Evaluate Mattress Specs

Buying a queen size medium firm mattress from a local craftsman for USD$2500 and want to make sure I’m not getting ripped off. These are the specs.

Layers top to bottom (32cm depth altogether):

  • First layer: Merino wool fabric with 300gsm wool filling and 24mm of super soft foam (polyfoam) all quilted together
  • Second layer: 25mm of 100% natural Talalay latex
  • 704 pocket springs with 1.8 gauge in firm zone and 1.6 gauge in soft zone
  • 150x90mm foam box walls with 29-400 grade polyfoam (29kg/m3 density and 400 ILD)

Can you see any weak points in this mattress? Want to make sure it will last long. Any feedback much appreciated!

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Guages for springs go from 12g to 18g, there aren’t decimals. A lower number is generally thicker and stronger and the higher number is thinner wire.

The weakest part of the mattress is the super soft foam in the top, but most mattresses have that. The wool that’s in the top should help improve the longevity of that foam.

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Hi Harmont!

Welcome to our Mattress Forum :slight_smile:

The foam components seem a bit thin to me. What’s the overall thickness of the comfort + support layer, including the wool?

NikkiTMU

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24mm/25mm = 1 inch top foam quilted with a wool fabric
1" of Talalay Latex
1.8mm = 16 gauge, 1.6mm = 15 gauge
8" coils

I assume your craftsman uses 1" base foam, so your mattress is going to be 12". Where are you from as you use metric units.?

Are you getting ripped off? This depends on the local market and your choices. $500 for case + $200 for Talalay + $300 for coils + $100 for edge case foam = $1000. In the US, the labor costs more than the components. Add $1000 for his work. So, thats about $2000.

That actually sounds like a solid build overall, and definitely not a “rip-off” on the surface—but there are a couple of things I’d look at more closely before committing, especially at $2,500.

The good first: a latex + pocket coil hybrid with wool quilting is generally a durable and comfortable design. Zoned coils are a nice touch for support, and Talalay latex is a high-quality material. So the foundation of the mattress is good.

Where I’d be a bit cautious is the top comfort layer. That 24mm “super soft” polyfoam is likely going to be the first thing that wears out. Even in well-built mattresses, softer foams tend to compress over time, and since it’s right on top, it can lead to body impressions and reduced comfort sooner than expected.

Also, the latex layer is only about 1 inch thick, which means you won’t get the full durability and pressure relief benefits latex is known for. Many longer-lasting builds use thicker latex layers (closer to 2–3 inches), so here it’s more of a comfort add-on than a primary layer.

The coil count and foam encasement are decent, but more mid-range than premium so for this price, I’d ideally expect slightly stronger specs or more latex.

If you really like the feel and trust the craftsman, it could still be a good buy but I’d definitely ask:

What’s the density of that top foam?
Can the mattress be opened or layers replaced later?
Is there an option to increase the latex thickness?

If you’re also exploring other options, you might want to compare with some modern Mattress in a Box / vacuum-packed mattress designs. A lot of newer hybrids focus more on durable comfort layers and balanced support, and they’re easier to handle/setup as well.

Overall: good base design, but the longevity will likely come down to that top foam layer. If that’s high quality (or replaceable), you’re in much better shape.

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Thank you everybody for the feedback!

One important detail I missed to mention is that this mattress is double-sided. So there’s another layer of wool, foam and latex on the other side, which addresses some of the thickness and durability concerns.

The “super soft foam” is polyfoam, which my understanding is more durable than the memory foam, but I will try to find out exactly what the density is.

I find the number of springs on a low side a bit. Almighty Internet says that premium mattresses have 1000 to 2000 springs, but not sure how much truth is in that.

I’m from Australia, so everything is in metric units. In a similar way labour here is very expensive. This shop is family business with 75 years of history. I picked it because they are very transparent about the process and materials, compared to buying a popular brand where there is almost no way to work out exactly what the product is made of.

Hey Harmont.

Picking a quality shop is everything, so I’m glad you found one that is committed to transparency and quality.

The fact that it’s flippable actually does factor in, and above all, the most important thing is that you’re happy with the product. If it feels right, and is in your budget, then go for it.

NikkiTMU

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Exactly. Im sure Australia is not as full of options as America. You can flip the mattress once a month or everu two months and itll last for years and years

Two sided mattress is worth the price if you are happy with the quality and the comfort. Compare your future mattress with those sold on ausbeds, you get an idea.
Number of springs don’t tell much; coil geometry (number of coils, gauge, preload, number of rounds, the diameter of the each spring, etc) is needed to judge coils.

Number of springs does always mean something, but 704 for a base spring unit is not very high. (very wide diameter spring) . This is an entry level spring unit. Our opening price point unit has 768 and that’s a 2.5" diameter spring.

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