I’ve had a year of trying to find the right mattress. I’m in my 60s, around 125lbs, and have a genetic brittle bone disease so lots of pressure point issues due to old fractures and surgeries - especially my shoulders. Tried tempurpedic adapt medium hybrid and it never softened up enough. Constant shoulder pain, needed pain meds to sleep. Comfort exchanged for a soft luxe and it was the most uncomfortable bed I’ve slept on. I tried a long time, then gave up and went into debt to start over- got a Helix Midnight Luxe - again too firm. Did the comfort exchange to the sunset luxe and I’m sleeping well but waking with numb hands and not really a fan of how soft it is. Best sleep I’ve had all year was at someone else’s house on a Beauty Rest Pressure Smart 2.0 plush. I loved that bed. But I read the reviews and ugh. I have one more comfort exchange or return with Helix. I have learned I seem to like a firm or medium firm supportive mattress but with some sort of contouring pressure relief on top. Went to a local store and the most comfortable bed seemed to be the Serta Perfect Sleeper Knox Plush Hybrid. But again - reviews are worrisome. Help?? I have I guess around $2000 when I return the sunset luxe. Because of my brittle bones and I’m a side sleeper and I need edge support - I’m looking for a mattress that doesn’t exist I think.
Thanks for reaching out, and I completely understand the “mattress paralysis” after doing so much research—it’s very common!
Our Select Sleep Hybrid Latex mattress is built a bit differently than many hybrids you may have tried in stores. It consists of a 3" layer of GOLS-certified organic Dunlop latex (soft density) over 6" individually pocketed coils. The coils are 16-gauge, with firmer 15-gauge edge support coils around the perimeter for better stability. The mattress is then finished with an organic cotton knit cover with about an inch of wool quilted into the top panel.
The biggest difference you’ll notice compared to a memory foam hybrid is the feel of the comfort layer. Memory foam tends to allow you to sink in slowly and “hold” your body, while latex is more responsive and buoyant, meaning it contours for pressure relief but also gently pushes back to support you. Many people describe latex as feeling more “on the mattress” rather than “in the mattress.”
Latex is also a more open-celled foam, which allows for better airflow. Because of this, it generally sleeps cooler than memory foam, which can trap and retain body heat. Another advantage is durability—latex comfort layers typically last significantly longer than memory foam before softening or breaking down.
In terms of comfort, the 3" soft Dunlop layer over pocketed coils provides a great balance of pressure relief and support for most sleepers under about 250 lbs. From the feedback we receive from customers, individuals under roughly 200 lbs tend to describe the feel as medium, while those over 200 lbs often describe it as medium-plush. The softer latex layer helps relieve pressure points, while the firmer coil support underneath keeps the spine properly aligned.
At 125 lbs and primarily a side sleeper, this type of setup generally provides very good shoulder and hip pressure relief while still maintaining support.
The good news is that our king size Select Sleep Hybrid also falls within your budget. The current price is $1,449 for a king, and members of the Mattress Underground can use the 5% discount code MUG5 at checkout as well.
If you have any other questions about latex vs. memory foam or mattress configurations, feel free to ask—I’m always happy to help!
Jeremy
SleepEZ
Thank you for the quick response. I’m going to try lying on some latex mattresses to see how it feels to my body. The feeling of pushing back against my shoulder was what I didn’t like in the Midnight Luxe, but this may be a different kind of pushing back. I do have one follow up question - wool anywhere near my body gets me itching to distraction. So wondering about that wool layer? Thanks!
That’s a great question. The wool used in our mattresses is quilted inside the top cover panel, so you would not have direct contact with it. The wool is layered between the cotton fabric and the quilting, which means your body is only in contact with the cotton surface of the cover.
Over the years, we have sold mattresses to customers who mentioned having sensitivities or mild allergies to wool, and to date we have not had any returned due to reactions. Of course, that is not a guarantee that it could never affect someone, but historically it has not been an issue for our customers.
That said, some customers simply prefer to avoid wool altogether and instead use a stretch cotton, non-quilted encasement. In those cases, we have recommended a non-affiliated company called Foam Order. They offer cotton, non-quilted zippered mattress encasements that many customers have used successfully with latex mattresses. Their website is www.FoamOrder.com, and most of the feedback we’ve received from customers who purchased covers there has been positive.
Please let me know if you have any other questions—I’m always happy to help.
Jeremy
SleepEZ
I think the sleepez would be worth trying. Latex is more of a buoyant pushback rather than what the midnight was doing. Its allowing you to sink in while still holding you up. The wool would also balance that and give a comforting effect.