Flexus Comfort Layering help

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First of all, THANK YOU for all the information provided on this site. I’ve learned so much!! I can’t thank you enough for all the contributions made here =)

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5’4/115lbs/back sleeper…but will be pregnant in the next 2-3 years/currently have back pain

“Lighter weights will need softer and thinner comfort layers”
“Flatter profiles will need thinner and firmer comfort layers”
(How do I know if I have a flat profile??)

Because I am considered a light weight, is it okay to have a soft 3" Talalay (T)/soft 3" Dunlop (D)/ medium Dunlop (D) configuration? I am under the impression that I would need a medium firm mattress to support my back pain… Is it okay to just have medium Dunlop as a base and NOT have firm Dunlop for the bottom layer?

I went to Flexus today and all the firm Dunlop bases I tried (5 different configurations of T & D) were too firm when I laid on my side. I didn’t feel the cradle on my side–it was too firm–until I had the medium Dunlop as my bottom layer with either soft/medium Talalay AND/OR Dunlop for the top/medium layer.

Also, one of their default models was the 10" – 3" soft T/ 6" block (NOT 3"+3") Dunlop felt like it cradle my side more than soft T/medium T/medium T? I know in theory that the latter should feel softer, but it didn’t to me… Is it just me? Can someone please explain/confirm this? The 3" soft T/ 6" block Dunlop surprisingly felt more comfortable to me…

Is it better to have a 6" block of medium Dunlop as support core with 3" soft Talalay comfort foam or 3"+3" Dunlop as support core with 3" soft Talalay comfort foam? I know the latter would feel softer and I just wanted your opinion if this is just based on preferences only?

Thank you for your knowledge and advice.
-Nami

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Hi Nami,

Welcome to our Mattress Forum. :slight_smile:

The flattest sleeping profile is stomach sleeping, followed by back sleeping. With both of these sleeping positions, the goal is to prevent a sway back which can cause discomfort.

Yes, this configuration should be fine, although depending on your support needs and preferences you may be able to get away with 2" of Talalay in your comfort layer.

Yeah, that would be fine if you find the medium latex to be supportive enough for you!

All bodies respond to mattresses in different ways. I’m not sure what the configuration of the other model was, but if it was something 2" on top of 2 - 3" of a medium or firm latex, it’s possible you sunk more deeply through the comfort layer into the transition layer which wasn’t as comfortable for you.

This why in-person testing is so important. It gives you real data points to work with in terms of figuring out what feels comfortable and supportive for you personally. In this case, I’d go with your gut and what testing has shown to be the best for you instead of getting caught up in what may be the “best” for a mass target audience.

NikkiTMU

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Sorry I meant to say soft T/ medium T / medium D so my mistake on the bottom layer.

I appreciate your response Nikki. Thank you!!