What is a latex mattress?

A latex mattress consists of a latex layer which is usually featured on top of a traditional spring or pocket spring mattress. Similarly to a memory foam mattress, latex cleverly contours to your body shape meaning you’ll get a comfortable night’s sleep. However, a latex mattress also features natural elasticity, meaning it springs back into shape quickly once you move.

What are the benefits of a latex mattress?

Latex offers optimal comfort by adding a soft layer that allows your spine to stay in its natural position without adding any strain to your body. This is ideal for people who are prone to back problems or who wake up with sore joints.

Latex is both hypoallergenic and anti-microbial, which means these mattresses are perfect for people who are vulnerable to respiratory problems. It can also help you avoid a build-up of bacteria or dust mites collecting within your mattress. Not only that, but a latex mattress is endorsed by Allergy UK so you can rest assured that you’re getting a hygienic mattress that will last for the foreseeable future.

What is the best latex mattress for you?

Choosing your latex mattress depends on your personal preferences and it’s important to find the right comfort grade and size for you. Due to the cushioning that comes with a latex layer, most latex mattress are available in a soft or medium comfort grade.

Soft latex mattress might be best for those who sleep on their side as it cushions vulnerable pressure points such as your hips or elbows. Whereas latex mattresses with a medium comfort grade are a little firmer and are therefore suited to people who sleep on their back or on their front. This is because a firmer mattress is needed to help the spine stay neutral and not sink into the mattress.

What size latex mattress should I get?

When it comes to sizes, our latex mattresses are available in single, small double, double, king and super king. Therefore, you can find an ideal mattress for the space you have available and the number of sleepers. A small double is just 120 cm wide, this makes it ideal for two sleepers where space is at a premium. On the other hand, a super king which is 180 cm or 6 foot wide can be perfect for sleepers who enjoy their own space.

At Dreams we have a wide variety of mattresses, from a variety of brands. Our latex mattress are created by Mumsnet, who work together with parents to design mattress specifically for parents. We also have latex mattresses designed by Sealy, including the Sealy Brookshire Posturetech Spring mattress which is micro-quilted to keep the mattress cool, fresh and dry.

To read more about the benefits of latex mattresses as well the various other types we supply, read our Bed and Mattress Guide. If you have any questions relating to latex mattresses or any other products in our range please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team on 0800 652 5090.