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The Dunlop Latex Process Explained
The dunlop latex process is the traditional method of manufacturing latex. This process has been used since 1929. It is more time-consuming and uses much less automated technology than the talalay process. The dunlop method has not been used as extensively since the talalay method was created and perfected. However, in recent years, the dunlop method has seen its fair share of revamping in order to stay competitive with the talalay process.
First and foremost, natural latex is exacted from rubber trees. Liquid latex is poured into traditional molds, just as with the talalay process. The dunlop process does not use a vacuum to extract air particles from the product. In fact, air is not removed at all from the material. Instead, the latex is filled to the rim of the mold. Thus, the dunlop process automatically produces a heavier latex than the talalay method. Gravity forces the particles to settle in the bottom of the material. Therefore, dunlop latex is also more dense. The second major difference between the talalay process and the dunlop process is that the latex is not frozen in the dunlop process.
Talalay latex comes in a wider range of firmness than the dunlop process. This is because talalay uses technology to produce the latex. There is more room for product variation with the talalay method. However, the dunlop method produces a less-expensive product. Because the dunlop method does not involve the use of expensive machinery, it is able to be offered at a lower cost.
The dunlop process is also considered to be slightly more natural than the talalay process – resulting in a 100% natural latex topper. Synthetic latex liquids are not used as often with the dunlop process. However, it is extremely common for the talalay process to use a significant amount of synthetic latex liquids.
Both methods create a fantastic quality latex mattress. The dunlop method is more dense and more solid because air is not removed from the material during manufacturing. The talalay method produces a more airy product that is more expensive. Both create long-lasting resilient latex mattresses and are fantastic in everything from home to your rv beds.
