5’2" female, 130 lbs, side sleeper with back /neck/shoulder pains. I sleep very HOT in my peri-menopausal years.
Live in CANADA.
I’ve tried several types of mattresses over the past two years and am getting closer to what I think works for me.
I’ve tried all Talalay Latex and hated it. Much too firm even with 19" ILD at 2" for the top layer. Tried all kinds of configurations with the layers. Purchased from a local place.
Tried Logan and Cove - too firm.
Currently in trial with Ghostbed Flex. Too firm. They sent a gel foam topper but it’s too hot and stays compressed. I bought a twin gel topper zoned for my kids bed and it slept much cooler. The one they sent seems to be the kind used as a mattress layer, seems cheaper.
I’ve purchased various toppers and ended up with a few that I couldn’t return or sell, so now I’m considering just doing a DIY with I have and buying a few more components.
I have the following:
3" Dunlop Latex (I’m not sure of the ILD but it was a topper and much too hot and a bit firm). From Sleep on Latex.
2" Convoluted Talalay (19 ILD) from Flobeds. [Felt too firm as a topper. I also don’t like the feel of latex).
3" Gel foam topper (Ghostbed) [a bit too hot].
I would have to purchase a Core base but am not sure what.
MFC has this that seems to make sense:
Size: QUEEN
Thickness: 4"
Foam Type: HR 2.75LB / 34 ILD FIRM
And for the Cover:
Either Bamboo or Tencel (whichever is cooler)
*Does any of this make sense for a DIY ?
The closest to comfort I felt was with the Ghostbed, but it’s still too firm and if I exchange for a plush, it’s a final sale and over $1,000 more expensive. I was very tempted with all the cooling technology, pressure point relief, etc. but it’s probably just marketing hype.
I’ve already lost money in this quest and tons of time. I just want restful sleep no matter what it takes.