hi there! I am interested in your latexlux mattress for my husband and I. We are currently sleeping on a luxury firm winkbed and I am waking up with back pain most mornings. I am looking for something with a boyant feel that still cushions and conforms to curves without sinking through the foam layers. My kids have a latex hybrid so I know I enjoy the feel of latex. Wondering your thoughts. Thank you!
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Thank you for your interest in DLX! With any mattress, identifying the root cause of back pain can be challenging.
Based on your description, the LatexLux could be worth considering. The latex provides a buoyant feel while still cushioning and conforming, and the 1-1/2" of high-density foam in the quilting helps mellow that latex feel, which might address the discomfort you’re experiencing.
To offer a more tailored recommendation, could you share the brand, model, and firmness rating of your kids’ latex hybrid? Additionally, knowing what mattress you had before the WinkBed, along with your height, weight, and sleep positions, would help us make a more informed recommendation.
Feel free to email us at [email protected] or continue the conversation here—whatever works best for you.
Let us know how we can assist!
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I layed on the Avocado Green plush mattress and discovered I liked the feel of latex over coils. I also discovered that price of this mattress was higher than I could afford. DLX latex lux looks promising and more affordable (when on sale). I wonder how the two compare!
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A few advantages of the LatexLux is that it comes in two heights, a 12" and a 14" using either a 6" or an 8" coil support system. The DLX also offers 4 firmness latex levels, and the ability to split the internal latex layer in a queen and a king.
When “testing” a mattress, a 15 - 30 minute lay down in the show room does not quite reveal the exact experience you are going to have at home in your bedroom under the climate conditions in your room. The “Test” may help you eliminate what is clearly too soft, and offer a sense of how lying on latex feels verses other comfort layer materials, such a memory foam, HD foam, HR foam, and natural fibers. It has a buoyant feel, conforms to the body nicely without feeling like you are stuck in the mattress, and fosters nice full body support and alignment.
However, a mattress system and comfort does not stop with just the mattress. The foundation is quite critical. You want to ensure you have a foundation or adjustable foundation that if slatted, offers a rigid, with not flex slat, spaced less than 3" apart, or if an adjustable base, one that provides a solid base rather than a metal grid style surface.
For example, I have been testing a mattress that I had on the floor in my finished basement testing room. When I moved it to the guest bedroom, the mattress felt noticeably different on a semiflex box spring (even with a solid, but thin bunkie board on the semiflex). The mattress still performed nicely in both settings, but there was a difference. You need to ask what foundation was being used in the showroom you tested the mattress, to understand what you might expect when you get it home to your particular bed frame set up. I outline some reasons not to skimp on your bed frame here. It is not an endorsement of any particular manufacturer, just some that came to mind as I was writing the post.
Your pillow will also pay a starring role in your comfort on the mattress and can be the difference between a great night’s sleep and a stiff neck and sore back. So you may need some time to adjust on any new bedding combination you build. Here is a little diddy regarding pillows.
@DLX customer service is among the best in the industry, their trial and warranties are excellent. It would definitely be worth a chat with them directly to go over your specific questions on the performance of their latex lux options.
All the best,
Maverick
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Thanks for considering DLX—and it’s great to hear from you again!
@Maverick brings up a great point: while the mattress plays the biggest role in your comfort, it’s only one part of the equation. A proper foundation, supportive frame, and even your pillow can all influence how the mattress feels and performs over time.
Regarding the Avocado Green Plush, it uses latex over coils, and if you liked that feel, then you’re likely drawn to that buoyant yet supportive surface latex offers. That said, while both Avocado and our LatexLux model use pocketed coils and latex, the similarities pretty much end there.
The Avocado Plush uses only latex and wool above the coil unit and is hand-tufted, which creates a firmer sleeping surface. In contrast, our LatexLux layers high-density foam and natural latex above the coils to create a slightly more contouring, cushiony feel—still responsive and supportive, but with a different kind of softness and feel.
It’s not that one is better than the other—it’s more about which feel you prefer. Some people love the feel of both, while others find one clearly works better for them.
That said, while DLX can be a great option—especially if you’re looking for something more affordable than Avocado—if you felt the Avocado Plush was hands-down the best mattress you’ve ever tried and nothing else came close, DLX might not be the right fit. The feel isn’t identical, and if you’re chasing that exact experience, it could be hard to replicate.
