Any experience adding bottom support layers / springs to wool or other mattress

[Sensei]

Hey Venus,

Good to see you again and thanks for your question .

Second post on this topic. I haven’t found that much here re wool mattress reviews. Just a few reviews that haven’t left me feeling so great about risking wool / whether it will feel too firm.

I wish there were more consumer posts regarding wool mattress “feel” and performance for your research, Venus. To recap what Nikki and I recommended previously (for those consumers who may be following your posts with similar questions too), there are a number of posts that discuss wool toppers, wool’s performance as a natural fiber, and wool product care in post #2,post #2as well as post #7. Perhaps as your new topic’s question is more specific to wool mattresses, you will receive consumer feedback from a new audience.

I am currently sleeping on a cotton futon over my naturepedic base layers which is firm and somewhat bouncy and it is so far a decent combo. It’s firmer than naturepedic’s firmest comfort (top/ micro coil) layer and it seems to feel good with the firm bottom layer. However, it’s pricey to keep the naturepedic bottom layers and mattress cover. Also, I need a queen mattress for my bed ultimately.

If the cotton futon over your Naturepedic base layers are working better for you, would you be open to replacing the twin size cotton futon with a queen size to complete your setup? Queens are readily available in a variety of thicknesses and prices, and are a popular option for those seeking a more firm mattress alternative

Anyone have experience creating a good springy or supportive bottom for a wool mattress like one from Shepherd’s dream? Or with Shepherd’s dream or other wool mattresses they like?
I’m on the fence about trying a wool mattress since they are so pricey and you can’t return them… but also I really don’t like latex in my mattresses so I question if the latex base that Shepherd’s Dream has will bother me. My body really fights with latex and doesn’t like it, yet this is just a small layer underneath so maybe it won’t be as uncomfortable?

You have many excellent questions that trusted member Shepherd’s Dreamwould be happy to help you with, Venus! They have many years of component design experience both in the wool category and with helping consumers decide whether they are a good match for natural fiber bedding. You may call their toll free number: 1-877-721-8805, use their email contact form, or if you’d rather, our support team can reach out to them for a response to this post. Please let me know if you’d like our help with a call from Shepherd’s Dream’s team.

One other option is to buy springs / pocket coils from DIY Mattress.net website but not sure if these are comfortable and how they might feel under wool mattress. Does anyone have any experience with either of these products? or with setting up support under a wool mattress? I really need some bounce/ support besides just a wood platform and or/ a topper. Open to suggestions for good pocket coils and mattress encasements. Thanks

I’ve been following your similar conversation with on consumers on this point in a different thread and will be interested in hearing more of this pocket coils/ encasement conversation. If you do decide to try a wool mattress, be sure you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines regarding proper foundation support, as wool requires adequate air circulation to maintain its useful life. Good luck Venus and let us know which way you decide to go .

Thanks,
Sensei