How to distinguish the authenticity of latex pillows

In life, many people like to use latex pillows. Many people say that if they change to a new sleeping environment, they will not be able to sleep without their pillows, so even if they are on a business trip or out, they will take their pillows with them. Some people will buy a new pillow because latex pillows are better for the body. So there are always fake ones on the market, so how can you tell whether a latex pillow is genuine?

Natural latex pillow has many advantages

Natural latex pillows are favored by consumers because of their good air permeability and elasticity, as well as the fact that they are not easily deformed during use, can dissipate heat and moisture, and are antibacterial and anti-mite. Different from the materials used in other pillows, latex pillows are made from the sap of rubber trees. They have natural resilience and support, and can evenly release the weight of the body and the pressure on the head. At the same time, the physical foaming process can provide good support for the human body, and the honeycomb pore design can effectively dissipate heat and moisture. Natural latex pillows have anti-mite and antibacterial effects due to oak sap. Studies have shown that pillows and mattresses are extremely prone to breeding bacteria and dust mites. Many allergies, asthma patients, and respiratory diseases are caused by dust mites. Natural latex pillows that combine multiple advantages are favored and even popular among consumers.

The latex pillow market is full of mixed fish and dragons

Due to people's pursuit of high-quality sleep, natural latex pillows have stood out in the bedding market and are gradually being sought after by consumers. However, the domestic natural latex pillow market is a mixed bag, with varying quality and prices.

A product favored by consumers will quickly attract businesses to produce and sell it. Natural latex pillows are no exception. In order to make a profit, some businesses do not hesitate to mix fake products with real ones and use rubber-like materials as pillow fillings. According to some information, natural latex is made from rubber sap collected from rubber trees, and each rubber tree can only produce 30 ml of latex sap per day. A latex product takes at least one to one and a half days to make, which is quite time-consuming and uses precious materials. Therefore, the production cost of real natural latex pillows is high, and the price is much higher than that of ordinary pillows. Judging from the current market price, the price of general natural latex pillows is at least 300 yuan. The low-priced latex pillows on the market are often filled with synthetic materials such as sponges and artificial glue. Some of them add a large amount of industrial flavors during the synthesis process, which have a pungent chemical smell and will affect your health if used for a long time.

There are tips to distinguish true from false

Recently, Thai police seized a batch of counterfeit natural latex pillows, causing consumers to worry about the quality of natural latex pillows. You may think that the natural latex pillows you buy from Thailand are authentic, but there are also counterfeit and shoddy products out there, which makes consumers wonder how to identify a genuine natural latex pillow. Experts remind consumers that the authenticity of natural latex pillows can be determined by “looking, smelling, and touching”. First of all, the natural latex pillow is beige in color and has thousands of honeycomb pores on it, which allows it to hold more air than other fibers. These holes can expel excess heat and moisture from the human body, helping to improve sleep quality. Secondly, the smell, natural latex pillows have a fragrance similar to soy milk, while latex pillows made of synthetic rubber have a strong chemical pungent smell. In order to cover up the chemical smell, unscrupulous vendors will add fragrances, but there is a difference between chemical fragrances and natural fragrances, and pungent smells can still be determined by smell. The third is cutting, that is, to distinguish by touch and pressure. The surface of a high-quality natural latex pillow is wrinkled and feels moist to the touch. If there is sweat on your hands, contact with the latex pillow will cause the latex to turn yellow. In addition, since latex pillows are made using a physical foaming process, there will be tiny burrs or holes when they are demolded, and they will bounce back quickly after being pressed by hand.