History & Philosophy
Our History
I founded Dawn Latex Beds in 1986. I was just 21 years old. It took courage and dedication. With virtually no financial support I had to really back myself that against all odds I could do it. Now over 30 years later, I look back on those humble beginnings fondly and with gratitude for the youthful enthusiasm which inspired me to get to where I am today. I have always believed that if you work hard, consistently strive for the best quality and always put your customers first you are guaranteed success.
My passion is working with beautiful woods, making only top quality furniture that customers can enjoy for their whole life time and pass to future generations. Our highly durable Latex Mattresses match perfectly the longevity of all our bed frames and furniture products. My passion for high quality manufacturing ensures all the products are made to the highest possible standard. Quality customer service is also paramount. From the first moment the customer contacts us and then right through the whole process of selecting the right bed, we guarantee you the best and most attentive service.
Latex Mattresses and Posture Slat Support Frames
Posture Slats are upward curving laminated timber slats. Designed in Europe, the wooden sprung posture slat was developed over 50 years ago after research showed that metal springs may have a negative impact on sleep health. This led to a revolution in sleeping products. Today, millions of people sleep on Latex Mattresses with posture slat support systems, especially in Europe where they constitute over 80% of new bed sales.
We have made significant improvements to the basic posture slat system, in both materials and added features, ensuring a world class Latex Mattress support system. The posture slat systems are fitted to open frame constructions, ensuring better breathability.
Access is unrestricted so maintenance and cleaning become easier. Also, the slats are easily adjusted so that each person can fine tune their own support system.
The increasing popularity of Posture Slat supports required a mattress to complement them. The Natural Latex mattress, featuring breathability, flexibility and durability is the perfect match.
Our Latex Mattress has a unique split density latex core, which provides for individual needs on each side of the bed.
Latex Mattresses and Posture Slat Support Frames
Posture Slats are upward curving laminated timber slats. Designed in Europe, the wooden sprung posture slat was developed over 50 years ago after research showed that metal springs may have a negative impact on sleep health. This led to a revolution in sleeping products. Today, millions of people sleep on Latex Mattresses with posture slat support systems, especially in Europe where they constitute over 80% of new bed sales.
We have made significant improvements to the basic posture slat system, in both materials and added features, ensuring a world class Latex Mattress support system. The posture slat systems are fitted to open frame constructions, ensuring better breathability. Access is unrestricted so maintenance and cleaning become easier. Also, the slats are easily adjusted so that each person can fine tune their own support system.
The increasing popularity of Posture Slat supports required a mattress to complement them. The Natural Latex mattress, featuring breathability, flexibility and durability is the perfect match.
Our Latex Mattress has a unique split density latex core, which provides for individual needs on each side of the bed.
Latex Mattresses
Natural Latex Mattresses were initially produced by the Dunlop Rubber Company early in the 1930’s. However, after WW2, the natural rubber supply was restricted and the Latex Mattress market declined. Its resurgence followed the popularity of the posture slat support bases. Recently, Natural Latex Mattresses have become a popular and reputable option in the bedding industry. Since 2000, the market for Natural Latex Mattresses has boomed and continues to grow significantly each year.
Whilst the Dunlop Process has been refined over time, the Natural Latex Mattresses we make today still use the same principles with only pure 100% natural latex polymers.
Our 30th Anniversary
Established over 30 Years
Dawn Latex Mattresses has been is business since 1986 and is still run today by owner manager Brett Craig . To help celebrate this achievement we are offering a special commemorative limited edition of Bespoke Latex Mattress Bed Frames.
With your choice of design and timber, your latex bed will be hand crafted and custom built to your individual requirements.
Special timbers like Jarrah, Walnut, Cherry, Myrtle, Maple, Blackwood and Oak are available. Traditional joinery techniques such as Dovetails can be crafted into the design and can also be used as the dismantle feature of the bed frames. Choose from our range of custom designed legs and headboards.
Factory Showroom
Latex Mattresses Factory Showroom
You can view our full range of products in our beautiful showroom, which reflects our commitment to providing quality and care in all we do. Whether you are living in Adelaide or just visiting, come see us for the highest quality bedding in Australia. As you come through the door, you will be impressed by the stunning ambience created by the extensive display of stylish products. You can explore the full designer range of over 50 lovingly crafted natural timber bed frames supporting a luxurious variety of 100% Natural Latex Mattresses. Take your time to browse, and we will take all the time you need to advise and assist you to your ultimate bedding choice. Our wide range of sophisticated, modern designs means you will find the perfect Latex Bed for you: one to match your lifestyle and your budget.
Our showroom is close to the CBD, with free car parking.
Our service is factory direct. No middleman means you make a real saving.
Dawn Natural Latex Beds wishes you: Shop and Enjoy.
Design Philosophy
Simple
Our designs are inspired by the simple beauty of solid Timber. We understand how stressful life can get, and the clean, sculpted lines of our designs will enhance a relaxing atmosphere. The warmth of natural timber is always aesthetically appealing and therapeutic.
Functional
Not only does your design need to look great; it needs to provide a product that works the way it is supposed to. Simple and durable designs are the most effective way of achieving functionality. Effective designs make sure that every component works in perfect harmony with each other.
