How is latex made? The production of chemical free latex used in products such as mattresses and pillows follows a process known as the Dunlop Process. This process involves pouring liquid latex onto a long conveyor belt, allowing it to go through a vulcanization — this gives the latex its ability to mold for a firmer product — and finally cooling so that the movements of the cells settle and make it thicker. Unlike flash freezing, this ensures that each product features a solidified, thicker quality throughout. As such, products produced with Dunlop Process are more durable than those created with any other method.
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What is latex made of?
Latex used for organic mattresses is derived from the sap of rubber trees, making it a natural material free from synthetic substances and harmful chemicals.
How are latex mattresses made?
Latex mattresses are made from rubber tree sap. The sap undergoes purification, blending with heat and chemicals to create latex foam. The foam is vulcanized using heat and pressure, then cut and assembled into mattresses. Two methods are used: Dunlop and Talalay. The Dunlop method pours latex into a mold for vulcanization. The Talalay method whips latex into foam, places it in a mold, removes air, and then vulcanizes it. Latex mattresses are durable, supportive, and comfortable. They resist dust mites and have hypoallergenic properties.
What is the ingredient in latex?
Latex, a natural material derived from the sap of the rubber tree, consists primarily of cis-1,4-polyisoprene, which is a natural rubber. It also contains other naturally occurring substances such as plant proteins, including antigenic proteins that can potentially elicit an immune response.
Is latex actually rubber?
Is latex synonymous with rubber? No, they are not the same. Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably, latex and rubber are distinct. Latex refers to a milky fluid found in plants, whereas rubber is a solid substance produced by processing and vulcanizing latex.
What is natural latex made of?
Latex is a natural material derived from the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. To produce foam, the tree is tapped to collect its sap, which undergoes further processing. Widely utilized in bedding products such as pillows and mattresses, natural latex has great properties including comfort, hypoallergic features, and outstanding durability. Additionally, it's a sustainable choice too.
Why are people allergic to latex?
Latex is a natural rubber made from certain proteins found in the rubber tree. People can develop an allergy when their immune system recognizes these proteins as harmful and produces antibodies to fight them. On subsequent exposure to latex, the immune system releases histamine and other chemicals into the bloodstream. This can cause a range of symptoms, from mild itching to severe and even life-threatening anaphylactic reactions. While the prevalence of latex allergy in the general population is low, it is more common among health professionals and others with frequent exposure to latex products.
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What is latex made of?
For those looking for a perfect night's sleep, latex mattresses provide the ideal combination of comfort and support. Crafted from liquid latex through vulcanization, these mattresses come in several variations of firmness from soft, medium to firm.
How Dunlap Latex Is Made:
learn more about the manufactoring processDunlap Latex Technology:
MIXING
The process of crafting latex products starts in the temperature-controlled tanks, where precise formulas are carefully blended to create a unique and perfect compound.
VULCANIZATION
To create a unique latex foam, air is carefully incorporated into the mixture. This foamy compound can then be poured into molds or pinned plates before it undergoes its transformation in the steamy heat of vulcanization.
CLEANING
After the form is taken out of its latex sheath, it undergoes a watery purification to rid itself of soapy remains and chemical preservatives.
ROLLING
With a steady hand and focused effort, excess moisture is removed from the latex sponge by squeezing it between rollers.
DRYING
The drying machine then finishes off the job with its effective evaporating power, leaving this spongy material as dry.
MEASURE
Transform latex into custom-made cores of varying widths! Experiment with sponge layers of different thickness and density to generate unique, durable results.
Natural latex has a vast and intriguing history, starting with its origins in the Hevea-Brasiliensis tree - better known as the rubber tree. Rubber trees are native to South America but were spread around the world during 19th century due to their immense value. Nowadays, much of this precious liquid is harvested from Sri Lanka where it flourishes thanks to ideal conditions for growth creating an industry centered around natural rubber products.
If you're looking for a mattress that offers superior support and relief to your pressure points, look no further than latex mattresses. It is especially beneficial in areas where extra weight or strain can be felt such as the shoulders, back and hips - allowing even distribution of comfort across the entire body!
Dunlop Latex is the Natural, ideal choice for those with chemical sensitivities who want to sleep better. In addition to its high durability (lasting up to 20 years), resistance to heat and high elasticity, it does not off gas, is also naturally Hypoallergenic, Anti-fungal, Anti-Bacterial and dust mite resistant. As if the natural properties retained in this product were not enough, the way in which it is manufactured is also eco-friendly. Dunlop Latex
- 2 one inch latex cores
- 34-38 ILD - 85-90 Density
- Chemical Free.
- Superior Pressure Relief.
- Anti-microbial Dust mite Resistant.
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