I want to report the configuration i’ve put together for criticism. I weigh 120lbs and i sleep on my side and wish to obtain optimal price/performance. I find that the queen size is optimal for me.
I’ll be using the “Zinus Upholstered Square Stitched Platform Bed with Wooden Slats, Queen”
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W4DCTK0/ref=psdc_3248804011_t2_B00NHWGGWE
$150
The slates are 4.5 inches apart it seems according to a customer on amazon. A footboard is useless for me. i like a headboard for sitting up for stuff like reading or something.
Top layer:
21 ILD “Celsion” Blended Talalay 2" from sleeplikeabear.com (this is from talalay global)
CELSION TALALAY LATEX TOPPERS: THE COOLEST LATEX WITH PCM, Made in USA – SleepLikeABear.com
$393
i initially felt that i would like “100% natural talalay” for the top layer for its soft, breathing and consistency but after thinking about it i’ve come to the conclusion that the resiliency may be something that i wouldn’t so much respect. i felt that i may be annoyed with that bounciness. Since it still gets the Oeko-Tex certification, i don’t mind so much the synthetics that go into it. And after all, i read that side sleepers can appreciate softness more so i suppose thats not a problem. I was looking forward to the talalay GL slow response after considering not going with “100% natural” but i see that its no longer in production. i read that “Celsion” is talalay GL fast response, i am supposing that this also has the “memory” properties that are attractive without having the drawbacks of traditional memory foam. I think i want it to be around 24 ILD but it is offered at 21 and 27 and seeing as most side sleepers prefer going softer i’ll go ahead and do that. i may regret this which is acceptable.
Middle layer:
28 ILD dunlop 3" from latexmattressfactory.com (this is from sri lanka)
https://latexmattressfactory.com/products/latex-mattress-topper?variant=17415900353
$309
i feel that this will offer the support i require while having some give, maybe this give is preferable for me. it is priced very attractively.
Bottom layer:
36 ILD 1.5lb polyfoam 3"
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$97
this choice was economical. it also fits within optimal range for the slate distance, the latex would sag between them but i read that polyfoam is good for 5" between slates. it provides extra support without the premium of latex, with this i save at least $200. perhaps this would offer no perceivable difference from another 3" of dunlop. i would like to hear honest feedback regarding this from those that are more knowledgeable than me.
Cover:
“Queen Size SafeRest Premium Hypoallergenic Waterproof Mattress Protector - Vinyl Free”
https://www.amazon.com/SafeRest-Hypoallergenic-Waterproof-Mattress-Protector/dp/B003PWNH4Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494744198&sr=8-3&keywords=mattress+cover
$30
minimal mattress cover, it claims to breathe and not alter the feel of the mattress
total is $979. thanks for your time.