Talalay Latex is made from natural rubber from the Rubber Tree. These trees are harvested for their sap, combined into a rubbery substance. Talalaly Latex goes through an added step of being flash frozen to make a soft, durable and uplifting mattress which conforms to the body providing complete spinal alignment. Talalay Latex is beneficial for those who have ruptured disks or herniations of the spine because the latex takes the weight off of the spine and so that there is no sinking in. Latex mattresses will take a bit of getting used to, however in a few weeks you will notice a change in your sleep patterns.