Yes, Latex Mattresses Have Been Around for Quite a While
It has been quite some time that latex mattresses have been introduced to the scene, but it seems that latex mattresses buyers are coming out of the woodwork and choosing these as their mattress of choice. In reality, latex foam mattresses have been around for quite some time now (since the 1920′s), but by and large consumers have not been as aware of these beds as much as they have been other traditional types. Maybe it has been because of the marketing push behind cheaper mattresses, maybe it has been because of the early hesitancy towards the price tag, or maybe it has just been because of the reticence of consumers to try something different. But whatever the case, it does look like the time for latex mattresses is now upon us.
There is much more awareness now among consumers of the various sleep surfaces in mattresses. No longer does Europe have the corner on the market as it comes to latex for mattresses. We in the U.S. may have been a little bit behind the curve, but we are steadily catching up. Consumers are now on to the fact that they can buy natural mattresses that don’t contribute any CO2 emissions or pollute the environment, and that these mattresses will be a much better investment in the long run because they will last longer.
Latex Mattresses can Help Alleviate Pain
There’s a large segment of the population that has trouble sleeping comfortably because of different pain syndromes. These folks can be benefited from sleeping on latex because it shapes to the individual body, and in so doing spreads the person’s weight out evenly allowing for reduction of pain and trigger point aggravation. It isn’t uncommon for a latex mattress sleeper to wake up morning after morning and be pain-free, and excited to meet the day, having had very comfortable and peaceful sleep.
Latex Mattresses Are Healthier
Did you know that natural latex mattresses are hypoallergenic? Not only that but these rubber foam mattresses also are resistant to dust mites, are antimicrobial, and they also stave off fungi and mildew. You also don’t get the off gassing that happens with mattresses that are made with petrochemicals.
Take a look at the video below that is a cute introduction to latex mattresses.