Latex as a material has been available for decades now but its use as a mattress material is only about two decades old. The major hindrance to using latex as a mattress material has been the major drawback in the manufacturing processes. With new technology and good production techniques latex as a material, has become the standard for all mattresses.
Latex mattresses are available in tow forms and these are the natural latex and synthetic latex. A lot of people are not able to sleep well with all those chemical smells emanating from the mattress. That is why there is natural latex. Natural latex is much more expensive than the regular mattress. That said people who have known allergies should not be using synthetic latex.
Again new materials keep getting invented and now there are the memory foam mattresses which are making their presence felt. These mattresses though are very expensive and also the number of manufacturers making them is limited.
The latex material needs some airflow so that the air can provide the regular cushion. This airflow is provided by the perforations made in the material. This is a stark contrast to the memory foam which does not have any perforation and is generally very soft. The material has a special ability to slowly come back to its original position. This helps as then you can use this material for helping people who have backache or shoulder ache while sleeping.
The latex as a material is used by people who have orthopedic problems. The material is very soft and can be easily procured.
In terms of cost also latex mattresses are much less expensive than the cost of the memory foam mattresses. In case you have backache and other back issues always consult the physician before buying a particular type of mattress.
