Gives firm, gentle support to the contours of your body.

Latex rubber cushioning was invented in 1928. Latex Gold has been researched and processed in New Zealand since 1953.

Latex Gold is made from 100% natural rubber extracted from the Hevea Brasiliensis tree, a renewable resource grown in Malaysia. The natural milky juice of the rubber tree is processed to form a soft yet durable material. The honeycomb consistency gives the rubber a true sponge like quality, which has yet to be equalled.

The latex rubber is extracted from the rubber tree through an environmentally ‘soft’ process. Rubber tree plantations are carefully maintained and renewed whenever required. Research has shown that as the demand for natural rubber has increased, so has the reforestation of rubber plantations. This is preserving significant forest areas essential to the conservation of the earth’s biosphere.

The latex flows from cuts in the bark of the trees and is collected in small cups from which it is regularly transferred to larger containers. Ammonia is added to prevent bacterial decomposition.

Latex Gold is 100% biodegradable, hygienic, hypoallergenic, dust-free, contaminant-free and a non-toxic product. Latex Gold is comprised of a network of millions of ultra micro cellular structures distributed across the whole block. This is made possible using the latest micro vent technologies, which further promotes natural breathing and longer product durability. Latex Gold has been orthopaedically designed to cater for optimal posture and lumber support.

Produced from a carefully managed and renwable resource.

Best for Asthma and Hay Fever sufferers.

Air Flows prevents moisture build-up.

Has natural anti-bacterial properties.

If burnt, produces no toxic gases.

The differences between Latex Gold and synthetic rubber are considerable. Quite simply, Latex Gold is natural and synthetic rubber is not. Some manufacturers using the ‘talalay’ process use a very different component than natural rubber.

They use synthetic rubber, which can be made from raw materials derived from substances such as coal, oil, natural gas, and acetylene.

At New Zealand Foam Latex we have a clear philosophy regarding synthetic rubber and that is “We don’t and won’t use petro-chemical materials in our rubber”.

Direct Ultra Violet light is often the cause of rubber perishing, but because in all applications the rubber is covered with a mattress fabric, Latex Gold will not break down. Latex Gold has the capacity to withstand hard wear without collapsing or losing its shape.

The best way to check this is to smell a Latex Gold pillow, mattress, or in store sample containing Latex Gold. Raw latex is odourless and any compounds used in the processing of rubber are washed from it.

On average, a sleeper loses one pint (400 millilitres) of water each night. Latex Gold does not absorb dampness from the atmosphere and because air circulates continually through the rubber, moisture is dissipated.

Latex Gold rubber is very porous and as the rubber is compressed and released, air is circulated around the material. The pin core construction promotes the flow of air through the mattress. The reputation that rubber has for being ‘hot’ has been in connection with impermeable surfaces such as groundsheets, airbeds, etc., as these are made up with an unbroken solid surface that does not breathe and as such, cannot be compared.

In the manufacturing process of Latex Gold the components used are not notably toxic. Our production staff are not required to take any special precautions when handling the ingredients. Latex Gold is non-toxic and environmentally safe.

Latex Gold is Non-Toxic.

Latex Gold is by nature aseptic and repels germs. It is also moth and vermin resistant. As a result, latex rubber is widely used in hospitals.

As well as its hygienic properties, Latex Gold is denser than synthetic rubber and it retains its shape and cushioning properties. The consistent resilience uniformly supports the sleeper while the softness provides overall comfort. Latex Gold is quick to recover to its original shape and any motion disturbance caused by tossing and turning is absorbed rather than being transferred from one sleeping partner to another.

Latex Gold retains its shape and cushioning properties.

Specially moulded to breathe more freely and mould to your body shape, Latex Gold supports your body uniformly, yet yields to the extra pressure and shape of your hips and shoulders, providing correct ‘spine in line support’. Natural latex has the highest natural bacteriostatic and antibacterial properties, unmatched by any other polyurethane or synthetic foam.

As long as the rubber is protected from UV light, it will not disintegrate or break down, therefore it is free from dust.

Nothing is more expensive than a mattress that loses its original comfort in a short period of time or requires constant attention. Latex Gold is practically indestructible, and with correct usage, will last indefinitely and promote good health, all for a moderate initial cost. It therefore represents the highest value for money in the truest sense of the word.

For a Latex Gold mattress, the main essentials are a base that permits the mattress to ventilate itself and one that does not sag. Any good box spring base or slatted wooden base that conforms to these requirements is suitable.

Sufferers from Asthma and Hay Fever are often distressed by the presence of feathers, down or dust. Latex Gold is dustless and has nothing to disintegrate to form irritating particles in the air.

Latex Gold is highly resilient and extremely durable and has been manufactured for over 50 years. It is not uncommon to replace the cover of a mattress that is over 30 years old and find that the rubber is still in good condition.