Types of Latex Mattresses

Latex Mattresses tend to fall into one of three categories:

The first category is all latex mattresses. That is when a mattress is practically all latex. Every inch of it. We call that a “pure” design. Most of the mattresses in the Pure LatexBLISS line are pure designs. These mattresses maximize the benefit of “uplifting support” in the support layer when Talalay Latex is used. They also maximize the benefit of pressure relief in the top layer.

Second, is hybrid latex mattresses. That is when a mattress has coils as the support layer and all latex as the pressure relief layer. We also make hybrid designs in the Pure LatexBLISS line. Hybrid mattresses with Latex in them are rare. If you are looking for a bed with steel springs and love the feel of natural talalay latex, this is a great option. Pocket coil or wrapped coil spring technology works well with latex. Open coil or continuous coil constructions do not work as well from a component match standpoint.

Last is a traditional mattress with a inch or two of latex in it. Typically, these mattresses talk about the benefits of latex even when it is buried underneath either fiber or other foams. Realistically, if there is fiber quilted or foam on top of latex, the health benefits of latex are minimized or eliminated. It is not uncommon for people to think a bed with an inch or so in it is a “latex bed” however, that is more accurately described as a “bed with latex in it” rather than a “latex bed.”

We’re passionate about latex. And we are purists. When we are asked if you can have too much latex in a mattress or if there is a point where you are paying for latex that you are not sleeping on, we are adamant about our answer. All latex beds offer support that is unparalleled with any other bed construction if Talalay Latex is used. Additionally, “all latex” beds are the most resilient beds you can buy. One simple ingredient--- one outstanding component, great bed over a lifetime.

Jokingly, we have also said, having an all latex bed is no different than wanting “all white meat chicken breast” in chicken nuggets rather than chicken/chicken parts blend; 100% cotton sheets rather than 60%/40% cotton/poly blends; ale beer instead of low calorie beer; an all leather recliner instead of a leather/pleather combination; or an all wool suit instead of a 55%/45% wool/poly blend that is shiny and hot.