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[phoenix]

Hi Franco,

1. Does color make a difference when comparing Dunlop latex samples from different suppliers? Some samples were darker than others. All samples were organic; one may have been organic core and plantation certified but I’llI have to verify, another was German certified.

Natural latex can vary in color but this or minor imperfections or darker spots that are normal for natural latex doesn’t make any difference.

2. To be certain, is there a difference in Dunlop latex that comes from Malaysia , Sri Lanka and other countries? Are certain organic Dunlop latex certifications better than others?

The 100% natural Dunlop latex cores that are made by different manufacturers and that come from different countries are all closely comparable

While there are a number of “safety” certifications for latex (the most common being Oeko-Tex and Eco-Institut) … there is only one organic certification for latex which is GOLS (Global Organic Latex Standard) there is more about organic latex in post #2 here and the posts it links to.

3. I’m also still trying to weigh out the pros/cons of whether a 6" core is best left as a single piece for an 8" mattress or possibly do two layers of 3" for example.

There is more about the pros and cons of a single 6" core vs two 3" layers in post #2 here.

Phoenix