Talalay Global latex products are manufactured with pride in Shelton, Connecticut and used predominantly in latex products sold by Brooklyn Bedding. Brooklyn Bedding manufactures all of its mattresses in its wholly owned factory in Phoenix, Arizona.

Talalay latex mattresses offer exceptional pressure point relief—in a natural way. The unique buoyant quality of latex relaxes your muscles and relieves tension, lifting away the pressures of the day as you sleep. Latex is often preferred by those who want superior contouring without the more sinkable quality of memory foam.

Talalay latex has a breathable design and cell structure that creates a temperature neutral environment—delivering 228 percent more airflow than other latex foams for a cooler, more comfortable night’s sleep.

Latex is well known for its natural resilience, which allows the foam to instantly return to its original shape after compression. Talalay Global latex ensures the longevity of nature by stringently and repeatedly simulating the body impression effect on foam that can come from extended periods of sleep. It similarly tests its foams for the softening effects that can occur when a person continuously gets in and out of bed. The result is exceptional durability: Talalay latex cores will not break down or dip excessively over time.

Talalay latex is ideal for people with allergies and asthma. It is naturally mold, mildew and dust mite resistant and is inherently antibacterial and antifungal.

The Talalay process features natural, biodegradable ingredients that come from renewable resources and raw materials: natural latex, air and water. The rubber trees are safeguarded in the latex harvesting process—and they remain productive for 25 years, absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and helping to reduce greenhouse gases.

The Talalay latex used by Brooklyn Bedding is certified as Oeko-Tex Class I, the highest rating possible. This certification verifies that each latex product is free from harmful substances and is safe. Very few latex or foam producers in the world meet the standards of this independent, third-party certification. Moreover, the latex produced by Talalay Global also goes through a five-stage washing and rinsing process in a soap and water solution—making it the healthiest sleep product in the world.

Talalay Global is the only manufacturer to ILD test every core in 9 locations. This translates into the most consistent latex on the market.

Talalay doesn’t off gas like synthetic foam or polyurethane. A “new bed smell” may be present when the latex first arrives, but no harmful chemicals are being released: Talalay is made of only natural ingredients.

Many latex mattress manufacturers offer latex mattresses in a choice of comfort levels. This gives you the ability to customize the sleep surface. While every sleeper is different, most will agree that the combined responsiveness and contouring of latex foam is perhaps the very best choice for those that suffer from chronic back pain, as long as you choose the right comfort level for your body type and sleep style. Firmness levels for most latex mattresses range widely from extra soft and soft to firm and extra firm. Talalay latex is developed with eight firmness levels, allowing for a true medium firmness sleep experience as well as soft and firm options.

Foam mattresses generally offer more conforming support that either reduces or eliminates pressure point pain—areas like shoulders and hips that can be sources of morning aches and pains. Foam beds contour to the curves of the body without putting too much pressure on those critical areas.

That noted, memory foam is considered a slow response foam, meaning that it may take a few seconds to return to its natural form after pressure is released. Meanwhile, latex foam is a fast-response material that immediately returns to its shape after weight is removed. Some sleepers prefer latex foam that gently relieves pressure points, but avoids the more quicksand feeling of memory foam.

NATURAL VS. SYNTHETIC LATEX FOAM
Latex foam can be categorized as all natural, synthetic or blended: