Latex options in Philadelphia

[phoenix]

Hi smeagol108,

I am currently looking at two beds, the Aloe Alexis from Brooklyn Bedding and the Regalis from Select Foam and having a difficult time making the decision as I have not had the chance to lay on a latex mattress and all the reviews of both of these mattresses seem to be positive. Is there anywhere in the philadelphia area you are aware of where I could try a latex mattress to get an idea of if i would like the brooklyn bedding mattress?

Both of these use high quality materials and have no weak links in their design in terms of durability (including for your weight) but latex and memory foam are very different materials and have a very different feel and performance. There is more about some of the basic differences between them in post #2 here but the most reliable way to know which one you prefer (and it’s a preference choice) is your own personal testing and experience.

The better options and possibilities I’m aware of in the Philadelphia area are listed in post #4 here and there are a a fair number that carry latex or latex hybrid mattresses so you could test a range of different types of latex and different designs to get a sense of what latex mattresses feel like in more general terms (although there are many different versions of latex and latex hybrid mattresses that would have a wide range of firmness levels just like there are many different versions of memory foam mattresses that can also have a wide range of firmness levels).

I would also make sure that you have a more detailed conversation with any online manufacturer about any mattresses you are considering so you have some confidence that a mattress (or customized comfort level) you are considering is likely to be a good match for you in terms of PPP (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).

Phoenix