Tried out a dunlop latex mattress. When sitting on the side, I feel like I go right through the comfort layer right down to the support layer and “bottom out” or the feeling like I’m sitting on a solid surface. Lying down, its ok, but cant get over that feel of hitting that more solid layer below when sitting and afraid it will somehow translate into my level of comfort when sleeping. I’m 6’5" and 235lb side and back sleeper. Thanks.
Hi bradleybama and welcome to the forums! Keep in mind that when you’re sitting on the side of the bed, your weight is spread over a smaller surface area and you’ll sink into the mattress more than when you’re lying down.
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Yes, but isn’t that why they make edge support solutions? I’m in the OP’s same boat, and am trying to figure out how to make my own.
Yes there are solutions to that, it’s normally called a “race track” edge where the outer 4" or 5" of latex is firmer than the parts you sleep on. We don’t do that though, because it would make our layered setup much more complicated, especially with regards to layer exchanges and such.
If this is something you’re working on and you also have a layered latex mattress, you could get some very thin pieces of plywood cut to put between the layers around the edges of the mattress. I’ve also heard of folks cutting think yoga mats to put between the layers to increase the edge support.
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Tough business, mattresses!