After just about 10 days on the new mattress I can definitely say Iām a happy camper. The innerspring/latex combination gives just the support to cushion ratio I was looking for, not to mention the coolness factor which is wonderful. The soreness in my right shoulder is reduced, my hips and knees no longer ache after 10 mins in bed. GREAT!
The 7" foundation is made of solid white pine and ensures a firm mattress experience! We got the Leggett & Platt Platinum mattress protector which says it is waterproof and breathable. So far the breathable part seems true. It is thin stretchy terry on one side, some kind of coating on the other side. The Fox salesman swore it was breathable so I got it. So far, so good. I just donāt like the plasticky sound it makes against the mattress.
I have been considering a wool mattress pad and after reading the various posts and comments about them will probably go with 45th St Beddingās pad, as I really donāt want an extra moisture barrier per se as in the Dormeir. I tried the old poly fill pad from the other bed for a few nights but even sleeping only with the sheet felt too warm, so off it came.
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I have been considering a wool mattress pad and after reading the various posts and comments about them will probably go with 45th St Beddingās pad, as I really donāt want an extra moisture barrier per se as in the Dormeir.[/quote]
There is no moisture barrier in the Dormeir; itās just wool and terry cotton.
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I have been considering a wool mattress pad and after reading the various posts and comments about them will probably go with 45th St Beddingās pad, as I really donāt want an extra moisture barrier per se as in the Dormeir.[/quote]
There is no moisture barrier in the Dormeir; itās just wool and terry cotton.[/quote]
Oops! Maybe I am confusing it with another wool pad. Then perhaps the Dormeir would be ideal. People do seem happy with it.
[quote=āmagpieā post=39733][quote=āMadrigalā post=39731]
I have been considering a wool mattress pad and after reading the various posts and comments about them will probably go with 45th St Beddingās pad, as I really donāt want an extra moisture barrier per se as in the Dormeir.[/quote]
There is no moisture barrier in the Dormeir; itās just wool and terry cotton.[/quote]
Now I remember why the confusion: it was my assumption since it is actually called a mattress protector.
There are different types of mattress protectors (vs mattress pads) which each have different degrees of protection against moisture (waterproof vs water resistant vs moisture absorbing), their effect on the āfeelā of a mattress, and on their effect on the sleeping temperature of your mattress.
There is more about the tradeoffs involved when you are choosing between the different types of mattress protectors in post #89 here.
The St Dormeir is a very popular choice because itās thinner than most other cotton/wool mattress protectors so it will have less effect on the āfeelā of the mattress, is āwater resistantā which for most people would be āenoughā protection, and with the wool can also have a positive effect on temperature regulation compared to other less breathable mattress protectors.
Went ahead and ordered the St Dormeir from the snuggledown site. Should get it by Wednesday and I canāt wait![/quote]
I am confident you will be very happy with it.
Just when I thought Iād go down to the local Leonās and pick up whateverās on sale, I discovered this site. What an excellent source of information, it has made me a better shopper. Now I have a mattress from MFC at the top of my list.
Iām glad you found us and that the site could help you
Iām looking forward to finding out what you end up deciding (although based on your mention of a discount it sounds like you are considering a mattress purchase from Spindle who is a member of the site in the Boston area).
Thank you for offering the information on The Mattress Underground. It is very helpful. We visited Mattress-To-Go in Shelby Township, MI and are buying a King Koil mattress from them. Jeff Scheuer the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. We are thankful for Jeff and how he helped us. By the way we drove an hour and a half to get to his store from our home, but the trip was worth it. We are confident that we have the best mattress for our needs for the money. Plus we received the 5% discount.
Thank you again for The Mattress Underground and connecting us with Jeff.
