Latex-pedic offers natural, organic and 100% pure talalay latex mattresses

All Latex-pedic Mattresses use the talalay process, they are all hand-made one at a time, completely reversible, 20-year written warranty, quilted both sides and have handles…

Latex-pedic brand stands for sleep excellence. It offers the best conditions for the user to enjoy a real quality sleep. It is processed with most contemporary method with most ideal materials. The process details follow:

How latex is made Latex Manufacturing Processes

The terms “Talalay” and “Dunlop” refer to two different methods of manufacturing Latex Rubber for sleep products. The Dunlop process was developed in 1929. It was the first method used to produce latex material for bedding.

As technology progressed, the Talalay process was developed by the Talalay family during World War II. The Talalay process for producing latex is significantly more complex and costly, resulting in softer, more buoyant and luxurious finished products.

Latex formulas

Both Talalay and Dunlop processes start with a formula mixture of liquid latex. These formulas can be any of the following:

00% natural latex rubber (harvested from rubber tree plants) 100% synthetic latex rubber (a man-made molecular copy of natural latex rubber) Blended natural & synthetic latex rubbers (specific blend ratios are proprietary) Note: there are small amounts of other materials required for processing liquid latex into solid form which are necessary for all latex production. (Ingredients & amounts are proprietary)

Latex International Talalay is produced using only 100% Natural or Blended formulations to meet optimum quality standards

Latex Processes

TALALAY

1. Liquid latex formulation is poured into a mold and sealed closed

2. Vacuum is generated to disperse liquid latex throughout mold

3. Liquid latex is flash frozen

4. Frozen latex is flash heated to “gel” into permanent solid form

5. Cooled solid latex is removed from mold

DUNLOP

1. Liquid latex formulation is poured onto a long conveyor belt

2. Liquid latex is slowly heated to “gel” into permanent solid form

3. Cooled solid latex is removed from conveyor belt

The differences in processing are the two additional steps that occur with talalay process – number2 vacuum & number3 freeze No2 Vacuum – This allows any amount of latex to be evenly distributed throughout the mold creating precise and varied firmness with the finished latex. The more liquid latex that’s poured into the mold the firmer the resulting solid latex. Therefore, if less liquid latex is used, a softer more supple piece of latex results

This differs from Dunlop in that Dunlop process has very little ability to vary the firmness or feel of the finished solid product while maintaining its structural integrity. The liquid formula is poured onto a belt and you get the same, dense piece of latex every time. The only way to soften the feel of Dunlop latex is to add “fillers” into the liquid latex formula which result in solid latex that is flaky and breaks down quickly. No3 Flash Freeze – This provides Talalay with its uniquely consistent characteristic. Liquid latex is a suspension of rubber particles in water, like a shaken snow globe. Flash freezing prevents the latex particles from settling to the bottom while gelling into a solid product. This means that the resulting piece of solid Talalay latex has the same consistent feel from top to bottom.

This differs from Dunlop because Dunlop process does not utilize a freeze step. Therefore, the rubber particles settle to the bottom while the liquid latex is gelling into a solid form, like a snow globe, resulting in a variation of feel from top to bottom. This is not recognizable if the Dunlop latex is used as a bottom layer of a mattress but can cause problems if Dunlop pieces are used for pillows or as top layers of a mattress

CONCLUSION – The Talalay process takes four times longer than Dunlop with two additional process steps that improve the consistency, quality and feel of the finished latex

A simple analogy: Talalay latex is like a chocolate soufflé; although the process is long, your end product is a buoyant, airy, complex delight. Dunlop latex is more like a tray of brownies; tasty, but dense and flat in comparison

What makes Latex International’s talalay so special?

The commitment to perfection: From the selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly, the entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to produce the most supple, resilient and comfortable Talalay Latex sleep products in the world

But of course, all this technology won’t get you anywhere without smart, talented professionals to bring all the elements together assuring great finished products are delivered to your home every time.

Talalay latex is the premier material in bedding; LI Talalay delivers a unique buoyant quality which relaxes muscles and relieves tension, lifting away the pressures of the day while you sleep. Careful attention to detail at every step makes certain this amazing feel comes through in the finished product.

To help understand what makes our Talalay Latex so exceptional, think of an artisan chef creating a light and airy chocolate soufflé!

Start with the best ingredients – Latex International utilizes only the highest quality natural and synthetic latex and never introduces fillers that can degrade the feel and durability of our products. Unlike other latex manufacturers, Latex International filters the liquid latex to remove any large particles that might affect the consistency and durability of end products.

Use the best recipe – Next, Latex International mixes its premium ingredients into a liquid latex formula or “batter”. Developing different formulas of liquid latex “batter”, Latex International meets specific customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate- it’s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes

Measure Carefully – As any great baker knows, if you don’t measure correctly the soufflé will fail. The advanced, state of the art automated systems control both the mix of the batter and the precise amount poured into each mold to attain specific results every time. Test for Perfection – Once the process is complete, every mattress core is robotically tested in 9 areas to assure a consistent feel from head to toe. Each pillow is individually weighed and hand inspected.

Share the Results – Even the best ingredients and the finest materials can be used poorly. To assure great finished products, Latex International follows through by sharing knowledge with its retail and manufacturing partners. Together, they design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of Talalay Latex to the surface.

iensis tree. These rubber trees have a 25-year productive life and a strong positive effect on the environment as they quickly absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help reduce greenhouse emissions.

