Weāre on the wrong track here lol. I think youāre responding to someone else but quoting my post.
Hi Yodwinder.
:lol: That does itā¦ and serves me well for working on more than one post at a time. Name correction to get us on the right track ā¦ the content is yours thoughā¦ Iāll edit the post to reflect the intended recipient.
Phoenix
I took your advice and am now sleeping much cooler. My latex mattress was resting on plywood. I replaced it with the coir bed rug as you suggested. I also replaced the waterproof mattress pad/protector with a mattress pad made from bamboo. These changes have made a significant difference in my sleeping comfort. I am sleeping much better, no complaints now. Thank you, Phoenix, for being available to us to offer your expertise in sleeping comfort. I am very grateful.
Hi Jacqulyn.
Thank you for your kind wordsā¦ I am glad we could be of assistance, but above all, I am very glad that you are sleeping much better and that you tracked down and solved the temperature issues you mentioned in Post $16 :lol:
Phoenix
Hello Phoenix,
Iāve been reading lots of material on your site (including tutorial) in an effort to understand more about latex mattresses and how to make an informed decision. We made a less than satisfactory decision with our last mattress and are determined to get it right this time, so are spending a lot more time on research and homework!
A post that caught my attention was about the customizable split king Presto mattress whose layers can be rearranged to suit each personās comfort. This makes sense to me if itās really as easy and practical as they say to rearrange the layers. However, all layers are made of organic Dunlop latex and Iād like to know how this construction would compare to the same in 100% Talalay, or a Talalay blend combination. What Iāve read on the site is that Dunlop has a firmer feel and a less consistent manufactured composition.
What is your opinion on a 100% Dunlop mattress compared to Talalay?
Are there other companies who make a similar customizable style in either Dunlop or Talalay?
- Iām also curious about the pros and cons of Talalay blends that contain 30% natural latex and balance is synthetic.
I live in Canada in an area where the opportunities to visit retailers and test various latex mattresses is very limited without travelling to major centres, so most of my research is being done online. Your site and forum information is extremely helpful in making the right decision. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and valued opinions.
Hi Q8canuck.
Thank you for your kind words and appreciation of our site. You are certainly making good use of it and have learned a great deal in the process and while I am sorry to hear about your past āless than satisfactoryā mattress decision, I am glad that you are ādetermined to get it right this timeā.
You are correct that a configurable system is āeasy and practicalā and offers the user the flexibility to customize the feel of a mattress not only immediately after the purchase, but also in the future, without having to replace the entire mattress. There are versions of customizable systems that use all latex, latex with polyfoam cores, memory foam with polyfoam or innerspring cores, and even versions using only polyfoam. As you discovered this can be especially useful when ordering something online, as it gives the consumer a bit of a āsafety netā to be able to replace/rearrange layers if their selection doesnāt feel as they had hoped after ordering. MFCās Presto is a 10" all natural organic mattress, that has a top- brass zipper cover that will allow you to open and rearrange the 4 latex layers inside for each side in the split king to match each partner comfort needs.
Your understanding is correct that Dunlop and Talalay of the same thickness and ILD wonāt feel the same in terms of their firmness for most people because they have a different response curve and compression modulus (how quickly a material becomes firmer as you sink into it more deeply). You can see a comparison between Dunlop and Talalay in post #7 here . It is also true that Dunlop is less consistent in its cell structure (has a wider variety of cell size, shape, and structure) which along with its particle dispersion is what accounts for its greater compression modulus. It also uses more latex in the foam (a higher ratio of rubber to air) and is denser. Dunlop has a different āfeelā and performance than Talalay and is less lively or springy but ultimately your own experience is really the only way to know which one you prefer with any certainty. Some people would notice more of a difference than others but generally you will āfeelā more of the upper layers than the deeper layers ā¦ at least when you first lie on a mattress. This is why I recommend that
Talalay and Dunlop have often been compared to angel food cake vs pound cake. Talalay has a more consistent and even and stronger cell structure because even though there is less latex overall ā¦ the cell walls or āstrutsā are thicker and more consistent. There is a little more about the differences in āfeelā between Dunlop and Talalay in post #7 linked above.
