Talalay Process and Dunlop Process Difference

We are often asked what the difference is in our Talalay Latex and Dunlop Latex (Latex Light.) Aside from having different benefits, the process, which they are made, is very different.

The first way to understanding how different these two processes are may be to point out how long it takes to manufacture each product. To make a TALALAY Latex mattress core, it takes 14 hours. To make a DUNLOP Latex mattress core, it takes less than one hour.

Here are the steps for each:

Talalay:

Fill the Mold

Vacuum Seal the Mold

Freeze the Latex at -20F

Add CO2 to Gel the Latex

Vulcanize the Latex at 220F to Cure it

Remove the Latex from the Mold

Rinse the Latex in a 5 Stage Rinse Process

Extended Drying Process

Dunlop:

Line Fill

Still Gel

Heat to Cure

Rinse the Latex (One Rinse)

Extended Drying Process

Interesting Note: Many people assume all Talalay Latex to be Natural Latex and Dunlop Latex to be Synthetic (Petroleum based) Latex. The formulation of the latex is actually independent of the process. It is easily misunderstood as much of the world’s Talalay latex is natural and the leading manufacturer’s of Dunlop latex is synthetic. Dunlop latex can be made using natural latex but it is rare.