I don't get it, why is my foam cushion sofa more comfortable than my new Latex mattress? Help!

[phoenix]

Hi gme109,

Although there were no uncomfortable pressure points on my back or side, I did feel like there was some compromise with support and proper alinement while lying on my side.

If your alignment was compromised then you would feel “symptoms” of some type when you wake up in the morning. If you don’t experience any discomfort, pain, or other “symptoms” then your alignment is most likely fine.

Also there is some concern that if the mattress was to become any softer a few years down the road, proper support may become an issue while lying on my back as well.

While all foam materials will gradually become softer over time and there will be a gradual loss of comfort and support over time with every mattress you buy … latex is the most durable of all the foam materials and this is much less likely to become an issue than with other types of materials or mattresses. Latex mattresses have a reputation of being the most durable types of mattress you can buy and in some cases can last decades. Component mattresses such as yours also have the advantage of being able to replace individual layers if one of the layers softens or breaks down before the others (usually the upper layer) or if your needs and preferences change over time (which is common) without having to replace the entire mattress.

My previous mattress was latex, and although it used some less than idea materials in the mix, it had a design feature which I think was beneficial, the use of polyurethane foam between the support and comfort layer, used for zoning, which helped in getting the proper combination of support and pressure relief. I’m now thinking I may need to look for a latex mattress that uses different densities for zoning. I thought I recalled one of your recommended mattress companies that had this feature, but I don’t remember which one.

I personally wouldn’t anticipate issues or a requirement for zoning until it becomes clear that you need it based on your actual sleeping experience because zoning can either be helpful, detrimental, or neutral depending on how the specifics of the zoning scheme “fits” your body type and sleeping positions. There is more about zoning in post #11 here and the posts it links to.

Two of the members here (Flobeds and Reverie) sell mattresses that have customizable zoning systems.

For now though I would stay focused on your next step and take one incremental step at a time rather than thinking too far ahead or “theorizing” too much.

Phoenix