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I've ordered samples of 100% natural latex, some dunlop and some talalay, from about 4 companies now (Savvy Rest, Organic Grace, The Natural Bed Store, and Lifekind). When I have all my latex pieces on my computer desk about 2-4 feet away from me, I notice my nose starts burning a bit, like the nasal passages are swelling. The samples are now a good 2 weeks old or so and have been out of their packaging, so I thought they would be aired out by now. I haven't had any skin reactions from touching them, just the burning/stuffy sensation. Anyone else notice this? I've been reading the forums and saw some mentions of a latex smell, but mostly people say it goes away quickly and isn't that unpleasant. I thought 100% natural latex shouldn't cause any respiratory reactions? |
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Susan- thanks for that response. It's really strange to be able to smell something others don't! Especially when the bed manufacturers (some of them anyway) claim that all the latex proteins are washed out, there are no chemicals, etc. etc.
I too don't seem to be actually allergic. My dish gloves contain natural latex and have a warning on them to avoid with allergies. I've blown up latex balloons, have elastic in some of my clothes, and things like that. Something about the foam is more bothersome than any other product for me. I suspect there might be something about the chemicals used to make sap into foam, as this would explain why I have the same problems with polyurethane foam and memory foam. When I added a wool topper on top of my polyurethane foam, the leg rashes I had for 2-3 years cannot be seen anymore, and I've noticed I don't seem to itch so much at night. It could also be a sensitivity that's not quite an allergy, in which case, I totally agree with you, I just don't want to push it over the edge. I did find latex comfortable so that's too bad. I do wish all the latex sellers were a little more upfront. I had quite a few claim all the latex proteins are washed out, which according to Pubmed (the most common medical database) is just not true. There were 2 studies that tested natural latex mattresses and found latex proteins. They also claim the mattresses are 100% natural, where it should be 92-96% or so rubber and 2-3% ash, preservative, antioxidant, proprietary formula (for talalay), etc. This message was modified Jun 16, 2011 by cmq2009
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