What about latex allergies?

If sleeping on a latex mattress is a new idea to you, your first question is probably about allergies. The latex allergy epidemic in the health care system has gotten more publicity than the current recession. So how can so many people love latex mattresses?

Latex is a touch allergy, which means you have to come in direct contact with it to have a reaction. And it’s the proteins in latex that cause the reaction.

Naturally healthy latex

Latex proteins, harmless and benign to most, cause allergic reactions to a very small percentage of the population. Proteins migrate to the surface of products like gloves and condoms and attach to powders and lubricants added during manufacturing. When the glove comes out of the package, the powder becomes airborne and enters through your respiratory system and pores.

Latex mattresses are manufactured differently than most latex products though.

• Mattresses are washed thoroughly during manufacturing
• Neither powder nor lubrication is added
• You never touch latex when you sleep on a latex mattress

Not only is almost all of the protein extracted, it’s tightly packed in the core of the mattress. When was the last time you peeled back the ticking to check out the guts of your mattress?

Some people suffer from a systemic latex allergy though, which means even miniscule contact is cause for an emergency. It’s a very rare condition and often diagnosed after prolonged contact with latex.

The beauty of latex technology is that you don’t have to buy a natural latex mattress to enjoy what it can do for your health. Synthetic latex offers the same benefits of natural latex at a lower cost – and will set your mind at ease if you can’t get past the allergy concerns.

Have you ever slept on a latex mattress? How do you like the feeling of latex compared to inner spring or memory foam?