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Sleep is the most natural thing in the world. And you can sleep more soundly, more deeply on pillows made ofTALALAY foam. Derived from the natural milk of the rubber tree,TALALAY foam pillows conform to the delicate neck and head areas for superior support and comfort.
The leading supplier of TALALAY pillows in the
world
Latex International (LI) leads the industry with our TalatechAcirc; brand of TALALAY foamacirc;#128;#148;the world quality standard. Itacirc;#128;#153;s the only TALALAY made in the U.S.A. and the finest in the world. TALALAY naturally conforms to the contours of the head and neck for superior comfort and support. Our superior products and services have helped build the most successful latex retail pillow programs.
With a wide range of TalatechAcirc; latex pillow products supported by extensive market research, innovative packaging and creative merchandising,TALALAY Globalhelps develop complete covered pillow programs to fit your marketing needs.
LI's pillow product portfolio features a wide range of products including Classic TALALAY, Specialty Pillow Designs, and our own brand of RejuveNiteacirc;#132;#162;.
TALALAY PILLOW BRANDS
Rejuvenite
Our Classic TALALAY latex is one of the only pillow technologies that can naturally create different firmness levels. Theyacirc;#128;#153;re available in three comfort ranges: Plush acirc;#128;#147; ideal for stomach sleepers or "pillow scrunchers", Medium acirc;#128;#147; perfect for back sleepers, and Firm acirc;#128;#147; a great fit for side sleepers.
High Profile acirc;#128;#147; Ideal for side and back sleepers. 100% natural latex pillows are produced using natural latex sustainably extracted from rubber trees for TALALAY production.
Low Profile - Ideal for stomach and back sleepers. Uses natural, biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources.
NOW! for the World's Most Comfortable Latex Pillows from LATEX PEDIC. Sleep easier in unbelievable comfort. The time your neck can get the right balance of comfort and support has a lot to do with the way you feel. If you are waking up with neck pain, your pillow may not be offering you the right balance of comfort and support. The 100% Pure TALALAY Latex Pillows from LATEX PEDIC are available in Classic Twin/Standard Queen and King in (3) different firmnesses: Plush, Medium and Firm; The 100% Natural Latex Pillows are available in Queen and King in (2) two different firmnesses: Low Profile (medium) and High Profile (firm). Select a Latex Pillow for your personal use, and take a health break.
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What actually is it?
Natural Latex is a milky substance harvested from rubber tree plants (Havea brasiliensis) which are grown in tropical climate plantations around the world. Most are located in Africa, Malaysia, South America, and Indonesia. Natural Latex is bio-degradable and naturally resistant to mold, mildew amp; bacteria.
Harvesting the liquid latex is similar to tapping trees for maple syrup. The trees are not harmed, providing a sustainable resource. The latex is collected in buckets and shipped to large rubber factories such as B.F Goodrich, Dupont, etc. for processing. Natural liquid latex is a commodity thatacirc;#128;#153;s publicly traded in stock markets around the world similar to corn, pork bellies, orange juice etc.
Synthetic latex is a man-made molecular copy of natural latex. The scientific name for this compound is Styrene-Butadiene (SBR).
Styrene is named for acirc;#128;#156;styraxacirc;#128;#157;, the resin from a Turkish tree. Low levels of styrene occur naturally in many kinds of plants as well as a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables amp; nuts.
Butadiene is produced by dehydration of butane obtained from petroleum. Butadiene is also used in the manufacture of latex paints and nylon fibers used in rope and clothing.
Blended latex is just what it sounds like, a combination of Natural latex and Synthetic latex mixed together.
This
is a question thatacirc;#128;#153;s answer can depend on your perspective.
All latex formulas offer numerous benefits to consumers that far outweigh
the benefits of conventional foam bedding materials. Keep in mind that while
latex formulations are contrasted with each other below, all latex rubber
significantly outperforms foams such as memory foam or traditional polyurethane
foam for durability, pressure relief and sleep benefits.
Natural latex, as its name implies, is acirc;#128;#156;naturalacirc;#128;#157; which offers many benefits for use in sleep products. Consumers that have an organic lifestyle and have made numerous changes to remove most synthetic chemicals from their household tend to purchase 100% natural formulations. The elasticity, healthiness, and ability of Natural Latex to conform to your body, reducing pressure on your muscles and circulation is unsurpassed. The resulting benefits and luxurious comfort simply canacirc;#128;#153;t be matched by synthetic latex. However, because it is a acirc;#128;#156;naturalacirc;#128;#157; product there are inconsistencies at the molecular level which cause Natural Latex products to wear at a faster rate than Synthetic Latex.
Synthetic Latex is extremely uniform at the molecular level, so sleep products will have greater durability than those made solely with Natural Latex. However, what you gain in durability you lose in feel and sleep benefits as compared to Natural Latex.
When consumers want to know a product is natural and good for the environment while also looking for a product that will help them sleep better with optimum value for their money- they purchase blended latex. By combining Natural Latex and Synthetic Latex together you get the best of both worlds. Natural components, elasticity, conformity, health benefits and luxurious feel from Natural Latex combine with extended durability from Synthetic Latex- to make a product that the Earth provided and we perfected.
Blended latex can be compared to a gold wedding band. No one has a 24 karat (100% gold) wedding band because it would be too soft and bend if gripped too hard. The solution is an 18 karat gold ring where the gold is mixed with another, more durable metal. The result is a ring that has the look and feel of pure gold but is less vulnerable to damage or wear.
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Material.
What
actually is
it?
Latex foam
mattresses are defined as: Any of several
natural or synthetic colloidal polymers suspended in an aqueous solution.
Basically: rubber particles in
water
WHAT IS
NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES?
Natural Latex is a milky substance harvested
from rubber tree plants (Havea brasiliensis) which are grown in tropical
climate plantations around the world. Most are located in Africa, Malaysia,
South America, and Indonesia. Natural Latex is bio-degradable and naturally
resistant to mold, mildew amp; bacteria.
Harvesting the liquid
latex foam
mattresses is similar to tapping trees
for maple syrup. The trees are not harmed, providing a sustainable resource.
The latex is collected in buckets and shipped to large rubber factories such
as B.F Goodrich, Dupont, etc. for processing. Natural liquid latex is a commodity
thatacirc;#128;#153;s publicly traded in stock markets around the world
similar to corn, pork bellies, orange juice etc.
WHAT IS SYNTHETIC
LATEX?
Synthetic latex is a man-made molecular
copy of natural latex. The scientific name for this compound is Styrene-Butadiene
(SBR).
Styrene is named for
acirc;#128;#156;styraxacirc;#128;#157;, the resin from a Turkish tree.
Low levels of styrene occur naturally in many kinds of plants as well as
a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables amp; nuts.
Butadiene is produced by dehydration
of butane obtained from petroleum. Butadiene is also used in the manufacture
of latex paints and nylon fibers used in rope and clothing.
WHAT are
BLENDED LATEX foam
mattresses
?
Blended latex is just what it sounds
like, a combination of Natural latex and Synthetic latex mixed
together.
WHICH
LATEX
MATTRESS IS BEST FOR
ME?
This is a question
thatacirc;#128;#153;s answer can depend on your perspective. All latex
formulas offer numerous benefits to consumers that far outweigh the benefits
of conventional foam bedding materials. Keep in mind that while latex
formulations are contrasted with each other below, all latex rubber significantly
outperforms foams such as memory foam or traditional polyurethane foam for
durability, pressure relief and sleep benefits.
NATURAL LATEX
SYNTHETIC LATEX
Synthetic Latex is extremely uniform
at the molecular level, so sleep products will have greater durability than
those made solely with Natural Latex. However, what you gain in durability
you lose in feel and sleep benefits as compared to Natural Latex.
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Mattress
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Mattress
CLASSIC BLENDED
LATEX
When consumers want to know a product
is natural and good for the environment while also looking for a product
that will help them sleep better with optimum value for their money- they
purchase blended latex. By combining Natural Latex and Synthetic Latex together
you get the best of both worlds. Natural components, elasticity, conformity,
health benefits and luxurious feel from Natural Latex combine with extended
durability from Synthetic Latex- to make a product that the Earth provided
and we perfected.
Blended latex can be compared to a gold
wedding band. No one has a 24 karat (100% gold) wedding band because it would
be too soft and bend if gripped too hard. The solution is an 18 karat gold
ring where the gold is mixed with another, more durable metal. The result
is a ring that has the look and feel of pure gold but is less vulnerable
to damage or wear.
How Latex is Made
Making Latex acirc;#128;#147;
Manufacturing Processes
The terms
acirc;#128;#156;TALALAYacirc;#128;#157; and
acirc;#128;#156;Dunlopacirc;#128;#157; refer to the 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.
