Presto Hard Dunlop Coir Latex Mattress

Yes. The Presto Hard is specifically designed for sleepers looking for a genuinely hard sleep surface. Natural coir provides considerably more rigidity than latex alone, while its position within the mattress determines how directly you feel it.

No. The mattress arrives partially assembled, and you can reposition the coir at home if you want the mattress to feel harder or slightly more cushioned.

Coir is a firm natural fibre made from coconut husks. When formed into a mattress layer, it creates a rigid, breathable support surface with considerably less give than latex.

Move the coir closer to the top of the mattress. With less latex between you and the coir, you'll experience more of its rigid character.

You can make it less hard by positioning more latex above the coir. If you remove the coir completely, it would be similar to the Presto Firm.

The Presto Hard comes exclusively with our quilted Cotton & Wool cover. Its top zipper provides access to the internal layers so the coir can be repositioned.

Yes. Natural latex has a mild, distinctive rubber-like smell, especially when it is new. This is the natural scent of the latex itself and does not mean the mattress is off-gassing harmful chemicals.

Most people describe the smell as slightly sweet, rubbery or vanilla-like. It is generally most noticeable when a new mattress, topper or pillow is first unpacked and gradually becomes less noticeable with exposure to fresh air.

Because latex has its own natural scent, some smell may remain if you put your nose directly against the latex foam. However, once the latex is inside a mattress cover and bedding is added, most people don't notice it during normal use.

The strength of the scent can vary between different types and batches of latex. If you're particularly sensitive to smells, allowing the mattress to air out in a well-ventilated room before use can help.

The bed frame or foundation is an important part of a latex sleep system. Latex is flexible and heavy, so it needs a strong, evenly supported surface underneath it.

For MFC Latex Canada mattresses, the space between bed slats must be no more than 3 inches. Slat width must also be within 1/2 inch of the spacing between the slats. For example, if your slats are spaced 3 inches apart, they should be at least 2.5 inches wide.

The frame should be strong, stable and properly supported through the centre, particularly for Queen, King and other larger mattress sizes.

If your existing bed frame doesn't meet these requirements, you don't necessarily need to replace it. A coir mattress pad or coir bunkie board can be placed over the existing support system to bring nearly any suitable bed frame up to our warranty standard.

Unlike a traditional box spring, latex mattresses don't require a flexible foundation. A strong platform, properly spaced slats or a suitable frame combined with coir provides the firm, even support latex needs.