Hi there,
I am located in Western NY and I’ve begun my mattress search at Jamestown Mattress, after doing a decent amount of reading here. I’ve read through most of the guides, that massive “start here” type post you made with all the links to different threads, and I also searched the forums for more specific information such as all the threads mentioning Jamestown Mattress.
If it matters, I’m a slim-build, late 20s male, sitting around 175 lbs, in decent shape (and improving,) with some lower back issues that I’ve managed to drastically reduce through proper stretching and core strengthening. I have postural issues that I really need to get worked out (anterior pelvic tilt, and computer guy posture) I currently sleep on a fairly firm twin innerspring mattress which I believe just uses a pillow-top for comfort (nothing fancy to be sure.) I am primarily a back sleeper, but probably about 30% of the time I’m also on my front. I side-sleep occasionally, but it’s far less important.
These threads made me a bit nervous about what I’d find at Jamestown Matress:
Polyurethane in the quilting
Another one mentioning the polyfoam
Still, I decided to stop in and see for myself. When I dropped in and inquired after mattresses using latex for comfort layers, and either innerspring or latex support layers (I’ve never liked memory foam, and I don’t want much polyfoam for obvious reasons,) I was directed to the Majestic Dream (Innerspring support layer w/ latex comfort layer) and the Heavenly Cloud firm and Heavenly Cloud plush (latex support layer w/ latex comfort layer.) All 3 felt like options that may interest me, so I’ll need to go back for further testing.
In the meantime, I called one of the key members in the mattress production process (Steve) who emailed me the detailed specs upon my request. They are listed, below.
[b][u]Majestic Dream: http://www.jamestownmattress.com/majestic-dream/[/u][/b]
Quilted Panel:
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2” Plush Polyurethane Foam – 1.8 lb. density – 21 ILD
Comfort Padding Layer:
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Thick Polyester Fiber Pad – 1.8 oz per sq ft polyester fiber pad – 1” thick
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1” Plush Polyurethane Foam – 1.5 lb. density – 15 ILD
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2” 100% Natural Medium Firmness Latex – Dunlop – 100% natural latex imported in from Sri Lanka - http://www.arpicolatexfoam.com/ - 24 – 26 ILD.
Back Support System:
High Density Polyurethane Foam Encasement – 1.8 lb density – 60 ILD
[b][u]Heavenly Cloud Soft: http://www.jamestownmattress.com/plus-latex-one-sided-heavenly-cloud-mattress/[/u][/b]
Quilted Panel:
Same polyurethane foam as in the Majestic Dream above
Comfort Padding Layer:
2” 100% Natural Super Soft Latex – Dunlop – 100% natural latex imported in from Sri Lanka - http://www.arpicolatexfoam.com/ - 14 – 16 ILD
Back Support System:
High Density Polyurethane Foam Encasement – 1.8 lb density – 60 ILD
6” 100% Natural Medium Firmness Latex – Dunlop – 100% natural latex imported in from Sri Lanka - http://www.arpicolatexfoam.com/ - 24 – 26 ILD.
[b][u]Heavenly Cloud Firm: http://www.jamestownmattress.com/firm-latex-one-sided-heavenly-cloud-mattress/[/u][/b]
Quilted Panel:
Same polyurethane foam as in the Majestic Dream above
Comfort Padding Layer:
2” 100% Natural Medium Firmness Latex – Dunlop – 100% natural latex imported in from Sri Lanka - http://www.arpicolatexfoam.com/ - 24 – 26 ILD.
Back Support System:
High Density Polyurethane Foam Encasement – 1.8 lb density – 60 ILD
6” 100% Natural Medium Firmness Latex – Dunlop – 100% natural latex imported in from Sri Lanka - http://www.arpicolatexfoam.com/ - 24 – 26 ILD.
Major concerns:
1) The thicknesses listed do not add up to the mattress thickness listed. Here’s the math for the Heavenly Cloud Firm: 2" polyfoam quilting + 2" latex comfort + 6" latex support = 10" but the mattress is listed as 12" on the website. This either means that the polyfoam encasement is 2" or there’s some other unknown in there.
2) If we assume that the polyfoam encasement is 2" that means that there’s 4" polyfoam in the Heavenly Cloud mattresses, and 6" polyfoam in the Majestic Dream.
3) The prices are VERY steep when compared to some of the online options that don’t use all that polyfoam.
Speaking of concern #3 (above) I found this very thought provoking thread.
From here, I think I’ll look up some additional recommended online sellers to compare to SleepEZ, and I’ll also jump back to the list of recommended stores in the Western NY area and give a few calls in hopes of finding some more worthwhile mattresses for testing.
Just a few more notes on Jamestown Mattress: when I spoke with Steve he let me know he could make the Heavenly Cloud with a zipper for the comfort layer - this would enable me to remove/replace it with a different firmness, or replace it if it wears out before the rest of the bed. Obviously this is quite appealing so long as they still warranty it the same way (I know warranties really don’t mean much, but still.) I was considering having a discussion about reducing the amount of polyfoam in the mattress, but I don’t know if that’s even worthwhile because it could drastically change the feel of the mattress, so at that point, why wouldn’t I just go with a much cheaper online option? Also, it’s highly unlikely they’d warranty that type of custom project.
I realize I haven’t really asked many questions in this thread. That’s because I’m more just looking for feedback on what I’ve said (which you seem to be good at providing,) so I hope the way I’ve set up this post is alright.
Thanks for all the great info that’s helped me so much already.