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Latex is a natural ingredient that comes from rubber trees in the form of a milky liquid. There are thousands of species of plants that produce different types of latex, including the Chicle tree that yields the raw material for producing the rubbery material in chewing gum.
Organic latex is a natural fiber, grown on farms that do not use pesticides. Organically grown latex is natural hypoallergenic bedding, so this is beneficial for allergic people. It also resists mildew and dust and is a material that will assist you in a number of ways. Benefits Of Natural Latex Pillow. There are a number of benefits of using latex. Latex is anti microbial and dust resistant. Although latex is quite naturally breathable, most manufacturers of these pillows make them with perforations in the material. This is to allow air circulation, and to encourage them to breathe.