Latex Foam Mattresses
Latex foam is a natural alternative to memory foam for people who like their mattresses to spring back instantly when moving around.
While memory foam holds its shape for several seconds, latex foam contours to your body and springs back when you move. This makes it more responsive while providing a squishy, pressure-relieving surface that is super-comfortable.
You can get natural or synthetic latex - natural latex is made from rubber tree sap and provides comfort and support. In contrast, synthetic latex is a chemical-based product with chemicals, latex particles, and polyurethane.
Natural latex is more durable and breathable than synthetic latex and doesn't use chemicals during production, making it eco-friendly. Synthetic latex is cheaper and readily available, so it is a decent option for those on a budget.
This article reveals four of the best latex mattresses in 2023.
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Giltedge Beds Pocket Laygel
- Price: £499 (king).
- Firmness: Medium firm.
- Foam type: Synthetic latex.
The Giltedge Beds Pocket Laygel has high-performance synthetic latex foam with a near zero-viscoelastic threshold. It springs back almost instantly and provides excellent contouring ability like memory foam.
You get 5cm of latex foam containing gel to dissipate body heat and keep you cool in hot weather. One thousand two hundred pocket springs provide medium firm support, and you can sleep right up to the edge thanks to the taped reinforced border.
Giltedge Beds Hampshire 2000
- Price: £739 (king).
- Firmness: Medium firm.
- Foam type: Synthetic latex.
With 2,000 zoned pocket springs, 2.5cm of synthetic latex foam, and 5cm of firm Floatex foam, the Giltedge Beds Hampshire 2000 delivers superior support.
The combination of firm Floatex foam and latex foam gives it a balance of cushioning and support. On a scale of 1-10, with ten being very firm and one super soft, the Hampshire sits at 7, making it great for back sleepers.
This mattress also has a ventilated border to improve breathability and an edge-to-edge support system to maximise usable sleeping space.
Giltedge Beds Shine 2000
- Price: £789 (king).
- Firmness: Medium soft.
- Foam type: Natural latex.
The Giltedge Beds Shine 2000 contains over 2cm of natural latex foam and 2,000 low-tension pocket springs for soft, squashy comfort. It is the perfect mattress for people under 135 lbs and those wanting maximum pressure relief.
The Shine 2000 also has a foam-encapsulated border for edge-to-edge sleeping and air vents to regulate your temperature while you sleep.
Medium soft mattresses work well for people who like to squish into a mattress, although if you weigh more than 150 lbs, the surface may be too soft.
Sleepeezee Latex 1000 Single Adjustable Mattress
- Price: £359 (single for adjustable beds).
- Firmness: Medium.
- Foam type: Synthetic latex.
If you need a mattress for an adjustable bed, the Sleepeezee Latex 1000 offers supreme comfort with 1,000 pocket springs, latex foam, and polyester fillings, with a flexible support system ideal for all adjustable bases.
Also available as a package with an adjustable bed, the Sleepeezee mattress offers excellent support with a medium feel suited to side sleepers.
Adjustable beds are ideal for people with low mobility, such as older adults, and you can also get them with two adjustable sides for couples.
What to look for in a latex foam mattress
Now you have a few mattress ideas, here's what to look for when shopping:
- Comfort: Make sure the mattress is comfortable and supportive. Check for layers of different types of foam and look for motion isolation features.
- Edge Support: Make sure the edges of the mattress have adequate support so that you don't feel like you're falling off the bed when you sleep near the edge.
- Breathability: Look for a mattress with a ventilated border and open or perforated foam layers to keep you cool in hot weather.
Read our mattress buyer's guide for more advice on buying a mattress.