MAKING LATEX - LATEX
FORMULAS
Both TALALAY and Dunlop processes start
with a formula mixture of liquid latex. These formulas can be any of the
following:
100% natural latex rubber (harvested
from rubber tree plants)
100% synthetic latex rubber (a man-made molecular
copy of natural latex rubber)
Blended natural amp; 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 amp; 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 created to disperse liquid latex
throughout mold
3. Liquid latex is flash frozen
4. Frozen latex is flash heated to
acirc;#128;#156;gelacirc;#128;#157; 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
acirc;#128;#156;gelacirc;#128;#157; into permanent solid
form
3. Cooled solid latex is removed from conveyor
belt
The difference in processing are the
two additional steps that occur with TALALAY Process - #2 vacuum amp; #3
freeze .
#2 Vacuum acirc;#128;#147;
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 thatacirc;#128;#153;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
acirc;#128;#156;fillersacirc;#128;#157; into the liquid latex formula
which result in solid latex that is flaky and breaks down quickly.
#3 Flash Freeze
acirc;#128;#147; 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 looonger 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 soufflAtilde;copy;; 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.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
Please visit our product finder page to locate
products and companies in your area.
All of our TALALAY products 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.
Our TALALAY process features natural,
biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based
raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. Our process does not use solvents
and does not damage the ozone layer. Our clean and green approach carries
through to our end products: TALALAY latex contains no toxic chemicals while
standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic
chemicals*
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. Click here to view our
OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our 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.
*Poly Foam and Visco Foam may contain
up to seven toxic chemicals: Tetrachoroethane, acetone, and dimethylformamide,
Methyl benzene, Methylene dianiline, toluene-neoprene and Vinilideine chloride,
one non-toxic chemical - diphenyl diisocyanate, and one natural material
(water.) Synthetic Latex has 5 non-toxic chemicals
(2-chloro-1acirc;#128;#147;3-butadiene, diphenyl diisocyanate, metallic
oxides, Phenol-melamine resins, sulfur, Tellerium) and 1 natural material
(water.) 100% Natural Latex has 6 non-toxic chemicals (acrylate resins, diphenyl
diisocyanate, Phenol-melamine resins, Phenol-urea, Polyvinyl acetate and
waxes styrene- butadiene copolymer) and 3 natural materials (fats, hevea
brasiliensis milk, and water.)
LI TALALAY Latex provides 33% more Pressure
Relief than leading Memory foam.
Pressure from your mattress and/or pillow
prevents your muscles from relaxing which makes it difficult to fall asleep
and impairs circulation causing you to toss amp; turn which makes it difficult
to stay asleep.
Therefore, the less pressure your mattress
and pillow produce on your body the easier it is to fall asleep and the more
complete sleep you achieve throughout the night which leads to more energetic
and productive days.
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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 latexacirc;#128;#153;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.
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
BEDDING
ALLERGENS
Mold, Mildew, Bacteria amp; Dust
Mites
LI TALALAY Latex is Mold, Mildew
amp; Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant
Most people donacirc;#128;#153;t
consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems
and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a acirc;#128;#156;safe
havenacirc;#128;#157;. The reality can be much more yucky.
Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites
love our beds amp; 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 canacirc;#128;#153;t be
avoided, and it's gross.
Whether your acirc;#128;#156;landing
padacirc;#128;#157; cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations
is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your
mattress amp; pillow.
Foams such as Memory Foam amp;
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 amp; bacteria proof- these organisms
simply wonacirc;#128;#153;t grow on it. Furthermore, itacirc;#128;#153;s
dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right
next to your face as you sleep.
Try to find a healthier bedding material,
we dare you.
In a perfect world all bedding products
would be as safe as Latex International's TALALAY Latex. The reality is that
todayacirc;#128;#153;s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam
or Polyurethane Foam simply aren't.
Todayacirc;#128;#153;s foams may
contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.
Latex International TALALAY
Latex contains none of
these.
Zero cases of allergic reactions to
LI products have been reported.
Latex International Latex Mattresses have 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 our TALALAY products.
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.
Because pillows are not able to be measured
in the same way as block mattress material, we electronically weigh and then
hand inspect every pillow for quality and consistency. This is an extra time
consuming step in our process, but itacirc;#128;#153;s the only way to
be completely sure that consumers receive the very highest quality pillows
every single time.
Of the top four mattress companies in
the US, one spends more on annual advertising than the other three combined.
This company makes only Memory Foam beds. They spend tens of millions every
year advertising Memory Foam to consumers. To counter this, the remaining
top three US mattress companies (who make metal coil mattresses) also make
Memory Foam beds and advertise theirs to stay competitive.
Hence, the circle of abundant advertising
for Memory Foam.
Due to this advertising, many people
assume that all non-coil beds are made with Memory Foam or that Latex and
Memory Foam are the same thing. This couldnacirc;#128;#153;t be farther
from the truth.
In fact, the two materials are
actually polar opposites and the sleeping experience could not be more different!
Latex International TALALAY Latex actually outperforms
Memory Foam in every way.
Sleeping hot is the #1 complaint from
Memory Foam owners. This is because Memory Foam requires body heat to collapse
the Foam cell structure in order to conform to your curves, the collapsing
of these cells restricts air flow trapping body heat and radiating it back
at you.
Latex International TALALAY Latex
is 7x more breathable than memory foam. The rubber cell structure
doesnacirc;#128;#153;t collapse. Its natural resistance
lifts your body preventing collapse
and allows air to flow through, creating an escape path for body heat.
You wonacirc;#128;#153;t have to
continuously flip your Latex International TALALAY Latex pillow or search
for a cooler spot on your LI TALALAY Latex bed.
Our TALALAY Latex is a two-dimensional
material; itacirc;#128;#153;s simultaneously supportive and pressure
relieving, where memory foam is a one-dimensional- pressure reliever only.
Your body sinks into and through Memory
Foam until you hit a separate support layer below. Memory Foam simply
canacirc;#128;#153;t accomplish both pressure relief and support on its
own. Hitting the support layer below Memory Foam increases pressure on your
body.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
different and testing proves it.
Our TALALAY Latex is the best pressure
relieving material used in bedding today. It provides the ultimate in pressure
relief so your muscles relax to fall asleep quickly and your circulation
can flow to stay asleep soundly.
Memory Foam, even so called
acirc;#128;#156;softacirc;#128;#157; memory foam has a hard dense feel
that is unappealing to many. Some call it acirc;#128;#156;getting stuck
in the mudacirc;#128;#157; because after a few minutes your body heat
collapses the cells and you sink into a hole molded to your body. It soon
becomes very difficult to move or get out of bed, you become trapped in a
temporary crater.
Latex International TALALAY Latex contains
naturally based rubber material that gently lifts your body for a light amp;
bouyant experience. Our TALALAY Latex instantly conforms and moves with your
body, providing postural support and exceptional muscle relief no matter
what sleeping position you maintain.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
like floating- truly luxurious.
Our TALALAY Latex uses naturally derived
material harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic,
dust-mite resistant, mold amp; mildew proof sleeping environment, making
it ideal for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting a cleaner bed. In addition
our TALALAY Latex doesnacirc;#128;#153;t off gas harmful compounds that
may be present in Memory Foam.
Cornell Indentation testing proves Latex
International TALALAY Latex is 20x more durable than leading Memory Foam.
While leading Memory Foam tears apart during this industry standard ASTM
quality test, our TALALAY Latex passes with flying
colors.
Latex International manufactures TALALAY
Latex Support Cores and Pressure relief layers used by top mattress manufacturers
around the world. The TALALAY process and our advanced technologies allow
us to create a wide range of firmnesses (ILDs) from ultra plush to extra
firm.
TALALAYClassic
(Talatech)
Our most popular and widely used
TALALAY Latex. Available in all standard mattress sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: ILDacirc;#128;#153;s
14, 19, 24, 28, 32
Support Cores : ILDEcirc;#188;s 36, 40,
44
Unlike so called natural
acirc;#128;#156;soy based foamsacirc;#128;#157; that have a maximum
of 10% natural content, TALALAY 100% Natural utilizes 100% natural liquid
latex for a true eco-friendly solution.
Available in all standard mattress
sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: N1, N2,
N3
Support Cores : N4,
N5
LI has the capability of making pillows
in 25 different sizes/profiles with 3 different firmness levels. All of which
can be made using any of our TALALAY formulations.
Toppers can be made using any TALALAY
formulation in any firmness (ILD) currently available
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FROM THE DESK OF DR. JOHN LEAN, PH.D.,
CHEMIST
Sometimes we find that we just have
to go to the doctor and get some straightforward information about the facts
and science behind latex.
