talalay

Exploring ILD

ILD (indentation load deflection), also called IFD (indentation force deflection) is a measurement of the force required to compress a material by 25% of its thickness. While ILD can be a helpful technical tool for characterizing a sheet or layer of latex, it is often misused or misunderstood.

At Savvy Rest, we recommend customized layer configurations for mattresses based on years of experience, customer interviews and customer feedback, not ILDs.

While ILD can be a helpful technical tool for characterizing a sheet or layer of latex, it is often misused or misunderstood.

Written by Michael, October 8, 2010 - 10:00am

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Q and A With Our Talalay Suppliers

Kevin Stein and Derek Bobowick are from Latex International, the largest producer of natural Talalay in the world (and the only one in the United States). What follows is a nuts-and-bolts Q & A session we conducted with them recently.

Are there any differences in feel or texture between the natural and synthetic Talalay? If so, how would you describe them?
Natural latex is a little more “lively” than a synthetic/natural blend.

Question and answer session with Latex International, the largest producer of natural Talalay in the world.

Written by Michael, August 26, 2010 - 5:06pm

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Different Latex, Different "Feel"

One of the most common questions we’re asked is, “What’s the difference between Dunlop and Talalay?” We’ve described the technical differences here and here, so I’d like to take a shot at a more subjective view. It may help you understand natural latex better while you’re waiting for your free samples to come in the mail.

What's the difference between Dunlop and Talalay? For a tangible understanding, we turn to the reliable cake metaphor.

Written by Laura, October 22, 2009 - 12:18pm

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