These component systems are/have been quite popular for many years, and a quick glance at the members of the site will show that many of them offer such component style systems, as well as other mattress companies who are not site members here. Depending on the manufacturer/retailer these systems can be offered in Talalay or Dunlop only or a combination of both. As you already discovered we have a few Canadian Trusted members who offer All latex high quality great value component style systems
You already are aware and engaged in a conversation with one of our Canadian Experts The Mattress & Sleep Company who is closer to your location and who have all latex Talalay mattress options that you can try.
Memory Foam Comfort that you mentioned with their Presto customizable organic (Dunlop) mattresses another of our Expert Members of the site .
Dormio Organic Beds yet another one of our Expert manufacturers of the site have also a wide range of customizable āhead to toeā latex mattresses and ship nationwide.
Iād suggest that you call
Synthetic Latex - Styrene-Butadiene rubber (SBR) Latex that is a man-made molecular equivalent of natural rubber Latex (developed during WWII when natural rubber Latex became scarce). Blended Latex is a proprietary blend of natural and synthetic Latex (e.g. 30/70). Latex is blended to optimize the desired attributes of Latex foam rubber for its given manufacturing process and end product. It is less expensive than natural rubber and it is more consistent and durable. There is more about 100% natural and blended Talalay in post #2 here . It is also more difficult to work with to make a consistent firmness so the natural Talalay can be made softer than most Dunlop (except continuous pour Dunlop) but not as soft as blended Talalay. The two different versions of Talalay are very similar in feel and are lighter and more ālivelyā than Dunlop.
My best suggestion at this point is to determine if you like the feel of Dunlop or of Talalay by visiting one of the stores TAMASC mentioned and to place a few calls along the way or engage some of tour experts on the forum as they would be the best to answer many of the questions that you may have as they are much more familiar with their own mattress designs and materials than anyone else and they can use the information you provide about you and your partnerās body type and sleeping positions, your preferences, your history on different mattresses, and the results of your in-home or local testing to make suggestions based on the āaveragesā of other customers that may be similar to you. Of course, Iād keep an eye on the options you have available and your ability to exchange layers or the mattress itself or use the other forms of fine-tuning the mattress after your purchase or the return policy may also be an important part of your personal value equation or to offset the risk that can go with any online purchase.
Based on the thought you are putting into this and the care you are taking with all the research you are doing I think you will certainly end up choosing between some great options.
Phoenix
Thank you for your helpful commentsā¦more information to digest and still more homework to be done!
Hi Q8canuck
You are welcome! ā¦ glad to be of help.
One step at a time is the most effective way to find āthe perfect mattressā for you and has by far the highest chance of success ā¦ and of course, for any other questions you may have along the way I or any of the Expert members of the site will stand by to help.
Phoenix
I am in the market for a natural latex mattress. Because of price points, I am considering a hybrid of L&P inner springs plus latex comfort layer. I keep hearing a lot about the Avocado mattress, but wonder if other companies that partner w TMU make something similar at a comparable price. Any thoughts? I would also be interested in your experience w this type of hybrid vs 100% latex.
Hi zzipp,
Welcome to our Mattress Forum!
AG mattress has been discussed on TMU in this thread here or this topic here, just make sure to read through the later posts as their specs have changed. Some of our trusted members that carry latex hybrid and ship nationally. (There may be shipping costs associated with purchasing innerspring mattresses)
Arizona Premium Mattress
Christeli
Flexus Comfort ships from CA
Magic Sleeper
Luma Sleep
My Green Mattress
Mattress To Go carries better quality value national brands.
Nest Bedding national
Quality Sleep Shop
Texas Mattress Makers ships from TX
Urban Natural
Bedmasters ships from FL
Beloit ships from IL
Iād keep in mind that in general there are too many unknowns, variables, and personal preferences involved for anyone to make specific mattress recommendations for someone else based on specs (either yours or a mattress) or ātheory at a distanceā (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).
I would also be interested in your experience w this type of hybrid vs 100% latex.
Both innerspring and a firmer latex core can be used as a support layer and each has very ādifferentā characteristics but the most important differences are the ones you can feel and that you personally prefer. Both can be softer or firmer depending design so a pocket coil could be firmer than a latex core or the other way around they could be zoned or not all depending on the specifics of the components you are comparing. There is more about this in post #10 here and more detailed information about innersprings vs latex support cores in post #2 here and more about the different types and blends of latex in this article and in post #6 here or post #29 here There are too many differences between them that it is really hard to answer these types of āapples to orangesā questions in any meaningful way other than through general comparisons that may not represent the differences between two specific mattresses.
