Given that latex is a natural material from rubber trees, “latex” and “organic” are fairly intertwined in the mattress landscape, which is why you’ll often see that many of the best latex mattress options are also some of the top organic ones.
Many people prefer latex to foam because there aren’t any harmful chemical compounds used in the production process. Latex is basically just baked rubber sap—the same stuff going into the tires of your car. Not only is it a natural alternative to memory foam, giving a nice amount of sink without the heat retention, you get a bouncy feel, which helps you move around a lot more easily if you switch between sleeping positions. (Or if you want some momentum during spicy time, wink, wink.)
Latex comes in three primary forms: Talalay, Dunlop, and latex foam. This refers essentially to the firmness of the finalized latex product. Talalay is the softest, Dunlop is the firmest, and latex foam is a less expensive alternative to solid latex. And that’s before it’s even built into a mattress. I know narrowing down your mattress options to just one can be overwhelming, and that's without even considering this additional detail. That’s why several Reviews team members came together, Power Rangers-style, and tested latex mattress options galore to see what the fuss was about. Ultimately, this list is what we have deemed to be our favorites.
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