100% Natural Talalay vs Synthetic Talalay vs 100% Dunlop

[The_Toddler]

@Phoenix

I believe the article you’re searching for is in post #2 here (which you may have already read), but it summarizes in one place the characteristics of synthetic, blended and natural Talalay.

Yes, but I got confused because most of the references there or above talk about SBR, which is 100% synthetic, right? Or is there no such thing as 100% synthetic talalay? I just wanted to be sure that was was said about SBR above was applicable to blended latex.

Yes, that makes perfect sense. In the combination you tried that was the more “medium” of your group, it provided for you the best balance between conforming and support.

How much of that feeling do you think was influenced by the cover? Since I plan to order from an online retailer, I can get the same latex, but not quite the same cover. It was a Savvy Rest cover I tried in person, but your previous comments indicated theirs is probably a little tighter than other natural covers I would find elsewhere.

My best advice is to go by your personal results from testing the combinations in person. Were you able to compare a blended and natural Talalay of the same ILD from the same manufacturer side by side? All latex will generally be a quite durable material, and I wouldn’t be able to predict if you would be able to discern the difference between a blended Talalay and a natural of a similar ILD. Some people can tell the difference or they prefer the natural for personal reasons, so there really wouldn’t be an incorrect choice here. Both types would be breathable and supportive, with the natural theoretically getting a bit firmer than the blended when compressed past 25% or so of its thickness. The alignment that is important to you (which is also what I would have you prioritize) will be derived mostly from the innerspring unit you are using. Durability between the two layers should be comparable.

Sadly, no, I don’t think there’s a place I could go to test them side by side. (Maybe a foam dealer, but I wouldn’t go in there if I have no intention of doing business with them.) But I think I have enough info now to start calling the online retailers. Thanks!