Durability: Latex core vs. innerspring with latex comfort layers?

[phoenix]

Hi aaroninalbanyor,

After reading more than I thought I ever would about mattresses (because there was so much more than I ever thought to them!) and going to our local showrooms (which only have the major brands and very few models with latex in the comfort layer) I’d like to get as durable a mattress as possible (to avoid further shopping in the next decade). I’m wondering if inner springs would work their way into, say 19 ILD latex layers for example, and break the comfort layer down FASTER than having a layered latex core mattress?

Innersprings that have connected coils joined with helical wire and lower coil counts will generally have an insulator over the coils to prevent any of the foam layers from sinking into the coils and even out the support surface under the latex. Pocket coils are fabric enclosed and generally have a higher coil count so there would also be no issues or concerns about the latex sinking into the coils. Either way, an innerspring mattress with latex comfort layers is usually a very durable mattress and is a preference for many people.

And then there’s our comfort challenge: I liked medium to firm models (e.g. Tempurpedic Could Select and the Sealy Hybrid Ability Firm) and am a stomach and side sleeper, where as my wife liked soft to medium (Tempurpedic Cloud Supreme and Sealy Trust Cushion) and is a dedicated side sleeper. But it’s been very difficult to find latex mattresses of differing densities in our area to try out; let alone trying to feel out the difference between Dunlop vs. Talalay method varieties.

You’ve probably seen the Portland list here which has some very good options and post #2 here also has a few options in the rest of Oregon state including the Eugene area.

Do you know of anyone making adjustable latex beds that allow for the couple’s split in our area? Flexus Comfort and Design Sleep both offer great blends of things we think we’d like but we can’t lie on them to be sure :S

There is a Savvy Rest dealer in Eugene that offers split layering (in the second list) but I don’t know off the top of my head if any of the others offer split layering (you would need to call and find out).

Phoenix