6 Reasons to Sleep on a Natural Latex Mattress

By A Mystery Man Writer

We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep—and having the right mattress is an important way to make sure that sleep is restful. If you’re looking for an eco-friendly, durable option with optimal support, breathability, and all kinds of other amazing, naturally-occurring properties, a natural latex mattress could be just the right match for you. Pictured: Bramo Bed and Organic Natural Latex Mattress 1. You'll be sleeping on cleaner, organic materials Natural latex is an amazing substance harvested from the sap of rubber trees (Hevea Brasiliensis). "Latex" might sound plasticky to you at first—that's because it can both reference artificially produced, synthetic latex (think rubber gloves at the doctor's office) or natural latex (plant-based and the kind we use in our mattresses). Harvesting latex typically requires no fertilizers or pesticides and is collected by "tapping" rubber trees—yes, like maple syrup! Careful stripping of the rubber tree’s bark
We spend roughly a third of our lives asleep—and having the right mattress is an important way to make sure that sleep is restful. If