Nature's Finest Laytex Sleep System is manufactured using 100% natural Latex. Unlike synthethic Latex, natural Latex is a material obtained from natural cork. This renewable resource is extracted from the bark of a tropical tree (Hevea Brasilensis). Latex is the most natural and durable mattress material in existence today. Chiropractors recommend Latex mattresses due to their superior orthopedic support. Latex is also naturally Anti-Microbial and Hypoallergenic making it a favorite for people with allergies and Asthma. Imbedded with thousands of tiny air cells, Latex mattresses are breathable and more importantly extremely conforming to the natural contours of your spine which is why they are preferred by thousands of Chiropractors and Back Doctors. - Anti-Microbial and Hypoallergenic - Nontoxic - Odor Free - Environmentally Responsible - Superior Orthopedic Support - Organic