Latex International talalay – environmentally conscious

All Talalay products of Latex International are made with Natural Talalay Latex Rubber, which starts as sap from the Havea brasiliensis tree. These rubber trees have a 25-year productive life and a strong positive effect on the environment as they quickly absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and help reduce greenhouse emissions

The Talalay process features natural, biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. The company’s process does not use solvents and does not damage the ozone layer. Its clean and green approach carries through to its end products: Talalay latex contains no toxic chemicals while standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic chemicals*

Oeko-Tex certified

The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (link to oeko website) is the leading global testing and certification process that ensures textile materials and home furnishing products do not contain harmful substances or pose a health risk to consumers. Very few latex or foam producers in the world meet the standards of this independent, third party certification. All Latex International Talalay Latex products are certified OEKO-TEX Class 100; the healthiest classification.

This means that our products do not contain allergenic materials that form carcinogenic arylamines of the MAK-groups III A1 and III A2, pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy metals or formaldehyde. The company’s Talalay also meets the standard for skin friendly pH and is free from chloro-organic carriers and biologically active finishes. In other words, Latex International Talalay is the healthiest material you can sleep on.

Responsible

•ENERGY: The control systems and state of the art automation allow the company to optimize energy usage at every step of the Talalay process

•EMISSIONS: The manufacturing facility does not emit any harmful elements into the air. Because of its clean process, Latex International’s not required to use any exhaust scrubbers or filtration. Its finished products don’t emit harmful vapors either! Latex International Talalay Latex rubber, unlike memory foam, does not off-gas any harmful chemicals.

•SUSTAINABILITY: Latex International uses millions of gallons of natural latex each year. Natural latex is harvested from trees that help “scrub” excess carbon from the air.

Durability

Latex International Talalay Latex is 4x more durable than other latex and 20x more durable than traditional bedding foams.

At Latex International, we continually ensure that our formulas will last the test of time. Using the standardized ASTM Cornell Indentation test we prove that our Talalay outlasts any other material used for bedding today. This is the most rigorous and material damaging ASTM standardized test that exists for bedding components. While Latex International Talalay performs flawlessly over a period of 12 hours representing decades of use, other latex’s break down much more quickly and foams such as memory foam and polyurethane foam actually tear apart within minutes.

The strength of our material allows LI to match any warranty that retail stores choose to offer on their products and assures maximum value for consumers

Breathability Latex

International Talalay Latex breathes up to 7x better than other latex or foams for cooler sleep.

One of the fastest growing concerns with bedding today is sleeping hot. This is a legitimate concern because not only is it uncomfortable, sleeping too hot interrupts the quality of our sleep as we continuously move to find a cooler spot. This can occur from both mattresses and pillows. The heightened awareness of sleeping hot is primarily due to increased use of Memory Foam in mattresses. Memory Foam has a collapsible cell structure that traps body heat and radiates it back at us resulting in uncomfortable perspiration

Talalay Latex is sometimes confused with Memory Foam because of extensive Memory Foam advertising. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The Talalay Latex rubber cell structure resists collapsing and allows air to circulate. This breathability whisks away our body heat preventing mattresses and pillows from becoming an oven

Latex International has gone one step further and developed Talalay GL which is a unique formulation of Talalay Latex with special phase change properties. Talalay GL actually helps regulate the consistency of body temperature for a temperature neutral sleeping experience.

Bedding Allergens

Mold, Mildew, Bacteria & Dust Mites LI Talalay Latex is Mold, Mildew & Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant Most people don’t consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a “safe haven”. The reality can be much more yucky

Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites love our beds & pillows. We shed millions of microscopic skin cells and perspire nearly 1 pint of water every night. The microscopic skin cells and water vapor fall through the weave of our linens and mattress cover landing on the cushioning layers below where they become a food and water source for mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites- it can’t be avoided, and it’s gross. Whether your “landing pad” cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your mattress & pillow

Foams such as Memory Foam & Polyurethane Foam are environments where these contaminants thrive, so if they compose the top cushion layers of your mattress you may have a problem. Independent testing shows that Latex International Talalay Latex is mold, mildew & bacteria proofthese organisms simply won’t grow on it. Furthermore, it’s dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right next to your face as you sleep.

Toxin free

Try to find a healthier bedding material. In a perfect world all bedding products would be as safe as Latex International’s Talalay Latex. The reality is that today’s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam or Polyurethane Foam simply aren’t.

Today’s foams may contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.

•Tetrachhloroethane

•Acetone

•Dimethylformamide

•Methyl Benzene (tolunlene)

•Methyl Dianiline

•Tolune-diisocynanate

•Vinilideine Chloride

Latex International Talalay Latex contains none of these.

Latex allergens

Zero cases of allergic reactions to LI products have been reported. Latex International has been making Talalay pillows and mattress components for over 35 years. Every year millions of products are sold using Latex International Talalay. The FDA tracks allergic reactions to latex products in the USA. Not once has there been a report of an allergic reaction attributed to any of Latex International Talalay products.

Consistency testing- mattresses & pillows

Latex International is the only latex producer that tests every block of mattress material in 9 separate areas to insure consistency throughout each piece. This means that retailers and consumers can be sure that products delivered or brought home will match the products experienced in the showroom every single time