Latex mattresses have been around for quite some time. However, these mattresses are gaining popularity among the general public. Top quality latex mattresses are more comfortable and longer-lasting than traditional mattresses. There are two kinds of latex mattresses: Talalay mattresses and Dunlop mattresses. Let’s take a closer look at how Talalay mattresses are made.

Talalay latex mattresses use the Talalay process to manufacture and produce the latex. This process uses the finest materials and produces the finest latex.

The Talalay process is as follows:
1. Rubber is taken from the natural rubber tree.
2. Liquid rubber is then whipped so that it becomes a foam-material. It is then poured into a mold.
3. The mold is closed and rods are inserts through the foamed rubber.
4. A vacuum is placed on top of the mold. This vaccum removes all air bubbles and pockets. It also distributes the rubber (in its liquid form) evenly throughout the mold.
5. The rods are turned on; they contain CO2 which freezes the rubber. This step is critical because it locks in the consistency.
6. Next, heat is sent through the rods. Heat provides an even temperature and delivers a consistent latex core that does not contain air bubbles, air pockets or uneven firmness.

The Talalay process does not use any chemical fillers or extenders in its products. There are a few products that are added to the rubber to convert it from a liquid to a solid material. These products are: soap, ammonia, zinc oxide and sulfur. There is a very small amount of these products in Talalay latex mattress, so these mattresses are still considered natural. Plus, the ammonia evaporates out of the finished product. The soap and the zinc oxide are washed out.

There are two main forms of Talalay latex: Blended Talalay latex and Natural Talalay Latex. Blended Talalay latex products contain 30 percent natural rubber and 70 percent synthetic rubber. Natural Talalay latex products do not use any fillers. These products use 100 percent latex rubber from the rubber tree.

How much did you spend on your current mattress. What is the most you have ever spent on a mattress? Can you imagine spending thousands and thousands on a mattress?
Let’s take a look at the 5 most expensive mattresses/beds…ever.

1. Janjaap Ruijssenaars Floating Bed. The Millionaire Fair in Kortrijk, Belgium hosts extravagant products from all over the world. Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaar recently unveiled his floating bed. His goal was to create a usable product that didn’t use the standard laws of gravity. This floating bed uses magnetism to keep it suspended in mid air. The bed uses opposing magnets (obviously the magnets have to be industrial strength). The magnets allow the bed to float 40 cm off of the floor and can hold up to 900 kg. The full size bed costs $1.6 million. A bed that is 1/5 the size of the full size bed costs only $153,000.

2. The Vividus by Hastens. The Vividus has been the most expensive mattress for years. Those who have slept on the Vividus describe the experience as “sleeping on a cloud.” Swedish designs ensure the highest quality and most luxurious comfort. The cost of this “heaven-like” experience is $59,750.

3. VI-Spring. The Titantic was the most luxurious cruise liner to ever sail. Its interior had the finest products, including the finest mattresses. The tragedy-bound ship came with Hypnos VI-spring mattresses. These days, the mattresses run between $8,000-$20,000. Can you imagine what they paid for the VI Spring back then?

4. Hypnos. Hypnos is the most luxurious and prestigious British mattress company. The company is the only provider of mattresses for the British royal family. You can expect to pay at least $15,000 for these perfect, cashmere mattresses.

5. Duxiana is another Swedish mattress company. Duxiana is one of only three or four major luxury mattress manufactures. The cheapest Duxiana mattress costs about $4,000 while the most expensive is $8,700.

Can you believe that some people pay thousands of dollars for these mattresses and beds? Those who do pay such a price tag understand the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. When you are a millionaire, you can expect to buy one of these five most expensive mattresses ever.

People are ‘going green’ everywhere. From cars to groceries, consumers are wanting alternative ‘green’ energy sources and are looking for ways to reduce their own personal carbon footprint. Here are five easy ways to make your bedroom more eco-friendly.

