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A Concise Guide To Latex Mattresses

February 03, 2022 Beds and Mattresses
A Short And Sweet Intro To Latex Mattresses A Short And Sweet Intro To Latex Mattresses

Next up in our series of Concise Guides - a quick introduction to the wonders of latex mattresses. One of the many benefits of living in modern times is the fact that we have access to a variety of manmade materials that have been developed with the ease and convenience of the end-user in mind. 

Sure, natural is great (it really is!), but when it comes to consumer goods that you use every day - such as your mattress - having some expertly-crafted materials in the mix can actually be a complete lifesaver. Read on to learn more about what Latex is, and why these types of mattresses are so popular in South Africa, and around the globe. 

What Exactly is Latex? 

Latex is a colloidal suspension of very small polymer particles in water and is used to make rubber. You get two kinds - natural latex is produced from the Hevea brasiliensis rubber tree and is the protective fluid contained beneath the bark. Synthetic latex is usually created from two materials, styrene and butadiene. 

Sleeping surfaces made from both natural and synthetic latex are able to mould to your body shape when you lie on it - providing remarkable support, pressure relief and spine alignment while you sleep. 

What Are the Benefits of a Latex Mattress? 

The benefits of latex mattresses include: 

Exceptional ventilation. Latex foam mattresses are breathable and well ventilated to reduce heat build-up. As such, it also offers excellent moisture and heat dissipation properties. 

Luxurious softness. Latex foam consists of tiny bubbles of rubber and therefore they are luxuriously soft and bouncy. 

Antibacterial & hypoallergenic properties. Latex prevents the accumulation of dust mites, proving to be both antibacterial and hypoallergenic - making it a great choice for allergy sufferers.

This is just the start of it however, latex mattresses have a variety of other benefits as well. But, as we always say, the proof is in the pudding - we always recommend that you make the mission to the IRL mattress store to lie down on a unit before you buy it. That’s the best way to feel if it will work for you. 

We can also recommend a session at an on-site Comfort Solutions Lab® at your nearest Bed King branch! These amazing, tech-forward units utilise cutting-edge pressure-point mapping tech to see how your body responds when you lie down on a given surface. With this data at their disposal, our in-store technologists can then help you to narrow down your options considerably. 

There you have it - the skinny on latex mattresses in a nutshell! Check back soon for more insider insights from the Bed King team. In the meantime, keep an eye on our Facebook page and Instagram profile to stay up to date with great deals, special offers and more!


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