Latex vs Memory Foam innerspring hybrids

[phoenix]

Hi brc722,

Id be interested in looking into wool mattress pads. I think that could help lessen the pushback of the latex as this latex model uses a non-quilted type of cover, leaving you closer to the latex. Do you have any brand recommendations?

I don’t have any specific brand recommendations no but there is a list of some manufacturers and suppliers for wool toppers or mattress pads in post #3 here that would be well worth talking to.

Would you be able to approximate what a quality constructed (latex or memory foam) hybrid innerspring would cost ? I have found no other models or companies to use as comparisons, so an approximate ballpark range would be informative.

Unfortunately there are just too many variables and variations of any category of mattress to be able to even name a reasonable range. There are some VERY generic guidelines here (which would be risky and misleading to take too literally) but these are “approximate” at best and “reasonable and fair value” could could be anywhere from well under $1000 to over $2500 (or higher) depending on the specifics of the construction, materials, components, and design of the mattress. The only way to make meaningful value comparisons is to make comparisons between specific mattresses that you are considering based on their materials, components, design, and construction and the other parts of your personal value equation that are important to you. Anything else is just too “theoretical”. The websites of the members of the site listed here (or the online members listed here) would also make good “value comparisons” for most types of mattresses.

A quote from this post would also apply here …

A mattress isn’t a commodity where you can use a formula to determine value based only on the cost per inch or pound of material and the “value” of a mattress purchase needs to include all the other factors that your “best judgement” tells you is “best for you” regardless of whether it may be best for someone else. Choosing a mattress based on the price per inch or price per pound of the raw materials would be similar to buying two suits of clothing that used similar materials based on their cost per pound of material rather than on how well they fit, how they look, and how they feel when you wear them, and if you hadn’t tried them out in person what your options are if they don’t fit as well as you hoped (much of which would be subjective and based on preference).

Also, is it true that the cost raw materials will be going up in March which would cause price increases at manufacturers/retailers?

I don’t know about any specific price increases or who or what it may apply to although they are a fairly frequent occurrence.

Phoenix