1. Lighting - The easiest way to make your bedroom more environmentally friendly is to change the lighting. Using energy efficient light bulbs can keep your energy costs down. Enough energy would be saved to power a city of 1.5 million people if just 110 million households used just one energy efficient lightbulb in their home. Not only will you cut energy costs, but the light you will get from an eco-friendly lightbulb will last longer and be brighter.

2. Furniture - You can find eco-friendly furniture everywhere these days. Vaughan-Bassett has started a program that really helps out the environment. Vaughan-Bassett has already donated over 150,000 tree seedlings to the Virginia Department of Forestry. Once these seedlings are planted, the company replaced every tree that has ever been used in the domestic production of its bedroom and dining room suites. There are also more ways to produce furniture in environmentally friendly ways.

3. Bedding - The most important thing you do to make your bedroom eco-friendly is to get eco-friendly bedding. You can easily find organic sheets, pillows and comforters. Latex mattresses are the most environmentally friendly mattresses on the market. Latex foam is found and produced naturally. These mattresses are naturally hypoallergenic, dust mite resistant, anti-microbial and anti-bacterial.

4. Rugs - Earth-friendly rugs are everywhere these days. Eco-friendly rugs are made from bamboo, jute, sisal, coir and seagrass. Rugs are a fun way to make your bedroom environmentally friendly and add a splash of personality.

5. Paint - Did you ever think you would be able to use eco-friendly paint? Low VOC or zero VOC do not contain the harmful chemicals that other paints do. These paints are safer and more efficient than regular paint.

Making your bedroom eco-friendly is easy to do these days. Use energy efficient lightbulbs, furniture, rugs and paint. Don’t stop there though, think of what you can do to help out and feel free to comment on this post to share your ideas! Making your bedroom eco-friendly is as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with these great ideas.

Adjustable beds have been around for years. An adjustable bed is just a bed that has a multi-hinged lying surface. This surface can be changed to rest in many different positions. The most common adjustment for an adjustable bed is inclining the upper body and raising the lower body, independently of each other.

Adjustable beds have been used in hospitals for decades. Adjustable beds have become a popular trend in home health care in the past thirty years. The reason that these beds have been used in the medical field for so long, and are becoming more popular for the general public’s use is that they have so many health benefits. Let’s talk about some of the many health benefits of an adjustable bed.

1. Lower back pain. Adjustable beds have been proven to ease lower back pain. Lying on a flat surface doesn’t always keep your spinal curves aligned properly. Using a memory foam mattress with an adjustable bed can keep your spine aligned properly and supported naturally.

2. Shoulder and Neck Tension. Many people go to bed with neck and shoulder tension from a long, hard day. Many mattresses and beds do not take away this tension, but add to it. Adjustable beds can keep the upper body elevated and can keep the natural curve of the neck aligned. Some adjustable beds even offer massage settings that can really relieve shoulder and neck tension.

3. Circulatory issues. Certain mattresses and beds create pressure points because they are too firm. Pressure points decrease the amount of circulation in your body. Sleeplessness, numbness in arms and legs, and a feeling sluggish are all effects of decreased circulation. Using a memory foam or latex foam mattress with your adjustable bed can actually increase your body’s circulation. Keeping your legs and upper body slightly elevated while you sleep can also eliminate circulatory issues.

4. Asthma and other breathing difficulties. Many people who suffer from asthma have a hard time at night. By keeping the upper body elevated takes pressure off of the lungs. When this pressure is taken off of the lungs, breathing becomes much easier. Other breathing difficulties can arise while sleeping. Keeping the legs elevated can stimulate the entry of fluid into the circulatory system and out of the lungs.

5. Edema. Edema is when an abnormal amount of fluid builds up in the body. It can cause major swelling in the hands and other extremities. Keeping your legs elevated can significantly reduce edema.

6. Acid Reflux. Many people around the world suffer from acid reflux. It is caused by the lower esophageal sphincter relaxing too much. When the sphincter relaxes this much, it allows stomach acids to leak back into the esophagus. Doctors recommend elevated the head and upper body to reduce acid reflux.

