How long can I leave latex layers compressed in their packaging

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I ordered two new 3 inch layers, one Talalay one Dunlop, but if I am not going to damage them by leaving them compressed, would prefer to defer set up for a while. I know memory foam needs to be decompressed fairly quickly. What about latex?

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Hi botn,

I am certain you will get several different answers to this question. @FloBeds, @Arizona_Premium, @Sleep_EZ and @CST are likely the best to respond to the question. Two utilize both Dunlop and Talalay processed latex and 2 prefer Talalay in their mattresses. @DLX and @TheCleanBedroom are very experienced in this area too.

Flobeds has this on their website, a bit of a non sanctioned experiment that they describe regarding the quality and resiliency of dunlop vs latex.

If you leave the layers compressed for a while, they should still maintain their shape and not suffer any damage, especially if they’re in a cool, dry place and not compressed for an extremely long period.

The key thing to watch out for is ensuring that the latex is not compressed for too long (months, for example) without being allowed to expand. While a few weeks or even a couple of months shouldn’t pose any significant issue, I wouldn’t leave them compressed indefinitely.

I suppose @RF-Jens who uses RF technology to create Dunlop, may have an opinion on this as well.

Hope this helps,

Maverick

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Thanks Maverick,

I’m happy to share my experience and assessment.

There are manufacturers who do it, with the limitation you mentioned over a short period of time. The reason is of course the reduction in volume during sea freight in order to reduce costs.

Other manufacturers rigorously deny this possibility.

In my opinion, the most important thing is, first and foremost, a complete vulcanization process (regardless of whether it is with steam or RF) and just as important an effective and equally complete washing process. This is treated rather poorly in many factories, which means that soap residues or other ingredients from the compound remain in the finished latex foam. Even worse would of course be residues of vulcanization chemicals that would lead to post-vulcanization. Then nothing can be done after compression and subsequent sea freight.

Best regards,

Jens

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You can leave them compressed for several months with no issues.

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