Hi Cherylf215,
Thank you for sharing your situation. I acknowledge your familiarity with the MattressUnderGround tutorials and will delve straight into the core issues.
Regarding an all-memory foam mattress, it’s uncommon to find mattresses entirely composed of memory foam due to the risk of excessive softness and insufficient support. Typically, some form of high-density foam is used for support.
Synthetic foam mattresses are known to wear out faster than natural foams like Dunlop Latex and Talalay Latex. This could lead to premature failure, causing strain on muscles from the neck to the hips.
Now, let’s focus on your king-sized Denver Mattress Doctors Choice Elite Plush:
Quilt Layers:
Stretch Knit Ticking with ICE Technology
1” Super Soft Antimicrobial Foam
0.5” High-Density Quilt Foam
Natural Rayon Fire Barrier
Comfort Layers:
2” HyperGel® High Airflow 3lb. Visco Foam Topper
1” High-Density 2 lb. Plush Foam Topper
Laminate Insulator
Support System:
816 Individually Wrapped Queen Coil Density
Targeted Lumbar Support
3” High-Density Base Foam
In this mattress, you rest on 2" of 3lb viscoelastic memory foam. For durability, longevity and support, we recommend at least a 4 or 5lb viscoelastic memory foam, especially for sleepers over 200lbs. Additional features like gels and copper infusions have minimal impact and may even lead to faster breakdown.
Critical details about coil gauge and hardness are missing. Assuming a thicker gauge (13-14.5), they might provide sufficient support; otherwise, it becomes another weak link in the mattress layers. The ideal density for HD foam is 1.8lbs, but for heavier sleepers, 2.0-2.8 is preferable.
Moving on to the Telluride Medium from Denver:
The 3lb viscoelastic memory foam and talalay latex for the comfort are discussed, but there’s no information on ILD’s of either or density of the talalay . A 19g MicroCoil layer may prove be too soft, potentially causing sinkage, back strain, and pain. Micro coils are an excellent way for a mattress manufacture to swap out a heat retaining memory foam layer, and replace it with a cooler, more airflow allowing micro coil layer, that will provide contouring and pressure relief.
Similar concerns exist for the spring layer as mentioned previously.
These observations don’t categorize the mattress as good or bad. However, insufficient support can lead to poor posture, misalignment, and discomfort. A mattress must be matched properly to the sleeper, otherwise discomfort and limited longevity may ensue.
Considering your weight and potential heat sensitivity, reconsidering the viscoelastic memory foam comfort layer and opting for an HD 2+lb foam with an ILD of at least 36(or a latex sub-comfort layer with a similar ILD, coupled with a Talalay upper comfort layer, could be beneficial.
A mattress is only as good as its weakest link, and finding the right combination based on your preferences and needs is crucial. If Denver’s guidance isn’t sufficient, consulting Trusted Members who specialize in mattresses for similar weight and comfort needs may provide valuable insights.
If you want to get a Trusted Members attention, you can simply use the “@” symbol before their name, like this example @DLX and they will be notified of your question and will competently respond to your inquiry.
Best of luck,
Maverick