There are countless health benefits to using an adjustable bed. You might find more health benefits than someone else. Adjustable beds and the right mattress can significantly improve your health.

A Brief History of the Mattress

What is the most important part of your bedding? Of course, your mattress. The average person spends over one-third of their lifetime sleeping. Can’t you see why it is so important to use a high quality mattress.

Mattresses come in a variety of sizes, textures, materials, etc. It isn’t very difficult to find a high quality mattress that will fit your individualized needs. In fact, it is easier and more cost effective now to get a good quality sleep.

It can be helpful to understand what our ancestors had to sleep on to really appreciate the quality of sleep that you get every night.

-Between 8,000 B.C. and 6,000 B.C., people moved from sleeping on the floor to sleeping on simple mattresses. These primitive mattresses were often made from leaves and grass and were held together by animal skin.
-The first water-bed was invented around 3,500 B.C. by the Persians. These mattresses were made from goatskins and were filled with water.
-Affluent Romans of the Roman Empire began to sleep on feather-filled mattresses around 200 B.C.
-Mattresses were filled with water, leaves, grass, hay, etc for several hundred years.
-Steel coils were patented in 1865 for the purpose of adding support to mattresses.
-A higher quality water-bed was introduced in 1873.
-The first box-spring mattress was invented during the late nineteenth century.
-Expensive latex mattresses were first introduced in 1929.
-The futon was introduced in North American during the 1940s.
-The first adjustable bed was invented in 1953.
-NASA created memory foam rubber during the 1970s.
-Air mattresses were introduced in the 1980s.
-Tempur-Pedic begins selling memory foam mattresses to the general public

Mattresses have come a long way since 8,000 B.C. Mattresses can be inexpensive and extremely comfortable now instead of being expensive and not comfortable at all.

We received this testimonial from Bob, who recently purchased a custom mattress from us. We are glad that you like it Bob, but I hope it doesn’t get you fired from work!!

Hi Dave,

I meant to write before now, but kept forgetting when online.

The mattress arrived (was it Dec.12th?) and I got it home in my Jeep. Thanks for compacting it - that really helped to get it into my trailer. I really like it - so much so that its hard to get out of bed in the mornings. The mattress fits as I had drawn it, and I am very happy with it.

Thanks, Bob

If you are interested in a custom memory foam mattress from Rocky Mountain Mattress, just click on the image below to get started!

The Importance of Choosing Quality Latex

Latex mattresses get the best customer reviews for comfort and support. As with any product, latex mattresses vary in quality and price. If you are looking for a mattress that will completely support you and give you the comfort you deserve, you might want to try out a latex mattress.

When choosing a latex mattress, there are many things to consider. You need to consider size, price, quality, etc. The most important thing to keep in mind is where the latex came from. Latex can be completely natural or completely synthetic. There are two main methods for creating latex mattresses. The Dunlop process is used more and creates firmer mattresses. The Talalay process is more expensive and creates a more “airy” mattress.

It is important to keep in mind that even 100% natural latex mattresses use a small amount of chemicals to help preserve the texture and comfort of the mattress. For instance, before latex can be made into a mattress, it has to be washed and treated. Even “organic” or “natural” mattresses use chemicals during this process.

When you go to buy a latex mattress, first consider where the latex came from. You also need to be aware of the composition of the latex. You can choose a natural latex mattress or a mattress blended with latex. Both of these mattresses offer good comfort, support and weight distribution. These factors are important in alleviating pressure points.

You need to make sure that you do your homework before buying a latex mattress. Sit down and decide which factors are important to you and which are not. Make sure you know where the latex came from, what it is composed of and which process was used in creating it. By following these simple guidelines, you can be sure to choose a quality latex mattress.

Rocky Mountain Mattress can also help you create a custom latex mattress that is perfect for you. Just take some time to fill out our form and someone will get back with you and help you build the perfect custom latex mattress that is right for you.

