Hi Sleeping,
[quote]Pamper v3
2" 21 ILD soft ActiveFUSION Talalay comfort layer
6" 40 ILD super firm Talalay support layer
1" 50 ILD super firm Talalay base layer
Presumably you have the v3 build? What’s the ILD of the 3" topper? 28ish ILD could feel firmish, even more so on the earlier builds.[/quote]
Just to clarify the v3 doesn’t have the 1" layer on the bottom (it was added to the thickness of the top layer).
I would say “ditto” to these comments. It’s not likely to affect the feel or performance of the topper but is certainly possible depending on how accurately or carefully the layers are cut.
A PLB Talalay GL fast response topper would be in the range of 15 ILD or so and this in combination with 2" of 21 ILD latex would be very soft and thick for most people. Your weight may be playing a role in this if you are heavier than the norm and sinking through the top layers more and feeling more of the firmness of the layers below but this would be quite unusual with 5" of soft latex.
The warmth could also be coming from the softness and thickness of the upper layers because when you sink in more deeply into any soft foam materials it will be more insulating and warmer than a mattress where you sink in less (you can see some of the variables in temperature regulation in post #2 here).
While your weight could be playing a role … I’m somewhat mystified at 5" of soft latex being to firm for someone.
Do you have any other layers on top of the mattress (such as a mattress pad or protector) besides your sheets which could be affecting your mattress?
What are your sleeping positions?
I would also be curious if your foundation is somehow playing a role in this.
Are you sure that the mattress is too firm? What are the specific symptoms you are experiencing and where are you experiencing them? Sometimes a mattress that is too soft can result in “symptoms” that mimic pressure points because the joints can be out of their neutral alignment (hips in particular) and can feel sore or uncomfortable as a result.
Phoenix