Dunlop and Talalay

Video transcription talking about two different types of rubber used in a mattress Dunlop and Talalay.

A savvy rest organic mattress is made of three layers or more depending on whether you get a topper of natural latex rubber there are two different types natural latex the we use one is call Dunlop after the process that makes it the other is called Talalay they have very different characteristics ne is not better or more pure than the other, this is a layer of Dunlop it has because it’s a little bit less smoothed out in the processing a few more natural irregularities like tiny air bubbles, Dunlop is resilient and responsive to your body but not bouncy it works wonderfully as a support layer and is a good top layer for folks that need extra support all the way to the top for some kinds of back problems that’s important. Overall a layer of Dunlop will feel a little bit firmer and denser than a layer of Talalay.

This is a layer of Talalay, the Talalay process adds two steps not used in Dunlop, after the mixture is poured the mold is sealed inside a vacuum chamber the mold is also flash frozen before baking, these steps create a very even consistency, one way to imagine the difference in texture between natural Dunlop and Talalay, is to think of Dunlop as something of pound cake, and Talalay as angel food cake, when you press on a layer of Dunlop you’ll feel more resistance or support, Talalay yields more than Dunlop does, soft Talalay almost has a embracing feel, Talalay can be very helpful for people with soreness or pressure point problems, Here’s Dominic demonstrating the natural springiness of Talalay latex (apple drop)

Both types of latex we use come in firm, medium and soft. One way to think of the difference between them though is that in every stage Talalay is softer than Dunlop so Talalay soft is a little softer than Dunlop soft Talalay medium is softer and so on, the best way to learn how each type of latex works for you is to try different types of combinations at your savvy rest dealer, if there is no dealer near just call us for a free consultation you can also order free samples on our site, handling these will help you understand the materials, just click underneath contact us for the samples request form there are different ways to layer the latex in combinations but the general rule in Dunlop and Talalay is that either or both might work for you and will help you figure out what works best for your body.

So how to choose what layer is going to work for you and your mattress as we’ve said already our most model the Serenity is built with three layers but we also have the model called the Tranquility which is built with two layers the most common choice that probably was always recommended as best is to have a firm layer of latex as your base, most of the time its kind of a default choice I suggest firm Dunlop as a base layer, sometimes if a person is so sensitive to the feel of the full depth of the bed you may almost think of yourself as a prince or a princess in the pea sometimes for someone like that medium Dunlop makes a good base layer, the higher the density the more durable and this is going to be the layer that is bearing the most weight and being pressed against your foundation the real art is in deciding the top layer for surface cushioning and then figuring out what level of support you need in the center that’s really key for your back health. The next layer to choose depends on what it is your body needs for example if you need really good support and you are a body type that is maybe under 165 pounds then choosing medium Dunlop is an excellent choice because it has less density than the firm Dunlop below so offer better pressure relief on the top but it is still relatively solid and will still give support. Now depending on your body mass and what your body needs you may require something that gives significantly more support so you need really excellent support and you maybe weigh 180 or more you may want to go with a firm, firm medium this is generally the firmest configuration. Now one of the main thing you want to address is pressure relief, do you sleep on your side, are your shoulders sore, your hips are sore, you wake up with a little bit of numbness or shakiness in your shoulder or hip then you may want to go to the little bit of softer side of things, so in general you will have a firm layer on the bottom is always a good choice then depending on body choice a soft layer of Dunlop in the middle would be the way to go, you could do a firm with two softs in Dunlop this would still feel relatively solid and supportive unless you were over 200 pounds then this would probably feel not supportive enough. If you need pressure relief that’s a little bit more acute I would mix this combination and put a Talalay piece on the top will contour to your body better than Dunlop will. With different types of weight, sleeping preferences, and back issues or other concerns we can adjust it to really suit your body because each one is customized for each person, that also goes for each couple we will make each side personal for each person who’s going to sleep on it.

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Not all Latex Is The Same.Take Natural Latex Mattress vs. Blended Latex Mattress for example.

This is part 1 in our series of What You Need to Know Before Buying a Latex Mattress

Would you know the difference between a Natural Latex Mattress and a Blended Latex Mattress? The reason you need to is because the latex used inside of latex mattresses is not the same and is not created equally.   “100% natural latex that’s what we use in our latex mattresses” this is the claim made by both brick and mortar stores and retailers on the web and it can make things really confusing . The confusion comes when sales people make the claim that synthetic latex or man-made blended latex are one in the same is referred to as “100% latex”. While of course there is a difference between the two different kinds of foam rubber one being blended “100% latex” and the other being pure 100% natural latex. The fact is all to often way to much liberty is being done during sales presentations when synthetic latex is referred to as “100% latex”. Some sales people have gone even further to imply a history of long mattress life. The history that these sales people are referring to is that of Dunlop 100% natural rubber. A raw component that has been used since the late 1930’s and early 1940’s in mattress and furniture production. This history of latex has been well documented and it is a history that includes typically very high quality and longevity. A history that is included in the production of things like mattresses and sofa cushions.

