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[Sensei]

Hey teenyhoudini,

Thanks for your reply !

Yes, I’ve always slept with a mattress protector, but the fitted sheet style since it’s easy to take on and off. I’m looking at this one because it’s supposed to be waterproof, breathable, AND silent, which sounds too good to be true, but I guess I’ll find out.

My apologies for the delayed response, teenyhoudini (BTW, excellent username ). Thanks for including the mattress protector link; the bamboo-derived fabrication seems interesting. Let us know how that plays out, including the “silent” claims of its use.

I am still doing some research on the beds I’m most interested in. I chatted with someone at SleepEZ and they directed me to a store local to me where I could try out latex mattresses that would be similar in feel to theirs. However, the person I chatted with also said that the cover of the 360 hybrid would give it a firmer feel and add more surface tension, so it would be less conforming and provide less pressure relief. As a side sleeper, both of those things are important to me, so it’s sounding more and more like a latex hybrid may not be for me.

You may want to review this recent Sleep EZ post response regarding their covers:

"Please keep in mind that we ship our mattress covers out to be quite tight, because we understand that the cover will break in a bit over the first 2 months. As the cover breaks in, the fabric and stitching will relax and once that happens, you will sink into the mattress more, making for a softer feel and more pressure relief"

I may go to the store they recommended anyway just to try it out, but I’m definitely leaning more towards getting the Nest ASH. I called them to get some of their specifications and they told me that they do actually sell just the 3" comfort layer for $189 for a queen size which is around the same price point as some really good mattress toppers, so that’s definitely good information to know for the future. The only thing I’m concerned about is the 1" of 3lb foam they have between the thicker support layer and the coils. That can’t be replaced without cutting the mattress open, and while it won’t degrade as quickly as the top support layer, it will eventually degrade. Hopefully it lasts long enough to get a good long life out of the mattress.

NB’s 1" SmartFlow Support Foam’s 3lb. density is well within the highest grade of polyfoam, ensuring that it should have a longer useful life in its role as a transition layer in the mattress. HD/ HR foams are often used between the upper comfort layers and support core in this manner and serve as a buffer, adding another inch of foam between the comfort materials and the mattress’s support area. Unless you’re working with a DIY setup, a transition layer of any material is generally glued to the support base and to your point, non-replaceable.

[quote]One thing I have been curious about but haven’t been able to find an answer to, is a queen size mattress inherently softer than a full size, being that the materials are spread out across a bigger surface area? I know there are more coils in a queen to offer equivalent support, but it kind of feels like a more compact amount of materials would result in a firmer feel.
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If there is any “feel” difference across the area of a full vs. a queen, it would be more in the sense of being more “luxurious” and spacious and not necessarily that either is softer than the other. Also, the user involved will perceive the two sizes differently, as age, body type, sleep positions, etc. combined are part of the overall experience.

You’re doing a good job with your showroom visits, teenyhoudini; any news on your findings?

Thanks,
Sensei