latex mattress covers, talalay top layer durability

[phoenix]

Hi latexA,

Hello, I’m shopping for a natural latex mattress and was wondering what your thoughts were on quilted mattress covers that have cotton and wool. They seem pretty thick and I was wondering if there is a down side in terms of the thickness and using wool in them. I found at least one site (Plushbeds) that has a non-quilted cover without wool.

There is more about the pros and cons of a wool quilted cover vs a stretch knit cover in post #6 here.

Secondly, and maybe this has been answered elsewhere, are there any major concerns in terms of durability for a 2" comfort layer of natural talalay? I know you said that talalay is a little less durable – would it be better to stick to natural Dunlop even in the top layer?

While 100% natural Talalay can be less durable than blended Talalay in the lower ILD’s … I would treat any version of latex that is in a suitable firmness/softness level for your body type and sleeping positions as being a very durable choice.

The choice between Talalay and Dunlop would be a preference choice not a “better/worse” choice. There is more about the differences between them in post #7 here but the most reliable way to know which type of latex you tend to prefer would be based on your own personal testing or experience. If you tend to prefer the feel of Talalay and you are in any way concerned about the the possibility of 100% natural being less durable (relative to blended Talalay not to other types of foam) then I would probably choose blended Talalay instead.

Phoenix