Natural latex is made from sap from the rubber tree, which is whipped into a froth, then baked into a foam. … And this why many people choose natural latex instead. Natural latex is much more porous and much more breathable than memory foam. When you blow air at the Talalay, the air flows right through.

Is latex the same as foam?

Latex mattresses are often compared to memory foam because they both contain foam layers, but these materials have very different feels. Memory foam is more cradling while latex has a lifting feel. Latex is also naturally cooling, while memory foam mattresses can sometimes retain heat.

Is latex foam firm?

Latex mattresses are generally considered to be ‘firm’ when compared to memory foam mattresses and fabric-topped spring mattresses but this is not always true in every case. Because latex mattresses come in a range of different firmnesses – as do memory foam, spring, and hybrid mattresses.