While itās not possible to make specific suggestions because of all the many variables involved that are unique to each person and your own experience is the only way to know for certain whether any mattress/topper combination will be a good āmatchā for you in terms of PPP, Because of the uncertainty involved with purchasing an online mattress where you canāt test it in person ā¦ a good exchange/return policy can also reduce the risk so I would make sure you are comfortable with the options you have available after a purchase to exchange or return and any costs involved just in case your choice doesnāt turn out as well as you hoped for.
I donāt know howm much youāve read since you found us but Iād make sure to start with the tutorial post here which has all the basic information, steps, and guidelines you will need to make the best possible choices ā¦ and know how and why to avoid the worst ones where you arenāt able to find out the quality of the materials inside it.
Phoenix
Hello Phoenix,
Since my last post weāve bit the bullet and purchased a split King latex mattress with 3 layers on each side. We are using our original king base with a piece of plywood on top to support the latex mattress, and have added a quilted mattress protector to give a little more softness. Weāve been sleeping on our new mattress for a month.
My side has a Dunlop Firm, Talalay Medium and Tallalay Soft composition.
Hubbyās side has Dunlop Firm, Dunlop Medium and Tallaly Soft compostion.
He seems to be sleeping well and not interested in making any adjustments.
However, I am waking with sore shoulders and hipsā¦indicating issues with the support layers. No problems with comfort when I get into bedā¦just in the mornings.
Iād like to know what changes would be most helpful, since I can make layer changes at a reasonable cost from our seller for up to 90 days. Although our original plan was to switch our own layers around to find the best arrangementā¦with only 6 layers and 2 duplicates, we donāt have a lot of options. It seems my hubby would have to endure 2 layers of firm while I tested his medium Dunlop on my sideā¦he doesnāt think this is a good idea.
Iām mostly a side sleeper and occasionally stomachā¦in the āgenerousā size category .(>175<195).
Soā¦should I try a different bottom layer, or middle layer, and what should I try? Would a Dunlop Medium on the bottom make any difference (instead of Firm), or should I focus on the middle layer and try a Dunlop Soft instead of the current Talalay medium?
As always, I appreciate your advice and help in navigating the ins and outs of finding perfect rest.
First, thanks for everything. Iāve been doing endless research the last several weeks and I think Iāve mostly made a decision.
The Yankee Mattress / Custom Mattress Makers mattress (Cocoa) just seems like an unbeatable value from a reliable, quality, but lesser known company.
https://custommattressmakers.com/collections/mattresses/products/cocoa-latex
My concern, however, is that the comfort layer / 2" of latex just simply isnāt āenoughā.
I weigh about 225 and prefer a plush mattress. Iām a strict side sleeper. Will I sink in? Will I dig into the coils? Why does everyone else almost universally use 3" of latex and they use 2"?
I think thatās all for now. Thanks again.
Hi mattresshow.
You are one of the lucky ones that managed to make it through and postā¦ while we were dealing with the wave of spamming attacks using scripts that targeted our site in the last week or so.
So I bid you a hearty ā¦ Welcome to our Mattress Forum!
All the layers and components of a mattress work together and affect each other and they also interact differently with each sleeper (which is why finding the right fit can be quite complex) The 2" of latex over the Leggett Quantum Edge Bolsa coil system is a solid design. especially for side sleepers and could be suitable for someone looking for a softer feel as you do. The combo of 2" latex and softer 15-gauge coils will work together and will adapt making it suitable for a certain range of comfort/support needs and preferences. As you noticed many other designs use 3" comfort layer but place it on top of a firmer coil system like the combi-zone Quantum Edge.
Without knowing your height, or body shape, it is difficult to determine if the Cocoa-latex mattress design is right for you. Generally speaking, it is a fairly plush sleeping system; and depending upon your BMI and body type the only concern Iād have is that the coil unit may be allowing you to sink-in to the point where spinal alignment is not ideal this is why Iād make sure to call them and ask for their recommendation as it relates to you. Custom Mattress Makers is one of our manufacturing Trusted Members of the site which means that I think highly of them and consider them to compete well with the best in the industry in terms of knowledge, service, and value. Itās usually far more effective to let a knowledgeable manufacturer make these types of recommendations rather than try to figure them out yourself because they have the long-term experience and customer database that is connected to their specific mattresses to be able to translate some very complex and interactive āspecsā into meaningful information that most consumers can understand without being overwhelmed.