Still, if you’re open to something that offers a similar concept (latex over coils) with a different feel—and one that aligns more closely with your budget—our LatexLux might be worth a try. We’re happy to talk through it further and help you weigh the options.
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Besides the use of latex rather than foam, what other differences exist between the Latex Lux vs the Premier Hybrid?
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Great question! Beyond the use of latex rather than foam, the LatexLux and Premier Hybrid Mattress are identical in every other way. The Premier uses a high-performance polyfoam in the comfort layer, while the LatexLux uses natural Dunlop latex. Everything else—construction, support system, cover—remains the same.
If you’re unsure, we typically recommend starting with the Premier. If within the first 120 days you decide you’d prefer the feel of the LatexLux, you can upgrade by simply paying the difference in cost. In that case, we’d send out just the 3" latex layer so you can easily convert your Premier into a LatexLux without replacing the whole mattress.
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It would be great if you got these mattresses into the hands of YouTube mattress review sites. It would be a great help for those of us who can’t see and try your mattresses in person.
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Thanks for the suggestion! We totally get how important it is to see mattresses in action especially when you can’t try them in person. We do have a few videos up on YouTube, and if you visit our product pages and scroll through the image carousel, you’ll find some of them there. One for the DLX Classic, three for the Premier Hybrid and Two for the LatexLux.
That said, we agree more third-party reviews would be helpful, and we’re actively working on getting our mattresses into the hands of trusted YouTube reviewers. Appreciate your feedback and it’s on our radar!
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Me and my sore shoulders, hips & back look forward to seeing the reviews.
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DLX gets a lot of positive reviews on the forum, which is encouraging. My wife and I are thinking a latex hybrid might be right for us, so we’re interested in the LatexLux mattress. My question is about the use of foam in the zipped top layer.
We’ve seen other hybrids described that seem more simple in construction, with only latex and coils being used in combination with a top of organic cotton/wool or similar. Based on what I’ve read online, foam breaks down over time while latex does not. Is the use of foam a negative aspect when comparing mattresses or is that aspect overblown?
Thanks,
Steve
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Hey Steve,
I am sure that @DLX will be able to answer any questions you have regarding the LatexLux.
I am familiar with the series Premier Hybrid, as they all use the same system. I bought the Premier Hybrid for an elderly relative, who has a myriad of issues that the Premier helped relieve.
The zippered cover can house the 4 firmness levels of latex that DLX offers, soft, medium, firm and x-firm. Any of the other foams, from their HD foams to their Memory Foam options.
You simply unzip the zipper cover and add or remove a layer, if necessary, or simply order the comfort level that you desire.
@DLX will be able to offer you a wider range of information to target specific questions that you have. In the meantime, if you have specific questions, just fire away.
Maverick
Thanks for the quick reply. It’s possible I wasn’t being super clear. I was specifically referring to the foam being used in the top layer/cover not the 3" of latex that is below the cover that can be swapped, if needed. I don’t see anything that suggests the cover/foam can be customized. Thanks again!
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Thanks for considering DLX.
The difference between using latex alone versus combining latex with foam (like in our LatexLux) isn’t necessarily a matter of right or wrong. It’s more about personal preference and what you’re after.
It’s true that polyfoam tends to soften and compress faster than latex in most cases. But durability isn’t always clear-cut. Latex itself can vary quite a bit. Lower-density latex can actually compress more than higher-density versions, and vice versa when it comes to softening over time. So it’s not as black-and-white as “latex lasts forever" which isn’t the case as it will soften and compress but at a lower rate than most foams.
In the LatexLux, we use a 1.5" layer of high-density foam above the latex. That layer helps mellow out some of the bounce or pressure points that people sometimes don’t like in all-latex designs. It also gives the mattress a more familiar, traditional feel while still keeping the benefits of latex underneath.
Let us know if we can answer anything else!
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I appreciate the fast reply re the additional use of foam. I also heard back re an email I sent with a different question. Great response from everyone at DLX, which is very positive sign. Thank you! /Steve
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Thanks DLX. Looks like a few more reviews are available in the last several months. Makes buying easier for people who can’t visit your locations. 
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