There are of course many different brands and models of latex mattresses on the market today; so many in fact that it can be quite a difficult and time consuming task to track down information on which brands and models are the best for you. Fortunately for mattress shoppers everywhere there are a number of excellent latex mattress review resources available, both on the internet and off. Only one hundred per cent Natural Latex provides the comfort level found from this amazing natural resource. Natural latex is softer, more elastic, resists deterioration, and can last up to thirty years. Synthetic latex, being derived from petroleum products, has a much more limited lifespan. All Latex is not created equal, especially in the bedding industry. A natural latex mattress is handcrafted using specialized molds and processing techniques, and must be handled with great skill using highly sophisticated and sometimes proprietary methods to get just the right consistency, softness, flexibility, and density. The end result is an amazing sleep surface material unlike any other. Independent tests prove that latex foam is three times more resistant to dust mites and bacteria than ordinary mattresses.