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Latex Mattress Toppers-Pads → Review, Ratings & Complaints Based On Data From 95 Actual Owners
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last updated January 21, 2012
What You Need To Know
Owner satisfaction: Latex toppers have 85% owner satisfaction overall.
Price: $110-$800
Pros: Usually soft yet supportive; above average pain relief; somewhat fewer initial odor and heat trap complaints than memory foam.
Cons: Pricey compared to other types; can be heavy; initial odor possible; questionable motion isolation.
Alternatives: See how latex mattress toppers compare to other types in the mattress topper comparison.
Latex Topper-Pad Ratings: As a Group
The ratings below show how the topper-pads overall as a group are evaluated by owners. For ratings on specific brands, see the section following this one.
| Owner satisfaction | good | Latex mattress toppers have 85% owner satisfaction. Latex is praised more than other types of mattress toppers for offering a good compromise between soft and supportive / firm. |
| Durability / longevity | fair | Latex toppers tend to have similar longevity/durability as other mattress topper types. Excessive softening, body impression development and loss of support over time are the main durability complaints. |
| Price | poor | Prices for latex toppers range from $110-$800 which often makes them pricier than other topper types. The wide price range is due mainly to differences in thickness. Owner data shows that paying more for a latex mattress topper does not tend to result in noticeably higher satisfaction. |
| Lessened pain / pressure points | good | At least 10-15% of owners report pressure point and pain relief, including back pain relief. Latex often does not perform as well as memory foam on this issue because memory foam tends to be at least somewhat more conforming and supportive. |
| Motion isolation | fair | There is conflicting owner data on this issue. Some say their latex topper is effective in absorbing motion and keeping it from disturbing their partner. Others say their topper is not effective in this way and can actually make motion more noticeable. Overall, latex toppers perform at least somewhat worse than memory foam on this issue. |
| Easy to move on | good | Latex mattress toppers are generally easy to move around on and get up off. They do not conform to the body as strongly as memory foam, and they tend to spring back from being compressed/lied on quickly. |
| Lightweight | poor | They are as heavy or heavier than other mattress topper types, and the thicker the topper is the heavier it will be. At least 4% of owners say weight is a disadvantage. |
| No initial odor | fair | About 2-5% of owners report a lingering rubber or chemical smell, but it is usually not severe. Latex overall has fewer complaints than memory foam on the issue of odor. |
| No sleeping hot | fair | Heat problems are reported by 3% of owners which is significant but somewhat less than memory foam toppers-pads. |
| Good for sex | good | There are no complaints by owners on this issue. |
| Dust mite resistant | fair | Reduced allergies are occasionally reported. See dust mites and latex. |
| Proper fit / secure | fair | Like many mattress toppers types, latex toppers may not fit properly to the dimensions of the mattress. And they may not stay secure or keep from sliding around somewhat. |
| Appearance | fair | Latex toppers have a higher-than-average number of reports regarding the product being discolored and or ripped / torn when brand new. When the bed is made, a latex topper usually provides a clean, even appearance (unless body impressions develop). |
| Ease of cleaning / maintenance | good | When needed -- requires spot cleaning by hand or steam cleaning. Latex toppers can benefit from occasional turning / flipping. |
Latex Topper-Pad Ratings: By Brand
Individual latex mattress topper brands generally do not have a significant quantity of credible owner experience data available mainly because they do not sell in the volume of other topper types, such as memory foam. As a result, our research involves brands with small, mostly insignificant sample sizes. In addition, the following chart is not intended to be a complete list of latex toppers available.
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| Owner Satis-faction | Sample Size | Price (queen) | BBB Rating | Thick- nesses Avail. | Types Available | Return Policy* | War- ranty | Retailer | Comments | |
| Arizona Premium Mattress Co. | 100% | 2 | $220-$260 | a- | 2", 3" | Blended talalay, natural talalay, natural dunlop | 60-day Refund | 5 yrs on 3" Rejuvi -nate | Arizona Premium Mattress Co. | Since 1992 |
| Classic Brands | 78% | 14 | $175 | NR | 2" | Natural dunlop | 30 days | 20 yr | walmart.com | Made by Dormia |
| Ergosoft | 85% | 14 | $280-$570 | A | 2", 3", 4" | Natural Dunlop | 30-day exchange or refund | 10-yr ltd | Absolute Comfort on Sale | Made by Foamex |
| Foam Source | 100% | 2 | $190-$600 | A+ | 1.5", 2", 3" | Blended & natural (Talalay, Dunlop) | 30-day exchange | None | Foam Source | Since 1985 |
| Habitat Furnishings | 100% | 5 | $530 | A+ | 2" | natural dunlop | 180-day exchange or refund | 3-yr ltd | Habitat Furnishings | Since 1994 |
Invigo Fresh
(Amazon) |
83% | 32 | $195-$255 | NR | 2", 3" | Natural dunlop | 30-day refund | None | Amazon, overstock | Combination of latex & Plant-based foam |
Organic Textiles
(Amazon) |
90% | 15 | $300 | NR | 2" | Natural talalay | 14-day for defects only | None | Amazon | Latex from Latex Intl. |
* Return / exchange fees as well as shipping costs may apply.
Latex Topper Thickness
The majority of owners have the 2 inch or 3 inch topper.
Fewer have the 1.5 inch or 1 inch, and even fewer have the 4 inch. Owners who weigh more than average usually buy or are most satisfied with the 3 inch or 4 inch. Less heavy owners often find that the 1 inch, 1.5 inch or 2 inch is satisfactory.
Latex Firmness
Owners are basically evenly split in regard to whether they judge their latex topper to be soft, medium or firm.
Even owners of the same topper brand and model often report significantly different firmness levels. People who have owned both memory foam and latex toppers say that latex tends to be at least somewhat firmer than memory foam.
Our collected data shows that most people buy a latex topper-pad to soften a firm mattress, while less than 20% buy one to firm up a soft mattress.
Natural Vs Synthetic (Blended) Latex
Based on our collected owner data of toppers and latex mattresses, all-natural latex mattresses rate about 15-20% higher in overall satisfaction than blended (natural / synthetic combination) latex mattresses. All-natural latex, however, is usually somewhat more expensive. Latex is either a natural / synthetic blend of varying percentages or 100% natural latex.
Talalay Vs Dunlop
Based on our collected owner data, talalay and dunlop latex toppers overall rate virtually the same in regard to comfort. Dunlop and Talalay are types of latex processing, not types of latex.
The Dunlop process has been around for many decades, while Talalay is newer. 100% natural latex and blended varieties can be made using either process. Talalay is more airy, less dense / firm and lighter than Dunlop, although still heavy in general. Another difference is that the Dunlop method produces one piece of latex while the Talalay method produces latex in sections which then must be glued together.
In regard to durability / longevity, many in the mattress industry believe that Dunlop is at least slightly superior to Talalay, but our owner data on this issue is inconclusive.
Description of Lying on a Latex Mattress Topper
Below are the most common words / phrases that owners use to describe lying on their latex mattress topper (in order of more common to less common).
| Soft yet supportive |
| Pain-relieving |
| Somewhat conforming |
| Springy |
| Solid |
| Causes pain |
| Takes getting used to |
| Hot / retains body heat |
| Difficult to move on |