Hi Sidesleeper7,
There are more details about the information you need to evaluate a mattress in post #4 here.
The specs they provided are the ILD/IFD of the foam layers which are âcomfort specsâ and not the quality specs you need.
The information you need to assess the quality of the materials and to identify any potential weak links are the thickness of each layer, the density of any polyfoam in the mattress, and the type and blend of any latex. The only exception I would make is âaround an inch or soâ or less of any foam used in the quilting layers which wonât have a significant effect on the durability of the mattress.
When you are in a higher weight range itâs especially important to make sure that the top 5" or 6" or so of the mattress are high-quality durable materials because you will compress the upper layers more with your higher weight and there will be more wear and tear on the mattress. There is more about a latex hybrid vs an all latex mattress in post #2 here but as long as the mattress is a good match for you in terms of PPP and the upper layers are good quality/density and durable materials then a latex hybrid can make a good lower budget choice that has many of the benefits of sleeping on latex.
[quote]Also, they mentioned they have this:
Royal Touch Natural latex
100% All Natural latex (Talalay)
3" x 2" =(6") of 26lb Comfort + 6" of 36lb Core
Bamboo Organic Cotton Cover
In their warehouse, which was a return or something. Is it worth looking at? is it a complete âNoâ on any returned items to a store, or are there things you can look for when inspecting?[/quote]
This would depend on why it was returned, the price, its condition, the age of the mattress, whether they provided a warranty, and perhaps most importantly how you feel about sleeping on a used mattress. There is more about buying a âused mattressâ in post #2 here but if there are no warning signs, itâs in good condition, and itâs a good match in terms of PPP, and the price is right, then it could be worth considering and I would use your âbest judgmentâ along with how it compares with other new mattresses you have available to you and how you feel about sleeping on a used mattress as the basis of your choice.
Phoenix