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Actually, we’re practically obsessed with it. Whether or not you buy a Savvy Rest product, we’d like to share with you what we know about organic materials, natural mattresses, and the benefits of NOT breathing chemicals while you sleep.

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Our commitment to you: (1) Purity: our materials are natural, nontoxic, certified and independently tested. (2) Comfort: every Savvy Rest organic mattress is customized for the individual. (3) Integrity: we treat customers with honesty and respect. (4) Value: a Savvy Rest will long outlast a conventional mattress.

Variations in Natural Latex

Sometimes we don't realize how profoundly synthetic substances have affected our lives until we touch something natural. After living with so many products made of materials that are far removed from nature, or made with chemical formulas or processes that ensure each one is exactly like the next, it can feel almost bewildering to touch something organic, simple, and uncomplicated.

But it also can speak to us at a deeper level. Maybe to the child in us that grabbed a handful of grass or touched an animal, before we were instructed that dirt was to be avoided.

Is natural latex "dirty"? Not at all! Our latex is washed multiple times, and is very clean. But because it's natural, it's going to have some unique characteristics. While we do have strict quality control, not every piece looks and feels the same. You might notice:

Surface discolorations, many of which are shown below.
The natural scent of the rubber tree. It's normal, natural and varies from piece to piece.
Slight variations in the feel or appearance, in one part or another.
Small dark bits of charred rubber from too-hot baking pins.

In natural Dunlop latex, variations usually have to do with smoothness, consistency and minor color changes in the material, and occasional small tears or "voids." Voids are basically baked-in air bubbles. Talalay may also have color variations, but more often than not, imperfections in Talalay are small voids. You can see some of these variations below.

Dunlop

Discoloration of the latex from the baking process.

Surface indentations on the underside. Small enough to be undetectable.

Texture variation. The lighter-colored spots are a bit coarser.

Dunlop varies in height, sheet-to-sheet and sometimes within a sheet of latex.

Talalay

Slight discoloration of the latex. This is common.

Small voids in Talalay are common but won't affect comfort or durability.

Inconsistency in surface texture. Within the casing, it's undetectable.

Small tear in surface (left). Laid flat (right side, same sheet).

Our latex rubber is all-natural, but it is still latex rubber and will carry the scent of the rubber tree. This is a normal and natural plant scent. While some people won't notice it, others may find it stronger. If you are sensitive to odors and have any concerns, please give us a call or request a free sample.

If you're concerned about the quality of the pieces you'll receive, please read about our latex quality control. We have strict guidelines and take pains to ensure that all the latex layers in your mattress are structurally sound. Despite the cosmetic imperfections in natural latex, it has such wonderful qualities that we firmly believe it's the best material for mattress cores.