natural latex

Tree-sourced elastic material

Natural latex is the milky sap harvested from rubber trees, used to make elastic materials like gloves, mattresses, and condoms.

Distinguished from synthetic latex, which is petroleum-based, natural latex is valued for its elasticity, durability, and biodegradability.

The mattress is made from 100% natural latex.

Some people develop allergies to the proteins in natural latex.

Related
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees
  • rubber treeLatex-producing tropical plant
  • sapPlant circulatory fluid
  • milkyWhitish and cloudy
  • treeWoody perennial plant

elastic · stretchy · foam · memory foam · mattress · condom · rubber gloves · gloves · allergy · plantation · tapping · white · bouncy · resilient · organic · sustainable · eco friendly · biodegradable

Opposites
origin/production method

natural latexsynthetic rubber

Man-made flexible polymer

neoprene · polyisoprene · vinyl · PVC · polyurethane

material processing state

natural latexvulcanized rubber

Heat-treated elastic polymer

material processing

natural latexsynthetic compound

Artificially produced chemical combination

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G