Should I go with 100% Natural Latex or Talalay Latex?

So your mind is made-up. You know you want to go with latex foam for a mattress topper because it is a natural, renewable resource and provides resistance to mold, mildew and allergies. But the question remains, should you opt for 100% natural latex in your latex mattress topper, or for Talalay Latex, which is only 70% natural? The answer lies in two factors. The first: do you need the 100% natural latex for personal reasons, such as having an interest in removing all synthetic material from your bedding area? The second: do you have a firmness preference that can only be addressed by Talalay latex? Talalay tends to be available in more firmness variations including soft and medium soft. 100% Natural Latex tends to be a bit harder in this regard. So if you prefer a softer latex mattress topper, then Talalay would be an advisable choice.

The Latex Foam Revolution

No one saw it coming. Latex foam has been the unsung hero of the mattress industry for over a decade, but larger companies and consumers have been more focused on gimmicky bedding products like number beds and air mattresses. Latex is simple. That´s partly why it´s been ignored: how could something harvested from rubber trees and simply pored into a mold be better for your back and general health than something it took years to invent? The answer is quite simply that nature is full of surprises. Latex is hypo-allergenic, biodegradable and thanks to companies like Latex International, available in as many firmness variations as conventional polyurethane foam or memory foam.