Block latex foam rubber is the general
term used to describe latex foam rubber produced with a large enough cross
section to be used for mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Block latex foam
rubber is produced by two different processes: the TALALAY Process and the
Standard (Dunlop) Process. Both processes use the same basic ingredients:
natural rubber latex (NR), polystyrene-acirc;#128;#144;butadiene rubber
latex (SBR), soap, reinforcing filler, sulfur, and vulcanization
agents.
Natural Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Naturally occurring polyisoprene polymer
produced by rubber trees and extruded in the sap. The rubber tree sap is
collected, concentrated, and preserved with ammonia before being sold.
Polystyrene-butadiene Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Polymer
produced from styrene and butadiene designed to mimic and improve upon natural
rubber. The polymer is produced in water on both batch and continuous production
lines. After polymerization, the latex is stripped of residual reactants
and concentrated before being sold.
Soap acirc;#128;#147;
Natural soaps are used to stabilize
the various components in the mixture.
Reinforcing Filler
acirc;#128;#147; Hard materials
are added to the mixture to increase firmness.
Reinforcing fillers are of two
general types; mineral or plastic. Mineral fillers are generally aluminosilicates
such as Feldspar or calcium carbonate (talc). The most commonly used plastic
filler is polystyrene resin. Mineral fillers incorporate well into the
rubber matrix and tend to be
well dispersed. Plastic fillers are typically introduced as a latex and tend
to form clusters in the rubber matrix. The plastic clusters are prone to
breaking apart under use leading to
softening.
Sulfur acirc;#128;#147;
Elemental sulfur forms crosslinks between
polymer chains when heated giving the latex rubber foam strength and structure.
Vulcanization Agents acirc;#128;#147;
Agents used to increase the
crosslinking rate and effectiveness of sulfur. The agents are typically consumed
in the process. The above components are mixed together in a water based
system to form what is termed compound for both
processes.
STANDARD (DUNLOP)
PROCESS
Advantages of the TALALAY Process: the
resulting feel, the uniformity, and the ability to reach low densities of
the foam block as a result of the expansion of the foam to fill the mold
under reduced pressure (rather than the complete filling of the mold as in
the Standard (Dunlop) Process).Advantages of the Dunlop Process: shorter
production times and ease of manufacture.
TALALAY Comfort Zone
By: John Lean, Ph.D.
Director of Research and
Development
Latex International - Shelton,
Connecticut
REVIEWS NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES:
TALALAY Latex Mattresses of Rubber
Foam offer superior feel and comfort
in bedding materials because of its unique compression profile.
Compression is how
a material responds to a weight or load being placed on it. A material will
resist the load and push back in proportion to the load and the
materialacirc;#128;#153;s ability to carry the load. The manner in which
a material responds to a load defines how the material feels to the touch
and how it supports the load. Below is a graph showing the amount of force
needed to compress a piece of latex Rubber rubber and a coil spring a percentage
of the original height.
RATINGS LATEX
MATTRESSES: As shown in the
above graph, a coil spring has avery linear response to the applied load.
The linear response of a spring is an inherent property.
Talalay Latex Rubber Foam Mattress on the other hand
responds to the applied load in a non-linear
fashion. Initially TALALAY Latex Rubber
increases in firmness in response to the load, but as the load increases
TALALAY Latex Rubber compresses to a greater extent. TALALAY Latex Rubber
will support just as much weight at the coil spring, but it has more give
keeping the material from having the feeling of bottoming
out.
The increased compressibility
of TALALAY Latex Rubber Foam is what allows the material to shape itself
and comform to the human body. The
human bodyacirc;#128;#153;s profile is not flat and its weight distribution
is not even. A coil spring is only able to respond to a
bodyacirc;#128;#153;s weight and not its shape. TALALAY Latex Rubber with
its non-linear compression curve can respond to a bodyacirc;#128;#153;s
weight and shape. A person may have similar weight distribution between the
shoulders and hips, but the body parts have very different
shapes.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
Please visit our product finder page to locate
products and companies in your area.
All of our TALALAY products 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.
Our TALALAY process features natural,
biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based
raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. Our process does not use solvents
and does not damage the ozone layer. Our clean and green approach carries
through to our end products: TALALAY latex contains no toxic chemicals while
standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic
chemicals*
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. Click here to view our
OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our 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.
*Poly Foam and Visco Foam may contain
up to seven toxic chemicals: Tetrachoroethane, acetone, and dimethylformamide,
Methyl benzene, Methylene dianiline, toluene-neoprene and Vinilideine chloride,
one non-toxic chemical - diphenyl diisocyanate, and one natural material
(water.) Synthetic Latex has 5 non-toxic chemicals
(2-chloro-1acirc;#128;#147;3-butadiene, diphenyl diisocyanate, metallic
oxides, Phenol-melamine resins, sulfur, Tellerium) and 1 natural material
(water.) 100% Natural Latex has 6 non-toxic chemicals (acrylate resins, diphenyl
diisocyanate, Phenol-melamine resins, Phenol-urea, Polyvinyl acetate and
waxes styrene- butadiene copolymer) and 3 natural materials (fats, hevea
brasiliensis milk, and water.)
LI TALALAY Latex provides 33% more Pressure
Relief than leading Memory foam.
Pressure from your mattress and/or pillow
prevents your muscles from relaxing which makes it difficult to fall asleep
and impairs circulation causing you to toss amp; turn which makes it difficult
to stay asleep.
Therefore, the less pressure your mattress
and pillow produce on your body the easier it is to fall asleep and the more
complete sleep you achieve throughout the night which leads to more energetic
and productive days.
Garden Grove Store Serving Orange County with Latex Mattresses. 12557 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove 800-824-3145
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 latexacirc;#128;#153;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.
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
BEDDING
ALLERGENS
Mold, Mildew, Bacteria amp; Dust
Mites
LI TALALAY Latex is Mold, Mildew
amp; Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant
Most people donacirc;#128;#153;t
consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems
and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a acirc;#128;#156;safe
havenacirc;#128;#157;. The reality can be much more yucky.
Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites
love our beds amp; 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 canacirc;#128;#153;t be
avoided, and it's gross.
Whether your acirc;#128;#156;landing
padacirc;#128;#157; cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations
is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your
mattress amp; pillow.
Foams such as Memory Foam amp;
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 amp; bacteria proof- these organisms
simply wonacirc;#128;#153;t grow on it. Furthermore, itacirc;#128;#153;s
dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right
next to your face as you sleep.
Try to find a healthier bedding material,
we dare you.
In a perfect world all bedding products
would be as safe as Latex International's TALALAY Latex. The reality is that
todayacirc;#128;#153;s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam
or Polyurethane Foam simply aren't.
Todayacirc;#128;#153;s foams may
contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.
Latex International TALALAY
Latex contains none of
these.
Zero cases of allergic reactions to
LI products have been reported.
Latex International Latex Mattresses have 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 our TALALAY products.
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.
Because pillows are not able to be measured
in the same way as block mattress material, we electronically weigh and then
hand inspect every pillow for quality and consistency. This is an extra time
consuming step in our process, but itacirc;#128;#153;s the only way to
be completely sure that consumers receive the very highest quality pillows
every single time.
TALALAY Latex vs Memory
Foam
Of the top four mattress companies in
the US, one spends more on annual advertising than the other three combined.
This company makes only Memory Foam beds. They spend tens of millions every
year advertising Memory Foam to consumers. To counter this, the remaining
top three US mattress companies (who make metal coil mattresses) also make
Memory Foam beds and advertise theirs to stay competitive.
Hence, the circle of abundant advertising
for Memory Foam.
Due to this advertising, many people
assume that all non-coil beds are made with Memory Foam or that Latex and
Memory Foam are the same thing. This couldnacirc;#128;#153;t be farther
from the truth.
In fact, the two materials are
actually polar opposites and the sleeping experience could not be more different!
Latex International TALALAY Latex actually outperforms
Memory Foam in every way.
Sleeping hot is the #1 complaint from
Memory Foam owners. This is because Memory Foam requires body heat to collapse
the Foam cell structure in order to conform to your curves, the collapsing
of these cells restricts air flow trapping body heat and radiating it back
at you.
Latex International TALALAY Latex
is 7x more breathable than memory foam. The rubber cell structure
doesnacirc;#128;#153;t collapse. Its natural resistance
lifts your body preventing collapse
and allows air to flow through, creating an escape path for body heat.
You wonacirc;#128;#153;t have to
continuously flip your Latex International TALALAY Latex pillow or search
for a cooler spot on your LI TALALAY Latex bed.
Our TALALAY Latex is a two-dimensional
material; itacirc;#128;#153;s simultaneously supportive and pressure
relieving, where memory foam is a one-dimensional- pressure reliever only.
Your body sinks into and through Memory
Foam until you hit a separate support layer below. Memory Foam simply
canacirc;#128;#153;t accomplish both pressure relief and support on its
own. Hitting the support layer below Memory Foam increases pressure on your
body.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
different and testing proves it.