Efficiency
We use energy efficient materials throughout the entire manufacturing process, from the initial selection to the final product. We keep an eye always on our criteria of durability and bio degradable properties. We see no point in turning out an inferior product, which will ultimately cost you more or compromise your health and negatively affect the environment.
Integrated and Flexible Design Systems
You go through different phases in your life. You don’t want to have to go out and buy a new bed with each change. The bed you buy from us is a bed for life. You can change the functionality and aesthetics of your Dawn Latex Bed whenever you like. Because every part of your bed is fully integrated with our whole product range, you can add or change the setup of your bed without having to fully replace it. When you’ve decided on your preferred type of bed frame, you can easily complement it by choosing from hundreds of different head and foot boards and leg options
Budget
Our integrated design system also offers you a Build to Budget option. You don’t have to wait to go shopping for your perfect bed. You can start with the basic bed frame and add features over time depending on your budget. If you take this option, you have the security of our commitment that all the parts are the one price, whether purchased up front or at a later date
Economical Design
Our integrated design system ensures that you buy only as you need, so nothing is wasted. You have the satisfaction of knowing that your actions result in the highest level of Economic Sustainability for you and the environment.
Most furniture these days is built to last only a short time, which has a negative impact on you and the environment. Our beds are the exact opposite! They are created with the highest quality natural sustainable materials, ensuring a healthier you and a healthier environment
Business Philosophy
This is our simple business philosophy:
To bring you the highest quality Latex Mattresses and bed frames, with optimum sleeping comfort and attractive design, all at the most competitive price.
We focus on our Eco For Life’ philosophy, which means we can offer the healthiest possible Natural Latex Mattresses and bed frames with the smallest possible carbon footprint.
We strive for ongoing success to ensure support for our customers into the future
Sustainable Materials
Bio Varnish:
The natural environmentally friendly finish for our Bed Frames.
We polish all our solid timber bed frames with 2 coats of Natural Bio Varnish for a truly beautiful and durable finish. Bio Varnish is a 100% natural non toxic material. It does not off-gas or smell like conventional furniture finishes. Chemical lacquers are dangerous to produce and use, and they continue to poison your sleeping environment and home for as long as you use them. That is not the end of the damage they do. They are not bio-degradable, so when they reach the land fill, they continue to release toxins into the environment, which poisons our planet. Have you ever walked into a furniture store and been repulsed by a horrible chemical smell? You are probably getting a whiff of the collective toxic gases being released from the chemicals in the furniture lacquers. Our Bio Vanish has a fragrant lemon balm smell on application but no after smells and no off-gassing. It is totally safe to use, and is fully bio-degradable. The perfect choice for your new bed frame and all the furniture in your home
Sustainable Materials Only
At Dawn Natural Latex Beds we use only the healthiest and highest quality natural materials, ensuring all aspects of our business have true sustainability
Using Natural Resources
Beautiful Natural Timber is one of the world’s most treasured and resourceful materials. At Dawn Latex Beds we value it for its ambience and life force. Working with natural timbers inspires us to craft furniture that enhances their natural beauty and fully utilizes their inherent versatility, warmth and strength.
Committed to using Sustainable Native Australian Timbers from responsibly managed forests, Dawn Latex Beds guarantee you the best in sustainable practice. You can enjoy your ownership of our quality hardwood timber furniture with a clear conscience, knowing that our materials come from a properly managed source. Not only do we commit to limiting our impact on the natural environment, we also help to regrow these resources.
For more than 30 years Dawn Natural Latex Beds has been a proud financial supporter of Trees For Life, a South Australian organization, which supplies native seeds and seedlings to volunteer planters. By purchasing from us, you increase our donations, which have helped to plant thousands of trees, contributing to the sustainability of our precious forests.
Renewing Sustainability
Our Natural Latex Mattresses are all made from 100% Natural Rubber Latex. The milky white sap juice is tapped from the Rubber Tree (Havea Brasiliensis) without damaging the tree in any way.
Natural latex Rubber is truly one of Nature’s most miraculous gifts. Not only is it a natural resource, requiring very little energy to produce, but it is almost renewable instantly, which means that it is possible to tap the same tree over 2,000 times in its lifetime. At the same time the life force of the tree is contributing back to the earth’s biosphere, which creates a healthy eco-system for all of us. Also, when the Rubber Tree has finished its life cycle of giving sap it can then be harvested for its valuable timber resource to make furniture. This makes the Rubber Tree one of the world’s most sustainable and economical resources.
Tencel covers Sleeping Naturally
Natural Latex Mattresses have unmatched comfort and breathing properties, with the best support features. We enhance these characteristics by using 100% Natural Tencel quilting in our mattress covers which are removable and washable. The Tencel quilted pad is covered top and bottom by strong 100% cotton fabric. The Tencel is made from 100% eucalyptus fibre which has unique cooling properties, where as synthetic materials can cause you to sweat resulting in an uncomfortable sleep. You spend about a third of your life in bed, so you want to know that the bed you buy gives you the greatest comfort possible. When you sleep comfortably your body renews itself more efficiently; you conserve energy and wake more refreshed.
Posture Slat Support
Consistent with our sustainability policy, our Posture Slat Support Systems are made from 100% plantation Birchwood and recycled materials.
At Dawn Natural Latex Beds we are always committed to the highest levels of Sustainable Integrity. You will get the best sleep knowing you have done something positive for our environment