How do Talalay, Dunlop, and all natural latex differ in feel?
Jan 28, 2008 11:21 PM
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I've been reading all of the recent posts discussing Dunlop vs. Talalay but I still don't have a handle on how different they (especially all-natural latex) actually FEEL from one another. I'm looking for a 2 inch latex topper and definitely don't want something "bouncy" or "jiggly". I like the feel of medium soft PU foam, but it doesn't last very long. Do any of these types of latex come closer to that feel (not too springy, not too "pudding-y" like memory foam). Does 100% natural latex (either Talalay or Dunlop) have less spring-back than the blended types? It seems that some of you have checked out all types of latex and can perhaps enlighten me on this.
Re: How do Talalay, Dunlop, and all natural latex differ in feel?
Reply #17 Feb 4, 2008 4:34 AM
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BeddyBye wrote:
I was sent two samples of latex from SavvyRest and I'm not sure if one is Dunlop and the other Talalay. I notice the larger "block" is denser and firmer with these larger holes on top. They have kind of a "dimple effect", whereas the other, smaller "block" has holes, but the top is flat...no dimpling. Reminds me more of a lower ILD talalay topper I have.

So, do you think the heavier piece IS from the Dunlop process?

It could be. Dunlop is visually apparent by its larger pinholes. The softer the latex the bigger these holes will be. With Talalay the pinholes are the same size no matter what the ILD.
Re: How do Talalay, Dunlop, and all natural latex differ in feel?
Reply #18 Feb 4, 2008 11:35 PM
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It seems my firmer ILD talalay has smaller holes. Not by much, but just a WEE bit tinier.

cloud9 wrote:
It could be. Dunlop is visually apparent by its larger pinholes. The softer the latex the bigger these holes will be. With Talalay the pinholes are the same size no matter what the ILD.

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