Our TALALAY Latex is the best pressure
relieving material used in bedding today. It provides the ultimate in pressure
relief so your muscles relax to fall asleep quickly and your circulation
can flow to stay asleep soundly.
Memory Foam, even so called
acirc;#128;#156;softacirc;#128;#157; memory foam has a hard dense feel
that is unappealing to many. Some call it acirc;#128;#156;getting stuck
in the mudacirc;#128;#157; because after a few minutes your body heat
collapses the cells and you sink into a hole molded to your body. It soon
becomes very difficult to move or get out of bed, you become trapped in a
temporary crater.
Latex International TALALAY Latex contains
naturally based rubber material that gently lifts your body for a light amp;
bouyant experience. Our TALALAY Latex instantly conforms and moves with your
body, providing postural support and exceptional muscle relief no matter
what sleeping position you maintain.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
like floating- truly luxurious.
Our TALALAY Latex uses naturally derived
material harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic,
dust-mite resistant, mold amp; mildew proof sleeping environment, making
it ideal for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting a cleaner bed. In addition
our TALALAY Latex doesnacirc;#128;#153;t off gas harmful compounds that
may be present in Memory Foam.
Cornell Indentation testing proves Latex
International TALALAY Latex is 20x more durable than leading Memory Foam.
While leading Memory Foam tears apart during this industry standard ASTM
quality test, our TALALAY Latex passes with flying
colors.
Latex International manufactures TALALAY
Latex Support Cores and Pressure relief layers used by top mattress manufacturers
around the world. The TALALAY process and our advanced technologies allow
us to create a wide range of firmnesses (ILDs) from ultra plush to extra
firm.
TALALAYClassic
(Talatech)
Our most popular and widely used
TALALAY Latex. Available in all standard mattress sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: ILDacirc;#128;#153;s
14, 19, 24, 28, 32
Support Cores : ILDEcirc;#188;s 36, 40,
44
Unlike so called natural
acirc;#128;#156;soy based foamsacirc;#128;#157; that have a maximum
of 10% natural content, TALALAY 100% Natural utilizes 100% natural liquid
latex for a true eco-friendly solution.
Available in all standard mattress
sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: N1, N2,
N3
Support Cores : N4,
N5
LI has the capability of making pillows
in 25 different sizes/profiles with 3 different firmness levels. All of which
can be made using any of our TALALAY formulations.
Toppers can be made using any TALALAY
formulation in any firmness (ILD) currently available
TECHNICAL BLOG
TalaWiki / TalaBlog / TalaTalk / TALALAY
Down the Truth / TalaTruth
FROM THE DESK OF DR. JOHN LEAN, PH.D.,
CHEMIST
Sometimes we find that we just have
to go to the doctor and get some straightforward information about the facts
and science behind latex.
Block latex foam rubber is the general
term used to describe latex foam rubber produced with a large enough cross
section to be used for mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Block latex foam
rubber is produced by two different processes: the TALALAY Process and the
Standard (Dunlop) Process. Both processes use the same basic ingredients:
natural rubber latex (NR), polystyrene-acirc;#128;#144;butadiene rubber
latex (SBR), soap, reinforcing filler, sulfur, and vulcanization
agents.
Natural Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Naturally occurring polyisoprene polymer
produced by rubber trees and extruded in the sap. The rubber tree sap is
collected, concentrated, and preserved with ammonia before being sold.
Polystyrene-butadiene Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Polymer
produced from styrene and butadiene designed to mimic and improve upon natural
rubber. The polymer is produced in water on both batch and continuous production
lines. After polymerization, the latex is stripped of residual reactants
and concentrated before being sold.
Soap acirc;#128;#147;
Natural soaps are used to stabilize
the various components in the mixture.
Reinforcing Filler
acirc;#128;#147; Hard materials
are added to the mixture to increase firmness.
Reinforcing fillers are of two
general types; mineral or plastic. Mineral fillers are generally aluminosilicates
such as Feldspar or calcium carbonate (talc). The most commonly used plastic
filler is polystyrene resin. Mineral fillers incorporate well into the
rubber matrix and tend to be
well dispersed. Plastic fillers are typically introduced as a latex and tend
to form clusters in the rubber matrix. The plastic clusters are prone to
breaking apart under use leading to
softening.
Sulfur acirc;#128;#147;
Elemental sulfur forms crosslinks between
polymer chains when heated giving the latex rubber foam strength and structure.
Vulcanization Agents acirc;#128;#147;
Agents used to increase the
crosslinking rate and effectiveness of sulfur. The agents are typically consumed
in the process. The above components are mixed together in a water based
system to form what is termed compound for both
processes.
STANDARD (DUNLOP)
PROCESS
Advantages of the TALALAY Process: the
resulting feel, the uniformity, and the ability to reach low densities of
the foam block as a result of the expansion of the foam to fill the mold
under reduced pressure (rather than the complete filling of the mold as in
the Standard (Dunlop) Process).Advantages of the Dunlop Process: shorter
production times and ease of manufacture.
TALALAY Comfort Zone
By: John Lean, Ph.D.
Director of Research and
Development
Latex International - Shelton,
Connecticut
REVIEWS NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES:
TALALAY Latex Mattresses of Rubber
Foam offer superior feel and comfort
in bedding materials because of its unique compression profile.
Compression is how
a material responds to a weight or load being placed on it. A material will
resist the load and push back in proportion to the load and the
materialacirc;#128;#153;s ability to carry the load. The manner in which
a material responds to a load defines how the material feels to the touch
and how it supports the load. Below is a graph showing the amount of force
needed to compress a piece of latex Rubber rubber and a coil spring a percentage
of the original height.
RATINGS LATEX
MATTRESSES: As shown in the
above graph, a coil spring has avery linear response to the applied load.
The linear response of a spring is an inherent property.
Talalay Latex Rubber Foam Mattress on the other hand
responds to the applied load in a non-linear
fashion. Initially TALALAY Latex Rubber
increases in firmness in response to the load, but as the load increases
TALALAY Latex Rubber compresses to a greater extent. TALALAY Latex Rubber
will support just as much weight at the coil spring, but it has more give
keeping the material from having the feeling of bottoming
out.
The increased compressibility
of TALALAY Latex Rubber Foam is what allows the material to shape itself
and comform to the human body. The
human bodyacirc;#128;#153;s profile is not flat and its weight distribution
is not even. A coil spring is only able to respond to a
bodyacirc;#128;#153;s weight and not its shape. TALALAY Latex Rubber with
its non-linear compression curve can respond to a bodyacirc;#128;#153;s
weight and shape. A person may have similar weight distribution between the
shoulders and hips, but the body parts have very different
shapes.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
Please visit our product finder page to locate
products and companies in your area.
All of our TALALAY products 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.
Our TALALAY process features natural,
biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based
raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. Our process does not use solvents
and does not damage the ozone layer. Our clean and green approach carries
through to our end products: TALALAY latex contains no toxic chemicals while
standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic
chemicals*
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.
Click here
to view our OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our 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.
*Poly Foam and Visco Foam may contain
up to seven toxic chemicals: Tetrachoroethane, acetone, and dimethylformamide,
Methyl benzene, Methylene dianiline, toluene-neoprene and Vinilideine chloride,
one non-toxic chemical - diphenyl diisocyanate, and one natural material
(water.) Synthetic Latex has 5 non-toxic chemicals
(2-chloro-1acirc;#128;#147;3-butadiene, diphenyl diisocyanate, metallic
oxides, Phenol-melamine resins, sulfur, Tellerium) and 1 natural material
(water.) 100% Natural Latex has 6 non-toxic chemicals (acrylate resins, diphenyl
diisocyanate, Phenol-melamine resins, Phenol-urea, Polyvinyl acetate and
waxes styrene- butadiene copolymer) and 3 natural materials (fats, hevea
brasiliensis milk, and water.)
LI TALALAY Latex provides 33% more Pressure
Relief than leading Memory foam.
Pressure from your mattress and/or pillow
prevents your muscles from relaxing which makes it difficult to fall asleep
and impairs circulation causing you to toss amp; turn which makes it difficult
to stay asleep.
Therefore, the less pressure your mattress
and pillow produce on your body the easier it is to fall asleep and the more
complete sleep you achieve throughout the night which leads to more energetic
and productive days.
Garden Grove Store Serving Orange County with Latex Mattresses. 12557 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove 800-824-3145
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 latexacirc;#128;#153;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.
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
BEDDING
ALLERGENS
Mold, Mildew, Bacteria amp; Dust
Mites
LI TALALAY Latex is Mold, Mildew
amp; Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant
Most people donacirc;#128;#153;t
consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems
and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a acirc;#128;#156;safe
havenacirc;#128;#157;. The reality can be much more yucky.
Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites
love our beds amp; 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 canacirc;#128;#153;t be
avoided, and it's gross.
Whether your acirc;#128;#156;landing
padacirc;#128;#157; cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations
is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your
mattress amp; pillow.
Foams such as Memory Foam amp;
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 amp; bacteria proof- these organisms
simply wonacirc;#128;#153;t grow on it. Furthermore, itacirc;#128;#153;s
dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right
next to your face as you sleep.
Try to find a healthier bedding material,
we dare you.
In a perfect world all bedding products
would be as safe as Latex International's TALALAY Latex. The reality is that
todayacirc;#128;#153;s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam
or Polyurethane Foam simply aren't.
Todayacirc;#128;#153;s foams may
contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.
Latex International TALALAY
Latex contains none of
these.
Zero cases of allergic reactions to
LI products have been reported.
Latex International Latex Mattresses have 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 our TALALAY products.
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.
Because pillows are not able to be measured
in the same way as block mattress material, we electronically weigh and then
hand inspect every pillow for quality and consistency. This is an extra time
consuming step in our process, but itacirc;#128;#153;s the only way to
be completely sure that consumers receive the very highest quality pillows
every single time.
Of the top four mattress companies in
the US, one spends more on annual advertising than the other three combined.
This company makes only Memory Foam beds. They spend tens of millions every
year advertising Memory Foam to consumers. To counter this, the remaining
top three US mattress companies (who make metal coil mattresses) also make
Memory Foam beds and advertise theirs to stay competitive.
Hence, the circle of abundant advertising
for Memory Foam.
Due to this advertising, many people
assume that all non-coil beds are made with Memory Foam or that Latex and
Memory Foam are the same thing. This couldnacirc;#128;#153;t be farther
from the truth.
In fact, the two materials are
actually polar opposites and the sleeping experience could not be more different!
Latex International TALALAY Latex actually outperforms
Memory Foam in every way.
Sleeping hot is the #1 complaint from
Memory Foam owners. This is because Memory Foam requires body heat to collapse
the Foam cell structure in order to conform to your curves, the collapsing
of these cells restricts air flow trapping body heat and radiating it back
at you.
Latex International TALALAY Latex
is 7x more breathable than memory foam. The rubber cell structure
doesnacirc;#128;#153;t collapse. Its natural resistance
lifts your body preventing collapse
and allows air to flow through, creating an escape path for body heat.
You wonacirc;#128;#153;t have to
continuously flip your Latex International TALALAY Latex pillow or search
for a cooler spot on your LI TALALAY Latex bed.
Our TALALAY Latex is a two-dimensional
material; itacirc;#128;#153;s simultaneously supportive and pressure
relieving, where memory foam is a one-dimensional- pressure reliever only.
Your body sinks into and through Memory
Foam until you hit a separate support layer below. Memory Foam simply
canacirc;#128;#153;t accomplish both pressure relief and support on its
own. Hitting the support layer below Memory Foam increases pressure on your
body.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
different and testing proves it.
Our TALALAY Latex is the best pressure
relieving material used in bedding today. It provides the ultimate in pressure
relief so your muscles relax to fall asleep quickly and your circulation
can flow to stay asleep soundly.
Memory Foam, even so called
acirc;#128;#156;softacirc;#128;#157; memory foam has a hard dense feel
that is unappealing to many. Some call it acirc;#128;#156;getting stuck
in the mudacirc;#128;#157; because after a few minutes your body heat
collapses the cells and you sink into a hole molded to your body. It soon
becomes very difficult to move or get out of bed, you become trapped in a
temporary crater.
Latex International TALALAY Latex contains
naturally based rubber material that gently lifts your body for a light amp;
bouyant experience. Our TALALAY Latex instantly conforms and moves with your
body, providing postural support and exceptional muscle relief no matter
what sleeping position you maintain.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
like floating- truly luxurious.
Our TALALAY Latex uses naturally derived
material harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic,
dust-mite resistant, mold amp; mildew proof sleeping environment, making
it ideal for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting a cleaner bed. In addition
our TALALAY Latex doesnacirc;#128;#153;t off gas harmful compounds that
may be present in Memory Foam.
Cornell Indentation testing proves Latex
International TALALAY Latex is 20x more durable than leading Memory Foam.
While leading Memory Foam tears apart during this industry standard ASTM
quality test, our TALALAY Latex passes with flying
colors.
Latex International manufactures TALALAY
Latex Support Cores and Pressure relief layers used by top mattress manufacturers
around the world. The TALALAY process and our advanced technologies allow
us to create a wide range of firmnesses (ILDs) from ultra plush to extra
firm.
TALALAYClassic
(Talatech)
Our most popular and widely used
TALALAY Latex. Available in all standard mattress sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: ILDacirc;#128;#153;s
14, 19, 24, 28, 32
Support Cores : ILDEcirc;#188;s 36, 40,
44
Unlike so called natural
acirc;#128;#156;soy based foamsacirc;#128;#157; that have a maximum
of 10% natural content, TALALAY 100% Natural utilizes 100% natural liquid
latex for a true eco-friendly solution.
Available in all standard mattress
sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: N1, N2,
N3
Support Cores : N4,
N5
LI has the capability of making pillows
in 25 different sizes/profiles with 3 different firmness levels. All of which
can be made using any of our TALALAY formulations.
Toppers can be made using any TALALAY
formulation in any firmness (ILD) currently available
TECHNICAL BLOG
TalaWiki / TalaBlog / TalaTalk / TALALAY
Down the Truth / TalaTruth
FROM THE DESK OF DR. JOHN LEAN, PH.D.,
CHEMIST
Sometimes we find that we just have
to go to the doctor and get some straightforward information about the facts
and science behind latex.
Block latex foam rubber is the general
term used to describe latex foam rubber produced with a large enough cross
section to be used for mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Block latex foam
rubber is produced by two different processes: the TALALAY Process and the
Standard (Dunlop) Process. Both processes use the same basic ingredients:
natural rubber latex (NR), polystyrene-acirc;#128;#144;butadiene rubber
latex (SBR), soap, reinforcing filler, sulfur, and vulcanization
agents.
Natural Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Naturally occurring polyisoprene polymer
produced by rubber trees and extruded in the sap. The rubber tree sap is
collected, concentrated, and preserved with ammonia before being sold.
Polystyrene-butadiene Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Polymer
produced from styrene and butadiene designed to mimic and improve upon natural
rubber. The polymer is produced in water on both batch and continuous production
lines. After polymerization, the latex is stripped of residual reactants
and concentrated before being sold.
Soap acirc;#128;#147;
Natural soaps are used to stabilize
the various components in the mixture.
Reinforcing Filler
acirc;#128;#147; Hard materials
are added to the mixture to increase firmness.
Reinforcing fillers are of two
general types; mineral or plastic. Mineral fillers are generally aluminosilicates
such as Feldspar or calcium carbonate (talc). The most commonly used plastic
filler is polystyrene resin. Mineral fillers incorporate well into the
rubber matrix and tend to be
well dispersed. Plastic fillers are typically introduced as a latex and tend
to form clusters in the rubber matrix. The plastic clusters are prone to
breaking apart under use leading to
softening.
Sulfur acirc;#128;#147;
Elemental sulfur forms crosslinks between
polymer chains when heated giving the latex rubber foam strength and structure.
Vulcanization Agents acirc;#128;#147;
Agents used to increase the
crosslinking rate and effectiveness of sulfur. The agents are typically consumed
in the process. The above components are mixed together in a water based
system to form what is termed compound for both
processes.
STANDARD (DUNLOP)
PROCESS
Advantages of the TALALAY Process: the
resulting feel, the uniformity, and the ability to reach low densities of
the foam block as a result of the expansion of the foam to fill the mold
under reduced pressure (rather than the complete filling of the mold as in
the Standard (Dunlop) Process).Advantages of the Dunlop Process: shorter
production times and ease of manufacture.
TALALAY Comfort Zone
By: John Lean, Ph.D.
Director of Research and
Development
Latex International - Shelton,
Connecticut
REVIEWS NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES:
TALALAY Latex Mattresses of Rubber
Foam offer superior feel and comfort
in bedding materials because of its unique compression profile.
Compression is how
a material responds to a weight or load being placed on it. A material will
resist the load and push back in proportion to the load and the
materialacirc;#128;#153;s ability to carry the load. The manner in which
a material responds to a load defines how the material feels to the touch
and how it supports the load. Below is a graph showing the amount of force
needed to compress a piece of latex Rubber rubber and a coil spring a percentage
of the original height.
RATINGS LATEX
MATTRESSES: As shown in the
above graph, a coil spring has avery linear response to the applied load.
The linear response of a spring is an inherent property.
