I have run in to an issue in my mattress search that seems to be a common occurrence for many members of this forum - I am not comfortable with the lack of product knowledge coming from many of the people I have dealt with at the majority of retailers I have contacted or visited. I have a fairly high comfort level in the overall quality of the products that I am considering purchasing, but I am not confident in the advice coming from the sales associates about which is best for me. This âproblemâ seems to have been exasperated even further while exploring the option of designing a mattress to my specs or building one from a variety of components.
I have found a foam wholesaler and mattress manufacturer within a reasonable driving distance from my home that is able to build me a custom mattress from a wide range of components at a very reasonable cost. I am looking for some advice as to whether or not anything about the layering/construction of the configuration below that stands out as something that could be problematic for two people, both under 200 lbs, who are primarily side sleepers and prefer a medium-soft support factor:
3" 100% dunlop natural latex, ILD 24
2" of 2 lb HD foam, 26 ILD
4" of 2 lb HD foam, 32 ILD
And 3" border of 2lb HD foam, 38 ILD for added edge support
The 32 ILD bottom layer is available in 38 ILD if that makes more sense in the âprogressiveâ approach to building a mattress. The thickness of the foam layers can also also be adjusted to be 3" each. For example, I am sure there is some validity to consider 3" of 26 ILD and 3" of 38 ILD⌠I just donât know what configuration makes the most sense for us, and neither does the manufacturer.
for reference: I tried 2" of this latex on top of 5" of the 26 ILD foam (with another identical 2" latex layer on the bottom; flippable model) and found it to be slightly too firm
Lastly, any opinions on the firm border? In theory it seems like it makes sense, but I donât know if thereâs validity to this or if itâs merely a gimmick. Elimination the option would reduce the cost. Please advise if you feel thereâs value to addressing this last question as a new topic/thread altogether.