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Order by 12/8, get it by 12/24
by Dean Trumbell [Guest Blogger] August 07, 2014 2 min read
Many latex purest may think there is no point in putting a quilted layer on the surface of a latex core. The argument is that it is the ultimate comfort layer and should be as close to the surface of the mattress with little or no urethane foam, polyester fiber, wool or cotton fiber between the sleeper and the latex below. Before I address the benefits or lack thereof of any of those materials it is important that we address compliance to CFR 1633 open flame tests.
As you probably know all mattresses made and sold in the United States have to be in compliance of the 1633 regulation. Latex is an interesting animal, it requires not only surface flame resistance, but thermal heat resistance. Urethane foams only require surface flame resistance, but do not require thermal resistance. This enables urethane foams to achieve compliance with very thin knitted socks, however latex needs something thicker which will block thermal transference of heat. Insulation similar to but not as thick as you place in the walls or attic of your house. There have been advances in thermal protection that are thinner than was originally required, however it is still thicker than the thin socks that will protect urethane foam. My point is that in latex mattresses sold in the USA there will always be something more than just the outer covering.
OK, now we can address the benefits of other quilting materials that are optional and not required by law.
In conclusion, wool or a thin FR sock is the best way to go on a latex mattress. Wool and latex are really the perfect marriage for achieving surface feel with a great natural story.