Dunlop vs. Talalay Latex Mattresses and Toppers

​Hi Pete,
I’m interested in buying a latex mattress and a latex topper for the guest room mattress. I see a wide range of options and prices.
Can you tell me what the difference is between Dunlop and Talalay Latex and why such a big difference in prices for, seemingly, the same products?
I’ve read on your blog and website, “pure organic latex”.
Is that the same or different from “natural and all natural”?
Thanks for any insight on this subject.
Alvin

Hi Alvin,
Here’s the long answer.

“In The Beginning”…going back to the late 1800’s, when latex was first discovered, the Dunlop process was all there was…a process that turned the sap from the rubber tree into latex foam rubber. It was pure and organic.
That Latex Foam started being used by the mattress industry in the 1920’s.

Twenty years later, Mr. Talalay added a couple of extra steps to the Dunlop process, and the softer, more supple Talalay Latex was born…also, pure and organic.

About 40 or so years ago, SAPSA Latex was invented…a synthetic latex that was much less expensive. Some manufacturers started using “Blended Latex”…30% pure organic and 70% synthetic SAPSA, and “Natural Latex” was born.
It was popular for many years, but is hard to find today, thanks to the supply line disruption caused by the COVID pandemic.

That same pandemic rearranged the supply lines.
Today, Pure Organic Dunlop Latex has become more readily available and less expensive than in the past.
Unlike “In The Beginning”, when Dunlop Latex was only available Firm, it is now available in a range of comfort levels, reducing the need for the more expensive Talalay Latex. 
Since Pure Organic Dunlop is the most durable, it is now the most desirable….your best value.

In recent years, Chinese produced latex has emerged as the least expensive.
The reason for the dramatic reduction in price is due to clay being added as a filler during processing.
Clay, being a natural material, their latex is sold as “All Natural”.
What it isn’t, is pure.
The result is latex with a much shorter life span that ends up being more expensive the first time you have to replace it….your worst value.

Latex for Less has the lowest prices on the highest quality, Pure Organic Dunlop Latex Mattresses and Toppers.
Here are links you’ll need to view their products and to place your order.

Latex for Less Pure Organic All Latex Mattress Organic Latex Mattress | Latex For Less 


Latex for Less Pure, Organic Latex Mattress Toppers
https://www.latexforless.com/products/latex-topper?variant=134346899481&sscid=71k8_rmsu0&utm_source=share-a-sale&utm_campaign=4342051




Thanks, Pete - TME

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