Hi TangledupnBigBlue,
[quote]My question arises from the differences in the density of the base foam. In the Bowles G-6000 the base foam density is 1.8 Lbs HD foam which I believe you have said is the standard; however, the BB Bamboo Bliss features 2.17 HD foam.
The cost difference is roughly $100 more per twin mattress (we are buying 2 to create a split king on an adustable base)for the BB. My question then is does the difference in the base foam justify the cost differential?[/quote]
There is more about the most important parts of the “value” of a mattress purchase in post #13 here that can help you make more meaningful comparisons between mattresses.
I don’t know the specifics of all the materials and components in the design of the G-6000 so I can’t really make any meaningful comments about it or how it compares to another mattress because it would depend on all the specifics of both mattresses (not just on any difference in density between the base foams) and on any of the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you. If you can provide the specifics of the materials and components in the G-6000 (see this article) then I’d certainly be happy to make some comments about the materials inside it or the mattress as a whole or some of the pros and cons of each mattress.
Based on their description here … it uses a combination of latex and memory foam in the comfort layers (2" of each) which is a different design than the Bamboo Bliss which has 3" of Talalay latex in the comfort layers so they really aren’t an “apples to apples” comparison.
Phoenix