compression rolled for up to a few weeks (4-6 weeks) if needed, although it should be unpacked as soon as you can. Just do not unpack it before its ready to be used, it can be a bit heavy to move from one room to another.

How heavy are the mattresses?

A 100% natural latex mattress is heavier than any other foam or coil based mattress, which is a factor of its high quality. Approximate mattress weights in punds (lbs) are below-

Mattress Size	5" Weight	L x W inch	9" Weight
Twin	50	75 x 38	70
Twin XL	50	80 x 38	70
Full	60	75 x 54	100
Queen	70	80 x 60	135
King	75	80 x 76	165
Cal King	75	84 x 72	165

What is the return policy? Can I get a full refund if I don’t like it?

Our natural latex foam mattress has the best return period of all of our mattresses, we provide a 30-day worry free nights. If you don’t like send it back and we will reimburse the full amount, return shipping is not included in our offer. We kept our return period reasonable enough for you to try it. Our mattress come with a 15 year warranty against any manufacturing defect, please visit here the complete policy.

Can I buy it on other online retail shops?

We do not have a retail presence but do sell our latex mattress on Amazon and other sites. If you purchase a mattress through these reseller websites, we do not control the return period and policies which can vary.

There are popular memory foam mattresses online with free trial nights, how is latex any different?

Any other type of foam mattress besides latex is mostly going to be from man-made synthetically processed or petrochemical bases. This is the primary reason for the bad rap it gets around toxic fumes, toxins and unpleasant gas. These foams also lack the natural polymer structure of latex hence are known to not dissipate heat as efficiently. A twin natural latex mattress is made from cores that are tree-based sap that are Dunlop processed, there are no artificial chemicals or fillers. If they a mattress is being offered at a steep discount with lots of offers, its probably because the core foam is inexpensive and mass produced in factories. Our quality to price value proposition is extremely high.

We have allergies in our family, how is latex as a mattress for this?

Any rubber tree based latex is known for being hypoallergenic and antimicrobial, this is a naturally occurring substance with excellent properties. The only concern would be if there is someone already known to be allergic to latex products like gloves, toys.  It is only 1% of the US population known to be allergic to latex and if you are in that group, then you should avoid this mattress. An alternate would be our our organic cotton, wool mattress. Otherwise latex mattresses are one of the most healthiest mattress you can purchase.

Is this mattress cover removable for cleaning, how do we protect it?

We stitch our ticking end to end with an elegant green piping, similar to other high end luxury mattress. This cover is not removable as otherwise the latex layers will shift impacting the warranty of the mattress. In order to retain the natural feel, we reccomend buying an organic cotton mattress protector that can repel any stains or fluids. This will also lengthen the life of your sleep product.

What type of foundation works with this mattress?

Any natural mattress requires breathing or ventilation space underneath so that it does not accumulate moisture and related growth of micro-organisms. An adjustable mattress base is very popular these days and can work perectly with your new latex mattress.

Where can I read more about latex and fire safety?

The CPSC is responsible for safety of mattress, the standards are stricter for childrens mattress.
There are multiple studies and research like this on on PBDEs that are used in mattreses.