I thought I’d write up a review of my recent purchase. This is also a follow up to my earlier thread: https://forum.mattressunderground.com/t/ecosleep-model-comparisons
Specifications:
1" 19 ILD Talalay latex
2" 24 ILD Talalay latex
7" 33 ILD Acella Flex Polyfoam
It’s advertised as a latex mattress, but as you can see, only the comfort layers are latex. The mattress label states 50% latex, 50% Polyurethane foam. The label also states that it was manufactured by DPC LLC in Whitewater, WI.
Now I also called the company that makes and distributes it. They said the top comfort layers were 14 & 19 ILD. I can’t help but think that’s a mistake. Every other ecosleep latex mattress seems to use 19 & 24 ILD and frankly the layers don’t feel that soft.
Note that Polyfoam ILD is measured differently. It’s generally measured using 4" thick samples vs. 6" think with latex so will feel much firmer that the same ILD for latex.
I have also noticed a zipper going around the bottom of the mattress, so it may be possible to replace layers. I haven’t tried taking it apart myself yet to see.
Availability:
The only place I’ve found this mattress for sale is US-Mattress.
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Packaging:
This comes vacuum packed and rolled. There were no hard folds. Unpacking is relatively easy. I did that myself.
Impressions:
I didn’t have a chance to try this out in person before buying it. I did try several latex mattresses though including PLB Nature and Pamper. In comparison to those I found the 33 ILD Poly base to feel firmer than even the Pamper which is 40 ILD latex. Sometimes it takes a full night’s sleep to really get the feel of a mattress. 15-20 minutes lying on one doesn’t do it justice.
After about a week the latex layers felt slightly less firm than the first night. I suppose that there’s a break in period with any material.
Overall, this is likely best for those wanting firmer support. Personally, for me the comfort layer hasn’t been thick enough. I sleep on my back andI have the mattress set on firm slats under thin particle board.
I’ve added a 1.5" pillowsoft layer with down alternative material to the top and that seems to have done the trick. It feels much better now. I’m surprised that such a minor change made such a difference!
I may look for a more durable layer to add for comfort but for now I’m pretty happy with it. For $832 for a queen, I feel like it’s a good deal. Time will tell how well it holds up long term.
Any suggestions on where to find a 2" pillowsoft latex layer (say 19 ILD 4-5 lb density) that could better replace the down alternate would be appreciated!