You’re looking for a new mattress, and you’ve narrowed it down to latex vs. memory foam. Choosing the perfect mattress can feel like an exhausting pain in the neck. And the back. And the rest of your body. Especially if you choose the wrong one. But upgrading your mattress to something as comfortable as Simmons ComforPedic memory foam mattress or Simmons Natural Care latex mattress isn’t as simple as tossing a coin and seeing where it bounces.

No, we’re going to have to spring into action and get comfortable with the pros and cons and how to choose between latex vs. memory foam mattresses.

Natural Care latex mattress

Latex mattress  – Naturally comfortable

Your average latex mattress is made from either natural latex, synthetic latex, or a blend of the two and offers a more firm sleeping surface than its memory foam counterparts. Here are the major reasons you should buy a Latex mattress.

1. Durability

When you buy a latex mattress, you’re looking at something that will be seeing a lot of use – 10 to 20 years of it at peak performance, in fact. Compared to most memory foam mattresses, which will last only about 10 years before beginning to break down, that’s an investment you can rest easy about.

2. Hypoallergenic

Because of the latex materials, these mattresses resist dust and other common allergens. This is a big plus for those with common allergies.

3. Biodegradable

Latex, especially natural latex, breaks down more easily once it’s outlived its purpose – and the environmental impact isn’t something you want to take lying down!

ComforPedic Advanced memory foam mattress

Memory Foam – Conforming for your comfort

A space age material, Memory foam reacts to changes in heat, becoming softer and more pliable in response to your body’s temperature. Here are the major reasons you should buy a memory foam mattress.

1. Comfort

Because of the way it contours to your body and remembers that shape, memory foam lessens strains on your body’s pressure points. This leads to better blood flow, and a more comfortable night’s sleep than any other style of mattress.

2. Hypoallergenic

Okay, yes, this also a pro for latex mattresses, but memory foam is hypoallergenic because of the dense structure of the foam. Why is this important? Because the more dense the memory foam you choose, the fewer allergens you’ll have to deal with.

Latex vs. memory foam: What will you choose?

There’s no easy answer. Everyone is looking for something different in a sleeping companion. Do you want comfort over all else? Then memory foam is what you’re looking for. Is a long term mattress more your speed? Then it’s time for a latex mattress. It’s a decision you’ll definitely want to sleep on.