Lower back pain cripples millions of people worldwide every day. It is important to keep in mind that every body is different. What may work for one person to relieve lower back pain may not work or may not work as well for another person. If you are experiencing lower back pain, talk to your healthcare professional about different options that may work for you.

What causes lower back pain? The most common cause of lower back pain is a bad mattress or one that is not keeping your spine properly aligned. What happens when your spine isn’t aligned properly while you sleep? Lower back pain. Waking up with lower back pain is not a good way to start out any day. Dealing with lower back pain is not a fun way to spend every day. Many people wake up with lower back pain and then do nothing to fix it. Instead, they head off to work where they sit for long periods of time or lift heavy objects all day long.

Don’t just deal with the pain, fix it. Where should you look first? Your bed. That’s right, you need to take a close look at your bed because it may be what is causing all of your pain. Your bed can play a significant role in reducing your lower back pain. After all, you spend a great deal of time in your bed.

Which mattresses alleviate lower back pain? Well, that is up to you. However, there are a few types of mattresses that can eliminate your pain.

Memory foam mattresses
Memory foam mattresses have been used in the healthcare industry for decades. Why? Because they eliminate pressure points. Memory foam mattresses also keep your spine properly aligned while you sleep. This is a big factor in eliminating lower back pain.

Latex mattresses
Latex mattresses are similar to memory foam mattresses. The difference is that latex mattresses are made from natural rubber trees and have additional health benefits. These benefits include being hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, etc. Latex mattresses have a faster response time which means that it is easier to change positions. Latex mattresses do keep your spine aligned properly and can eliminate pressure points as well.

Air Mattresses
We aren’t talking about the $50 air mattresses you take camping. We are talking about the high-quality air mattresses that allow you to control the amount of air inside the mattress. Top-quality air mattresses can also eliminate pressure points because there is nothing inside the mattress to create them. If you decide to go the air mattress route, make sure you choose a good brand with a good track history.

Water Beds
Water beds can distribute your weight evenly, just like memory foam mattresses, latex mattresses and air mattresses. Water bed technology has come a long way in recent years and have been found to reduce lower back pain.

The key to reducing and/or eliminating lower back pain may be to get a different mattress. If you are experiencing any kind of lower back pain, you will want to stay away from coil mattresses or innerspring mattresses. These mattresses distort your spine while resting and create pressure points. Memory foam, latex, and top-quality air and water mattresses are the best mattresses to try if you experience lower back pain.

Relax and Unwind With a Modern Bed

Doesn’t it seem like furniture these days are becoming more and more modern? Traditional styles aren’t as popular anymore. Instead, we are seeing more clean lines and modern styles. Whether your bed has traditional curves or modern lines, you can be sure to be able to relax and unwind.

The key is to choose the right mattress. Mattresses these days are much more comfortable than they have been in the past. Not only are mattresses now more comfortable, but there are so many types to choose from. You can get an innerspring mattress, an inner-coil mattress, an air bed, a water bed, a memory foam mattress or a latex mattress. Whatever you decide to get, make sure that it is comfortable for you.

Modern beds have more features now than traditional beds ever have. Modern beds aren’t necessarily made of wood. These beds can be made from plastic,metal, or any other creative material. Designers have really had a lot of fun creating more modern looking beds lately.

Modern beds can either be just a bed or serve a more functional role. Some beds have the bed on the top, while the underneath part is used for office space. Modern beds can even have storage units underneath them. If you are looking for a more modern looking bed, you sure have a lot of options to choose from.

People like the look of modern beds, especially lately. People like the fact that they can completely relax and unwind on such a modern piece of furniture. I know that I appreciate the furniture that I like more than the pieces I have to “live with.”

Now is the perfect time to take advantage of moder looks. If you want to update your house, condo or apartment, start with updating your bed. You’ll be able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer on a good quality bed that you appreciate.
Getting a modern bed may be just what you need to relax and unwind.

Two modern beds that Rocky Mountain Mattress offers are the memory foam mattress, and all natural latex mattress. Click on the image below to see how easy it is to build the perfect custom mattress.