While I’m testing out my build, I wanted to make note (so I’m easily able to find it in the future) of a post by @phoenix that most clearly explained that key aspects/purpose of the layers of a mattress I’m considering as I “build” my mattress: post #4 here.
As well as this The Basic Functions of a Mattress article (and those linked from it).
I’m very confident that (for me) I’ve got:
- a good bottom “support” layer in the 8" 15.5g Quad Coils - stopping the most heavy parts from sinking too far
- a good “transition” layer with the 3" QuadMini - helping both with heavy parts sinking in too far and filling in the secondary support “gaps” (to me I term it as this feels like it is “conforming” to me really well)
Now I’m working on finding a good top “comfort” layer for me, that I feel gives “just enough” pressure relief for the hips and (particularly for me) the shoulders when I’m on my side but also does not mess up my alignment/support when I’m on my back. I’ll update when I get that layer figured out. 