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Advantages
and Disadvantages of Latex Mattresses -- Based
on Research Data
From 205 Actual Owners
Advantages
Not
temperature sensitive
Latex can provide the same pressure-point-relieving comfort
and support of memory foam, but without the temperature
sensitivity. In other words, you won't have the "melting
in" feeling or as much difficulty moving around on latex
as you may have on memory foam. In addition, latex will maintain
a fairly consistent firmness, regardless of temperature, unlike
memory foam.
Little
Off Gassing
Unlike memory foam bed owners, latex bed owners have not complained
significantly about off gassing (the chemical-like smell a
bed can give off initially), according to our research.
There are some complaints, not surprisingly, about the beds
having a latex smell.
Motion Isolation
The independent cell construction of natural latex provides
good motion isolation. In other words, movement you make on
the bed will be significantly absorbed so that your partner
does not feel it.
Value
Even though latex mattresses are pricey, they will likely
last many years -- possibly as long or longer as any type
of bed -- making them a good long-term investment.
Disadvantages
Price
A mattress made with a significant amount of quality latex
can be expensive.
Heavy
After waterbeds, latex mattresses are likely the heaviest
type of bed. This, of course, can make moving the bed or making
it difficult.
Not as proven as other types
Innerspring, memory foam, air and water beds have a long track
record by which to accurately judge them. Latex mattresses
have not yet established themselves as the others have, at
least in the United States. In other words, you should consider
yourself a bit of a pioneer if you buy one.
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