Talalay Latex Rubber Foam Mattress on the other hand
responds to the applied load in a non-linear
fashion. Initially TALALAY Latex Rubber
increases in firmness in response to the load, but as the load increases
TALALAY Latex Rubber compresses to a greater extent. TALALAY Latex Rubber
will support just as much weight at the coil spring, but it has more give
keeping the material from having the feeling of bottoming
out.
The increased compressibility
of TALALAY Latex Rubber Foam is what allows the material to shape itself
and comform to the human body. The
human bodyacirc;#128;#153;s profile is not flat and its weight distribution
is not even. A coil spring is only able to respond to a
bodyacirc;#128;#153;s weight and not its shape. TALALAY Latex Rubber with
its non-linear compression curve can respond to a bodyacirc;#128;#153;s
weight and shape. A person may have similar weight distribution between the
shoulders and hips, but the body parts have very different
shapes.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
Please visit our product finder page to locate
products and companies in your area.
All of our TALALAY products 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.
Our TALALAY process features natural,
biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based
raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. Our process does not use solvents
and does not damage the ozone layer. Our clean and green approach carries
through to our end products: TALALAY latex contains no toxic chemicals while
standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic
chemicals*
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.
Click here
to view our OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our TALALAY also meets the standard for skin friendly
pH and is free from chloro-organic carriers and biologically active finishes.
SERVING PHOENIX AZ WITH 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.
Click here
to view our OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our 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.
*Poly Foam and Visco Foam may contain
up to seven toxic chemicals: Tetrachoroethane, acetone, and dimethylformamide,
Methyl benzene, Methylene dianiline, toluene-neoprene and Vinilideine chloride,
one non-toxic chemical - diphenyl diisocyanate, and one natural material
(water.) Synthetic Latex has 5 non-toxic chemicals
(2-chloro-1acirc;#128;#147;3-butadiene, diphenyl diisocyanate, metallic
oxides, Phenol-melamine resins, sulfur, Tellerium) and 1 natural material
(water.) 100% Natural Latex has 6 non-toxic chemicals (acrylate resins, diphenyl
diisocyanate, Phenol-melamine resins, Phenol-urea, Polyvinyl acetate and
waxes styrene- butadiene copolymer) and 3 natural materials (fats, hevea
brasiliensis milk, and water.)
LI TALALAY Latex provides 33% more Pressure
Relief than leading Memory foam.
Pressure from your mattress and/or pillow
prevents your muscles from relaxing which makes it difficult to fall asleep
and impairs circulation causing you to toss amp; turn which makes it difficult
to stay asleep.
Therefore, the less pressure your mattress
and pillow produce on your body the easier it is to fall asleep and the more
complete sleep you achieve throughout the night which leads to more energetic
and productive days.
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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 latexacirc;#128;#153;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.
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
BEDDING
ALLERGENS
Mold, Mildew, Bacteria amp; Dust
Mites
LI TALALAY Latex is Mold, Mildew
amp; Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant
Most people donacirc;#128;#153;t
consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems
and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a acirc;#128;#156;safe
havenacirc;#128;#157;. The reality can be much more yucky.
Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites
love our beds amp; 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 canacirc;#128;#153;t be
avoided, and it's gross.
Whether your acirc;#128;#156;landing
padacirc;#128;#157; cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations
is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your
mattress amp; pillow.
Foams such as Memory Foam amp;
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 amp; bacteria proof- these organisms
simply wonacirc;#128;#153;t grow on it. Furthermore, itacirc;#128;#153;s
dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right
next to your face as you sleep.
Try to find a healthier bedding material,
we dare you.
In a perfect world all bedding products
would be as safe as Latex International's TALALAY Latex. The reality is that
todayacirc;#128;#153;s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam
or Polyurethane Foam simply aren't.
Todayacirc;#128;#153;s foams may
contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.
Latex International TALALAY
Latex contains none of
these.
Zero cases of allergic reactions to
LI products have been reported.
Latex International Latex Mattresses have 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 our TALALAY products.
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.
Because pillows are not able to be measured
in the same way as block mattress material, we electronically weigh and then
hand inspect every pillow for quality and consistency. This is an extra time
consuming step in our process, but itacirc;#128;#153;s the only way to
be completely sure that consumers receive the very highest quality pillows
every single time.
Of the top four mattress companies in
the US, one spends more on annual advertising than the other three combined.
This company makes only Memory Foam beds. They spend tens of millions every
year advertising Memory Foam to consumers. To counter this, the remaining
top three US mattress companies (who make metal coil mattresses) also make
Memory Foam beds and advertise theirs to stay competitive.
Hence, the circle of abundant advertising
for Memory Foam.
Due to this advertising, many people
assume that all non-coil beds are made with Memory Foam or that Latex and
Memory Foam are the same thing. This couldnacirc;#128;#153;t be farther
from the truth.
In fact, the two materials are
actually polar opposites and the sleeping experience could not be more different!
Latex International TALALAY Latex actually outperforms
Memory Foam in every way.
Sleeping hot is the #1 complaint from
Memory Foam owners. This is because Memory Foam requires body heat to collapse
the Foam cell structure in order to conform to your curves, the collapsing
of these cells restricts air flow trapping body heat and radiating it back
at you.
Latex International TALALAY Latex
is 7x more breathable than memory foam. The rubber cell structure
doesnacirc;#128;#153;t collapse. Its natural resistance
lifts your body preventing collapse
and allows air to flow through, creating an escape path for body heat.
You wonacirc;#128;#153;t have to
continuously flip your Latex International TALALAY Latex pillow or search
for a cooler spot on your LI TALALAY Latex bed.
Our TALALAY Latex is a two-dimensional
material; itacirc;#128;#153;s simultaneously supportive and pressure
relieving, where memory foam is a one-dimensional- pressure reliever only.
Your body sinks into and through Memory
Foam until you hit a separate support layer below. Memory Foam simply
canacirc;#128;#153;t accomplish both pressure relief and support on its
own. Hitting the support layer below Memory Foam increases pressure on your
body.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
different and testing proves it.
Our TALALAY Latex is the best pressure
relieving material used in bedding today. It provides the ultimate in pressure
relief so your muscles relax to fall asleep quickly and your circulation
can flow to stay asleep soundly.
Memory Foam, even so called
acirc;#128;#156;softacirc;#128;#157; memory foam has a hard dense feel
that is unappealing to many. Some call it acirc;#128;#156;getting stuck
in the mudacirc;#128;#157; because after a few minutes your body heat
collapses the cells and you sink into a hole molded to your body. It soon
becomes very difficult to move or get out of bed, you become trapped in a
temporary crater.
Latex International TALALAY Latex contains
naturally based rubber material that gently lifts your body for a light amp;
bouyant experience. Our TALALAY Latex instantly conforms and moves with your
body, providing postural support and exceptional muscle relief no matter
what sleeping position you maintain.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
like floating- truly luxurious.
Our TALALAY Latex uses naturally derived
material harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic,
dust-mite resistant, mold amp; mildew proof sleeping environment, making
it ideal for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting a cleaner bed. In addition
our TALALAY Latex doesnacirc;#128;#153;t off gas harmful compounds that
may be present in Memory Foam.
Cornell Indentation testing proves Latex
International TALALAY Latex is 20x more durable than leading Memory Foam.
While leading Memory Foam tears apart during this industry standard ASTM
quality test, our TALALAY Latex passes with flying
colors.
Latex International manufactures TALALAY
Latex Support Cores and Pressure relief layers used by top mattress manufacturers
around the world. The TALALAY process and our advanced technologies allow
us to create a wide range of firmnesses (ILDs) from ultra plush to extra
firm.
TALALAYClassic
(Talatech)
Our most popular and widely used
TALALAY Latex. Available in all standard mattress sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: ILDacirc;#128;#153;s
14, 19, 24, 28, 32
Support Cores : ILDEcirc;#188;s 36, 40,
44
Unlike so called natural
acirc;#128;#156;soy based foamsacirc;#128;#157; that have a maximum
of 10% natural content, TALALAY 100% Natural utilizes 100% natural liquid
latex for a true eco-friendly solution.
Available in all standard mattress
sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: N1, N2,
N3
Support Cores : N4,
N5
LI has the capability of making pillows
in 25 different sizes/profiles with 3 different firmness levels. All of which
can be made using any of our TALALAY formulations.
Toppers can be made using any TALALAY
formulation in any firmness (ILD) currently available
TECHNICAL BLOG
TalaWiki / TalaBlog / TalaTalk / TALALAY
Down the Truth / TalaTruth
FROM THE DESK OF DR. JOHN LEAN, PH.D.,
CHEMIST
Sometimes we find that we just have
to go to the doctor and get some straightforward information about the facts
and science behind latex.
