Hi jasesun23,
[quote]You have answers to almost everything Phoenix. I already order the polyfoam base so I’ll end up with some type of latex layer on top. Just curious, how do you think T&N foam layers work. In the picture on their crafting page the middle is yellow and the top and bottom are white
Do you think the middle is the 1.8 density support foam and the white part is the 3.5? That would make the mattress flippable? Or is that only the design color and the mattress should go one way where the 3.5 density foam is on top?
Do they tell you how many inches of 1.8 density foam and how many inches of 3.5 in the 10 inch mattress? I’ll check the review out [/quote]
Their new design only has 2 layers (unlike their old design which had 3 layers … see post #6 here). In the “Ten” the layer is about 3" of the 3.5 lb polyfoam and the bottom 7" is the 1.8 lb polyfoam. In the “Five” the top layer is a little thinner (closer to about 2"). All of their mattresses (both the old and new versions) are one sided with the softer layers on top and the firmer support layers underneath them.
[quote]Lastly, I have my polyfoam base, 2-3 latex top. Can I just put one of these on top of that so not to change the feel of the mattress, but also not sleep directly on the latex, and also throw it into the wash everyone 3 months or so
I’m not personally familiar with either one of these but both of them look more like mattress pads that have a filling material (lyocell and polyester fiber) quilted inside them and appear to be a little thicker than many other mattress protectors and would probably have a bigger effect on the “feel” of a mattress than a thinner mattress protector. There is more about the pros and cons of different types of mattress protectors in post #89 here but it may be worth considering one of the thinner membrane types of protectors which are waterproof, are also washable, and will have little effect on the feel of the mattress. They can be washed on a regular basis along with your sheets.
A mattress protector is always a good idea to protect your mattress from the body fluids and oils that we release each night, from stains and accidents that can invalidate a warranty, and that can be easily removed and washed to keep your sleeping surface in a clean and hygienic condition … the only reason to choose a mattress encasement (see post #2 here) that completely encloses the mattress vs a mattress protector that is 5 sided and fits on the mattress like a fitted sheet would be in the case of more severe dust mite allergies or to protect against bed bugs.
Phoenix