Not All Latex Is The Same

Most people in the mattress industry including sales people, retail stores, and mattress manufacturers agree that 100% natural latex is more resilient, offers better elasticity, and conforms to the various weight, pressures, and body shapes applied to the real world daily mattress usage. In the case of synthetic man made / blended latex there is an collective agreement that it has a different feel. A feel that is often described as less lively, less responsive to body weight and pressure and just kind of absorbs it passively.  Synthetic blended latex rubber is commonly thought of by industry professionals is also thought to be less resilient, less durable, and more likely to break down over a shorter period of time than its more natural counterpart. If a latex mattress is what you desire and budget is a concern a synthetic blend may be a great durable alternative to the typical cookie cutter mattress and boxspring offered by the big brand name mattress builders.

When asked most manufacturers of blended latex say that their layers of latex rubber contains a percentage of natural latex. Those parameters are usually about 30-40% natural latex. I do not believe that 30, 35 or 40 percent is a guaranteed percentage only a guaranteed parameter.  The remaining percentages 60-70% is made up of synthetic latex and/or fillers. While this is not a bad thing you very well may be content with purchasing a mattress that contains synthetic blended latex. Just know that when shopping for a new mattress that you compare apples to apples.

It is important to know Latex Mattress Questions You Should Be Asking?  So is the latex 100% natural or is it a blend is an important one to ask when buying a new mattress because they are not all the same. If you are expecting 100% natural you can expect to pay more. However you would be paying  for a product that has proven itself for approximately 70 years a fact that is just hard to debate.

At Savvy Rest we understand that different people have different needs when it comes to getting a comfortable sleep, so we’ve designed a mattress that’s customizable and with this video we will show you different ways to make your choice and get the mattress that best fits your need.

Savvy Rest mattress is built in layers of naturally latex this is an example of our serenity mattress it has three layers inside and each layer is 3 inches thick. We have two kinds of latex Dunlop and Talalay, the Dunlop latex is slightly more dense which makes it firmer and more supportive, while the Talalay latex is softer and more cushy with makes it more pressure relieving. We have three different levels of firmness between Talalay and Dunlop, Firm, Medium and Soft. The main goal when you’re choosing the layers of a Savvy rest mattress is to accommodate your body needs for cushioning and also giving your back and spine the support it needs.

Just some tips and pointers, if you sleep on your back we recommend you go with something a little bit firmer, and if you sleep on your stomach we also recommend you go with something firmer. Some say firmer is better, while that is true in some cases that is true but sometimes softer is also better in some instances, if you hasve trouble falling asleep at night soft is probably better, if you have any lower back pain we recommend you go with something more firm for support. If you toss and turn a lot it’s better to have a soft top that way your muscles can relax and you’ll be able to sleep more soundly throughout the night. I’m going to show you some of our common configurations, one of our most popular is going firm, medium then adding soft, for a slightly firmer feel you can go with firm, soft, then medium. For a firmer configuration, firm, medium, medium, the firmest configuration we recommend is firm, firm, and medium. Going back to our firm medium soft, you can add medium relief and softness by adding a soft layer of Talalay, our softest configuration in Dunlop is medium soft, soft, our most Popular configuration in Talalay is Firm, medium and soft.

As you can see you can mix Dunlop and Talalay into any configuration to make the bed the best it is for you.

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D: Hi my name is Dominic.

G: Hi my name is Gretchen.

D: And we’re here to show you how to assemble your savvy rest mattress

D: This is the finished product and it can be assembled and laid upon our foundations or on a platform bed like this one. Lets get started.

D:  The boxes will be marked to let you know what’s inside locate the box that has the casing in it and then set it up

G: The casing will come zipped together so always make sure the zipper is at the foot of the bed

D: Get your bottom layer bring the box close to the bed.

D:  And always pull the latex out of the box by grabbing the plastic do not grab the latex because it can tear, also tip the box over and allow it to spill out.

D: Double off latex will have a top side and a bottom side the top side has small holes the top size has large holes place the small holes facing up.

D: Use a flicking waving motion to move the latex into position.

D: Get the corners of the latex down into the corners of the casing and line the edge up with the seam of the fifing.

D: This will be a snug fit to prevent the latex from shifting around so don’t worry if you have to um push and zip squeeze it in tightly as you go along.

D: Then as a final step locate the fifing underneath and give it a gentle tug to make sure all the slack is taken up that maybe underneath the mattress so that it is coming out to the edge as much as possible giving your mattress a well rounded finish.

D: And there you go.

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