Block latex foam rubber is the general
term used to describe latex foam rubber produced with a large enough cross
section to be used for mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Block latex foam
rubber is produced by two different processes: the TALALAY Process and the
Standard (Dunlop) Process. Both processes use the same basic ingredients:
natural rubber latex (NR), polystyrene-acirc;#128;#144;butadiene rubber
latex (SBR), soap, reinforcing filler, sulfur, and vulcanization
agents.
Natural Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Naturally occurring polyisoprene polymer
produced by rubber trees and extruded in the sap. The rubber tree sap is
collected, concentrated, and preserved with ammonia before being sold.
Polystyrene-butadiene Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Polymer
produced from styrene and butadiene designed to mimic and improve upon natural
rubber. The polymer is produced in water on both batch and continuous production
lines. After polymerization, the latex is stripped of residual reactants
and concentrated before being sold.
Soap acirc;#128;#147;
Natural soaps are used to stabilize
the various components in the mixture.
Reinforcing Filler
acirc;#128;#147; Hard materials
are added to the mixture to increase firmness.
Reinforcing fillers are of two
general types; mineral or plastic. Mineral fillers are generally aluminosilicates
such as Feldspar or calcium carbonate (talc). The most commonly used plastic
filler is polystyrene resin. Mineral fillers incorporate well into the
rubber matrix and tend to be
well dispersed. Plastic fillers are typically introduced as a latex and tend
to form clusters in the rubber matrix. The plastic clusters are prone to
breaking apart under use leading to
softening.
Sulfur acirc;#128;#147;
Elemental sulfur forms crosslinks between
polymer chains when heated giving the latex rubber foam strength and structure.
Vulcanization Agents acirc;#128;#147;
Agents used to increase the
crosslinking rate and effectiveness of sulfur. The agents are typically consumed
in the process. The above components are mixed together in a water based
system to form what is termed compound for both
processes.
STANDARD (DUNLOP)
PROCESS
Advantages of the TALALAY Process: the
resulting feel, the uniformity, and the ability to reach low densities of
the foam block as a result of the expansion of the foam to fill the mold
under reduced pressure (rather than the complete filling of the mold as in
the Standard (Dunlop) Process).Advantages of the Dunlop Process: shorter
production times and ease of manufacture.
TALALAY Comfort Zone
By: John Lean, Ph.D.
Director of Research and
Development
Latex International - Shelton,
Connecticut
REVIEWS NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES:
TALALAY Latex Mattresses of Rubber
Foam offer superior feel and comfort
in bedding materials because of its unique compression profile.
Compression is how
a material responds to a weight or load being placed on it. A material will
resist the load and push back in proportion to the load and the
materialacirc;#128;#153;s ability to carry the load. The manner in which
a material responds to a load defines how the material feels to the touch
and how it supports the load. Below is a graph showing the amount of force
needed to compress a piece of latex Rubber rubber and a coil spring a percentage
of the original height.
RATINGS LATEX
MATTRESSES: As shown in the
above graph, a coil spring has avery linear response to the applied load.
The linear response of a spring is an inherent property.
Talalay Latex Rubber Foam Mattress on the other hand
responds to the applied load in a non-linear
fashion. Initially TALALAY Latex Rubber
increases in firmness in response to the load, but as the load increases
TALALAY Latex Rubber compresses to a greater extent. TALALAY Latex Rubber
will support just as much weight at the coil spring, but it has more give
keeping the material from having the feeling of bottoming
out.
The increased compressibility
of TALALAY Latex Rubber Foam is what allows the material to shape itself
and comform to the human body. The
human bodyacirc;#128;#153;s profile is not flat and its weight distribution
is not even. A coil spring is only able to respond to a
bodyacirc;#128;#153;s weight and not its shape. TALALAY Latex Rubber with
its non-linear compression curve can respond to a bodyacirc;#128;#153;s
weight and shape. A person may have similar weight distribution between the
shoulders and hips, but the body parts have very different
shapes.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
Please visit our product finder page to locate
products and companies in your area.
All of our TALALAY products 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.
Our TALALAY process features natural,
biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and water-based
raw materials: natural latex, air, and water. Our process does not use solvents
and does not damage the ozone layer. Our clean and green approach carries
through to our end products: TALALAY latex contains no toxic chemicals while
standard Poly Foam and Memory Foam (visco) can contain as many as seven toxic
chemicals*
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.
Click here
to view our OEKO-TEX Standard 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 (see the Oeko-Tex website for a list of chemicals included
in these groups,link to oeko), pesticides and chlorinated phenoles, heavy
metals or formaldehyde. Our 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.
*Poly Foam and Visco Foam may contain
up to seven toxic chemicals: Tetrachoroethane, acetone, and dimethylformamide,
Methyl benzene, Methylene dianiline, toluene-neoprene and Vinilideine chloride,
one non-toxic chemical - diphenyl diisocyanate, and one natural material
(water.) Synthetic Latex has 5 non-toxic chemicals
(2-chloro-1acirc;#128;#147;3-butadiene, diphenyl diisocyanate, metallic
oxides, Phenol-melamine resins, sulfur, Tellerium) and 1 natural material
(water.) 100% Natural Latex has 6 non-toxic chemicals (acrylate resins, diphenyl
diisocyanate, Phenol-melamine resins, Phenol-urea, Polyvinyl acetate and
waxes styrene- butadiene copolymer) and 3 natural materials (fats, hevea
brasiliensis milk, and water.)
LI TALALAY Latex provides 33% more Pressure
Relief than leading Memory foam.
Pressure from your mattress and/or pillow
prevents your muscles from relaxing which makes it difficult to fall asleep
and impairs circulation causing you to toss amp; turn which makes it difficult
to stay asleep.
Therefore, the less pressure your mattress
and pillow produce on your body the easier it is to fall asleep and the more
complete sleep you achieve throughout the night which leads to more energetic
and productive days.
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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 latexacirc;#128;#153;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.
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
BEDDING
ALLERGENS
Mold, Mildew, Bacteria amp; Dust
Mites
LI TALALAY Latex is Mold, Mildew
amp; Bacteria proof and Dust Mite resistant
Most people donacirc;#128;#153;t
consider their mattress as a contributing source for respiratory problems
and allergic reactions. We think of our bed as a acirc;#128;#156;safe
havenacirc;#128;#157;. The reality can be much more yucky.
Mold, mildew, bacteria and dust mites
love our beds amp; 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 canacirc;#128;#153;t be
avoided, and it's gross.
Whether your acirc;#128;#156;landing
padacirc;#128;#157; cushion layer is hospitable to these infestations
is the controlling factor to the amount of hazardous dust created from your
mattress amp; pillow.
Foams such as Memory Foam amp;
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 amp; bacteria proof- these organisms
simply wonacirc;#128;#153;t grow on it. Furthermore, itacirc;#128;#153;s
dust mite resistant so these critters will prefer to be elsewhere, not right
next to your face as you sleep.
Try to find a healthier bedding material,
we dare you.
In a perfect world all bedding products
would be as safe as Latex International's TALALAY Latex. The reality is that
todayacirc;#128;#153;s technology for producing foams like Memory Foam
or Polyurethane Foam simply aren't.
Todayacirc;#128;#153;s foams may
contain any or all of the following, each are known carcinogens.
Latex International TALALAY
Latex contains none of
these.
Zero cases of allergic reactions to
LI products have been reported.
Latex International Latex Mattresses have 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 our TALALAY products.
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.
Because pillows are not able to be measured
in the same way as block mattress material, we electronically weigh and then
hand inspect every pillow for quality and consistency. This is an extra time
consuming step in our process, but itacirc;#128;#153;s the only way to
be completely sure that consumers receive the very highest quality pillows
every single time.
Of the top four mattress companies in
the US, one spends more on annual advertising than the other three combined.
This company makes only Memory Foam beds. They spend tens of millions every
year advertising Memory Foam to consumers. To counter this, the remaining
top three US mattress companies (who make metal coil mattresses) also make
Memory Foam beds and advertise theirs to stay competitive.
Hence, the circle of abundant advertising
for Memory Foam.
Due to this advertising, many people
assume that all non-coil beds are made with Memory Foam or that Latex and
Memory Foam are the same thing. This couldnacirc;#128;#153;t be farther
from the truth.
In fact, the two materials are
actually polar opposites and the sleeping experience could not be more different!
Latex International TALALAY Latex actually outperforms
Memory Foam in every way.
Sleeping hot is the #1 complaint from
Memory Foam owners. This is because Memory Foam requires body heat to collapse
the Foam cell structure in order to conform to your curves, the collapsing
of these cells restricts air flow trapping body heat and radiating it back
at you.
Latex International TALALAY Latex
is 7x more breathable than memory foam. The rubber cell structure
doesnacirc;#128;#153;t collapse. Its natural resistance
lifts your body preventing collapse
and allows air to flow through, creating an escape path for body heat.
You wonacirc;#128;#153;t have to
continuously flip your Latex International TALALAY Latex pillow or search
for a cooler spot on your LI TALALAY Latex bed.
Our TALALAY Latex is a two-dimensional
material; itacirc;#128;#153;s simultaneously supportive and pressure
relieving, where memory foam is a one-dimensional- pressure reliever only.
Your body sinks into and through Memory
Foam until you hit a separate support layer below. Memory Foam simply
canacirc;#128;#153;t accomplish both pressure relief and support on its
own. Hitting the support layer below Memory Foam increases pressure on your
body.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
different and testing proves it.
Our TALALAY Latex is the best pressure
relieving material used in bedding today. It provides the ultimate in pressure
relief so your muscles relax to fall asleep quickly and your circulation
can flow to stay asleep soundly.
Memory Foam, even so called
acirc;#128;#156;softacirc;#128;#157; memory foam has a hard dense feel
that is unappealing to many. Some call it acirc;#128;#156;getting stuck
in the mudacirc;#128;#157; because after a few minutes your body heat
collapses the cells and you sink into a hole molded to your body. It soon
becomes very difficult to move or get out of bed, you become trapped in a
temporary crater.
Latex International TALALAY Latex contains
naturally based rubber material that gently lifts your body for a light amp;
bouyant experience. Our TALALAY Latex instantly conforms and moves with your
body, providing postural support and exceptional muscle relief no matter
what sleeping position you maintain.
Latex International TALALAY Latex is
like floating- truly luxurious.
Our TALALAY Latex uses naturally derived
material harvested from rubber trees that create an inherently hypoallergenic,
dust-mite resistant, mold amp; mildew proof sleeping environment, making
it ideal for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting a cleaner bed. In addition
our TALALAY Latex doesnacirc;#128;#153;t off gas harmful compounds that
may be present in Memory Foam.
Cornell Indentation testing proves Latex
International TALALAY Latex is 20x more durable than leading Memory Foam.
While leading Memory Foam tears apart during this industry standard ASTM
quality test, our TALALAY Latex passes with flying
colors.
Latex International manufactures TALALAY
Latex Support Cores and Pressure relief layers used by top mattress manufacturers
around the world. The TALALAY process and our advanced technologies allow
us to create a wide range of firmnesses (ILDs) from ultra plush to extra
firm.
TALALAYClassic
(Talatech)
Our most popular and widely used
TALALAY Latex. Available in all standard mattress sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: ILDacirc;#128;#153;s
14, 19, 24, 28, 32
Support Cores : ILDEcirc;#188;s 36, 40,
44
Unlike so called natural
acirc;#128;#156;soy based foamsacirc;#128;#157; that have a maximum
of 10% natural content, TALALAY 100% Natural utilizes 100% natural liquid
latex for a true eco-friendly solution.
Available in all standard mattress
sizes.
Pressure Relief Layers: N1, N2,
N3
Support Cores : N4,
N5
LI has the capability of making pillows
in 25 different sizes/profiles with 3 different firmness levels. All of which
can be made using any of our TALALAY formulations.
Toppers can be made using any TALALAY
formulation in any firmness (ILD) currently available
TECHNICAL BLOG
TalaWiki / TalaBlog / TalaTalk / TALALAY
Down the Truth / TalaTruth
FROM THE DESK OF DR. JOHN LEAN, PH.D.,
CHEMIST
Sometimes we find that we just have
to go to the doctor and get some straightforward information about the facts
and science behind latex.
Block latex foam rubber is the general
term used to describe latex foam rubber produced with a large enough cross
section to be used for mattresses, pillows, and cushions. Block latex foam
rubber is produced by two different processes: the TALALAY Process and the
Standard (Dunlop) Process. Both processes use the same basic ingredients:
natural rubber latex (NR), polystyrene-acirc;#128;#144;butadiene rubber
latex (SBR), soap, reinforcing filler, sulfur, and vulcanization
agents.
Natural Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Naturally occurring polyisoprene polymer
produced by rubber trees and extruded in the sap. The rubber tree sap is
collected, concentrated, and preserved with ammonia before being sold.
Polystyrene-butadiene Rubber
Latex acirc;#128;#147; Polymer
produced from styrene and butadiene designed to mimic and improve upon natural
rubber. The polymer is produced in water on both batch and continuous production
lines. After polymerization, the latex is stripped of residual reactants
and concentrated before being sold.
Soap acirc;#128;#147;
Natural soaps are used to stabilize
the various components in the mixture.
Reinforcing Filler
acirc;#128;#147; Hard materials
are added to the mixture to increase firmness.
Reinforcing fillers are of two
general types; mineral or plastic. Mineral fillers are generally aluminosilicates
such as Feldspar or calcium carbonate (talc). The most commonly used plastic
filler is polystyrene resin. Mineral fillers incorporate well into the
rubber matrix and tend to be
well dispersed. Plastic fillers are typically introduced as a latex and tend
to form clusters in the rubber matrix. The plastic clusters are prone to
breaking apart under use leading to
softening.
Sulfur acirc;#128;#147;
Elemental sulfur forms crosslinks between
polymer chains when heated giving the latex rubber foam strength and structure.
Vulcanization Agents acirc;#128;#147;
Agents used to increase the
crosslinking rate and effectiveness of sulfur. The agents are typically consumed
in the process. The above components are mixed together in a water based
system to form what is termed compound for both
processes.
STANDARD (DUNLOP)
PROCESS
Advantages of the TALALAY Process: the
resulting feel, the uniformity, and the ability to reach low densities of
the foam block as a result of the expansion of the foam to fill the mold
under reduced pressure (rather than the complete filling of the mold as in
the Standard (Dunlop) Process).Advantages of the Dunlop Process: shorter
production times and ease of manufacture.
TALALAY Comfort Zone
By: John Lean, Ph.D.
Director of Research and
Development
Latex International - Shelton,
Connecticut
REVIEWS NATURAL LATEX
MATTRESSES:
TALALAY Latex Mattresses of Rubber
Foam offer superior feel and comfort
in bedding materials because of its unique compression profile.
Compression is how
a material responds to a weight or load being placed on it. A material will
resist the load and push back in proportion to the load and the
materialacirc;#128;#153;s ability to carry the load. The manner in which
a material responds to a load defines how the material feels to the touch
and how it supports the load. Below is a graph showing the amount of force
needed to compress a piece of latex Rubber rubber and a coil spring a percentage
of the original height.
RATINGS LATEX
MATTRESSES: As shown in the
above graph, a coil spring has avery linear response to the applied load.
The linear response of a spring is an inherent property.
Talalay Latex Rubber Foam Mattress on the other hand
responds to the applied load in a non-linear
fashion. Initially TALALAY Latex Rubber
increases in firmness in response to the load, but as the load increases
TALALAY Latex Rubber compresses to a greater extent. TALALAY Latex Rubber
will support just as much weight at the coil spring, but it has more give
keeping the material from having the feeling of bottoming
out.
The increased compressibility
of TALALAY Latex Rubber Foam is what allows the material to shape itself
and comform to the human body. The
human bodyacirc;#128;#153;s profile is not flat and its weight distribution
is not even. A coil spring is only able to respond to a
bodyacirc;#128;#153;s weight and not its shape. TALALAY Latex Rubber with
its non-linear compression curve can respond to a bodyacirc;#128;#153;s
weight and shape. A person may have similar weight distribution between the
shoulders and hips, but the body parts have very different
shapes.
Our commitment to perfection: From the
selection and mixing of raw materials to final product testing and assembly,
our entire manufacturing facility utilizes the latest technology to create
the most supple, resilient and comfortable TALALAY Latex sleep products in
the world.
But of course, all this technology
wonacirc;#128;#153;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 soufflAtilde;copy;!
Use the best recipe
acirc;#128;#147;
Next, we mix our premium ingredients into a
liquid latex foam
formula or
acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;. Creating different formulas
of liquid latex acirc;#128;#156;batteracirc;#128;#157;, we meet specific
customer requests for 100% natural or more commonly used blended
natural/synthetic latex recipes. Think dark chocolate vs, milk chocolate-
itacirc;#128;#153;s a matter of personal taste and desired product attributes.
Measure Carefully-
As any great baker knows, if
you donacirc;#128;#153;t measure correctly the soufflAtilde;copy; will
fail. Our 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,
we follow through by sharing knowledge with our retail and manufacturing
partners. Together, we design and deliver finished pillows, mattress toppers
and mattresses that bring the uplifting benefits of TALALAY Latex to the
surface.
PLEASE CALL FOR WORLD'S LOWEST PRICES ON 100% PURE TALALAY CLASSIC NATURAL AND ORGANIC LATEX MATTRESSES: 800-528-3974