Frequently asked questions about The Mattress & Sleep Company's latex foam pillow selection.
Q1: What are the types of latex foam available for pillows?
A1: The two types of latex foam available for pillows are natural latex foam and synthetic latex foam. It is also possible to blend natural rubber tree milk with synthetic styrene-butadiene content. All pillows currently offered by The Mattress & Sleep Company are made with 100% natural rubber tree latex.
Q2: How is natural latex foam made?
A2: Natural latex foam is made from rubber tree milk. There are also three processes for manufacturing latex: Continuous Pour, Dunlop and Talalay.
Q3: What is synthetic latex foam made of?
A3: Synthetic latex foam is made from two petrochemicals called Styrene and Butadiene.
Q4: Are all latex pillows in Canada made from natural materials?
A4: No, nearly all latex pillows in Canada are synthetically blended, even though they are incorrectly referred to as natural. However, all of our Berkeley Ergonomics and t•masc latex pillows are made from 100% natural rubber tree latex with zero synthetic content.
Q5: Does The Mattress & Sleep Company disclose the type of latex used in their pillows?
A5: Yes, The Mattress & Sleep Company clearly discloses whether a specific pillow is 100% natural, synthetic, or blended.