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- Best mattress for most Innerspring Mattress *Est. $300
- Memory foam has some drawbacks Memory foam Mattress *Est. $800
- Latex mattresses are durable but expensive Latex Foam Mattress *Est. $900
- Mattress for couples who prefer differing firmness levels Air Mattress *Est. $800
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Latex mattresses are durable but expensive
- Repels dust mites
- Latex is a natural resource
- Breathable
- More durable than innerspring mattresses
- Springier feel than memory foam
- New mattresses release odors
- Heavy
- Not for persons with latex allergies
Latex foam mattresses, like memory foam, offer excellent support for sleepers and are resistant to dust mites. Unlike memory foam, though, latex foam breathes, which some consumers say makes them more comfortable in warm weather. Though not as bouncy as innerspring mattresses, latex foam is somewhat springy, which can make it easier to roll over on. Latex foam may also appeal to eco-minded consumers, because latex is derived from rubber, a renewable resource, and many models are recyclable or biodegradable. However, people with latex allergies should avoid these kinds of mattresses. The big downside is cost; a queen-size latex mattress can easily cost more than $2,000.
Latex mattresses are a relative newcomer to the American market and have not received as much publicity as flashier technologies like memory foam. As a result, there are fewer sources of information on latex mattresses than there are for other types. We did find advice applicable to buying a latex mattress in buyer's guides from ConsumerReports.org, Which? and Choice magazines. A few mattress-specific websites such as SleepLikeTheDead.com and WhatsTheBest-Mattress.com offer information specific to latex mattresses.
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Our Sources
1. ConsumerReports.orgDetails/Subscribe
ConsumerReports.org's mattress buyer's guide focuses on traditional innersprings, but most of the advice on shopping for a mattress is equally applicable to latex foam mattresses. No specific mattresses of any type are rated.
Review: How to Buy a Mattress without Losing Sleep, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Jan. 2008
According to this article -- which editors say is based on data from more than 270 owners -- about 87 percent of owners find latex foam comfortable. The most common complaints for latex mattresses are expense and initial odor.
Review: Memory Foam Mattress Reviews and Ratings, Editors of SleepLikeTheDead.com, Updated July 18, 2009
3. Which? magazineDetails/Subscribe
Though not quite as detailed as ConsumerReports.org's mattress buying guide, this article from the U.K.'s Which? magazine does provide an array of practical tips for mattress buyers. The information here is targeted towards British consumers but is equally applicable to shoppers in the U.S.
Review: Choosing the Best Type of Mattress, Editors of Which? magazine
4. Choice magazineDetails/Subscribe
Like ConsumerReports.org and Which? magazine, Choice doesn't rate specific mattresses but it does provide a detailed and helpful buyer's guide. While targeted towards Australian mattress buyers, most of the information included is just as useful for American readers.
Review: Buying Guide: Mattresses. How to Buy a Mattress You'll Love Sleeping On, Editors of Choice magazine, July 2008
Buyer's guides -- including numerous tips for negotiating a better price on a mattress -- abound on this website, as do user reviews for specific mattresses and a mattress discussion forum. Latex mattresses are discussed frequently on the forums.
Review: Mattress - Which One's Best?, Editors of and Contributors to WhatsTheBest-Mattress.com
Daniel Burrows and Liz Hoffman have compiled several pages of information on latex mattresses here, along with a side-by-side comparison of memory foam and latex foam. No particular brands are recommended but there is plenty of information here comparing different mattress types.
Review: Memory Foam and Latex Mattresses, Daniel Burrows and Liz Hoffman
