We have been using latex in our every day life since the 1920’s. Latex is present in items like wall paint, children’s balls, our clothing, mattresses, and car tires. In recent years, there has been a great amount of attention on the increased occurrence of latex allergies. In fact, statistics show that 8-12% of healthcare workers are latex sensitive. However, this information and statistic can not be applied to the latex foam products produced by DSC. In a study conducted by the FDA over a four-year period, over 1,118 recorded incidents of latex allergies were documented. Each of these complaints was related to products with medical utility. With over 30 years in the industry, we have never received a report or complaint of an allergic reaction to our products. Why? Because there is a distinct difference between the process used to make such items as rubber latex gloves used in medical facilities and the process by which our products are made, a profound difference in the methods used to clean our products versus other latex products, and a difference in the manufacturing standards in which our mattresses and pillows are held.