Natural rubber is made by extracting latex – the liquid sap – from certain types of trees and other plants. While most latex is sourced from the Hevea brasiliensis tree, aka the rubber tree, over 2,500 varieties of trees and plants (including dandelions) produce the right kind of sap.

What is Natural Rubber Used for? Natural rubber is used in applications requiring a high level of wear and heat resistance. Thanks to its strength and compressibility, natural rubber is used in engineering applications, like Rubber massage balls, Rubber yoga mats, Tires, springs, bearings, rubber bands, and adhesives.