Phoenix
Hello Phoenix,
Since my last post weāve bit the bullet and purchased a split King latex mattress with 3 layers on each side. We are using our original king base with a piece of plywood on top to support the latex mattress, and have added a quilted mattress protector to give a little more softness. Weāve been sleeping on our new mattress for a month.
My side has a Dunlop Firm, Talalay Medium and Tallalay Soft composition.
Hubbyās side has Dunlop Firm, Dunlop Medium and Tallaly Soft compostion.
He seems to be sleeping well and not interested in making any adjustments.
However, I am waking with sore shoulders and hipsā¦indicating issues with the support layers. No problems with comfort when I get into bedā¦just in the mornings.
Iād like to know what changes would be most helpful, since I can make layer changes at a reasonable cost from our seller for up to 90 days. Although our original plan was to switch our own layers around to find the best arrangementā¦with only 6 layers and 2 duplicates, we donāt have a lot of options. It seems my hubby would have to endure 2 layers of firm while I tested his medium Dunlop on my sideā¦he doesnāt think this is a good idea.
Iām mostly a side sleeper and occasionally stomachā¦in the āgenerousā size category .(BMI 30).
Soā¦should I try a different bottom layer, or middle layer, and what should I try? Would a Dunlop Medium on the bottom make any difference (instead of Firm), or should I focus on the middle layer and try a Dunlop Soft instead of the current Talalay medium?
As always, I appreciate your advice and help in navigating the ins and outs of finding perfect rest.
Hi Q8canuck.
I just noticed that your previous post got buried in the by another discussion in progress :oops: . I deleted the duplication and responded here.
Glad to hear that your āhubbyā is sleeping well on the new mattress ā¦ Congratulations on your new mattress purchase ā¦ it looks like your side needs a bit of fine-tuning and itās good that you had the foresight to order from a manufacturer that has good exchange policies.
I am not sure I understand correctly the configuration you have in mind but I tend to agree with your husband that the layering arrangement you mentioned may not work in your case. M/M/S on your side (from bottom to top) wouldnāt be adding the extra support that you seem to desire but instead would have just the opposite effect so Iād be concerned about your spinal alignment and support ā¦. also on your husbandās side an F/F/S configuration would most likely make it too firm for his needs as well.
As mentioned above there are some mixed messages in your descriptions regarding your support/comfort needs and youād want to determine if it is the lack of support, comfort or both that causes the shoulder and hip soreness. Your initial assessment of adding more support seems to be pointing in the general direction as typically a more āgenerousā weight range sleeper would need both firmer base layers and firmer comfort layers to make sure the mattress keeps them in good alignment in all the sleeping positions. You may wish to revisit the info about primary or ādeepā support and secondary or āsurfaceā support and their relationship to firmness and pressure relief and the ārolesā of different layers in a mattress in post #2 here and in post #4 here which may be helpful in clarifying the difference between āsupportā and āpressure reliefā and āfeelā as you go through this identification process.
Typically shoulder and arm issues can come from a mattress that is too firm and puts direct pressure on the shoulders, the shoulder blades, or on the back muscles and can also cause soreness or numbness and tingling in the arms or can often come from postural issues as well. There is some much more detailed information on shoulder and arm issues in posts #2 and #3 here and Iād make sure to pinpoint the type of comfort/support (primary/secondary) issues that may contribute to your soreness and also assess the pillow you are using as this can be a big contributor as well. Hip issues, for side sleepers especially, can be caused by a comfort layer that is too firm or too thin where you can feel the firmness of either the sleeping surface itself or the support layers āthroughā the comfort layers. These are pressure point issues. In some cases though another reason for hip pain may be a mattress that is too soft which can cause your hips to be out of their neutral alignment and sink down too far which can hyperextend the hip joint and can lead to a burning feeling or pain from joints, muscles, and ligaments that are stretched beyond their neutral alignment. This would more of an alignment issue except instead of spinal alignment itās about joint alignment. Iād also make sure to check the pillow issue and verify that the bed has good central support and if it is not sagging under the weight of the mattress and the people sleeping on it.
You may also wish to peruse some of the forum posts and threads about mattresses and higher weights and a forum title search on heavy (you can just click this) will bring up many of them. Some examples include post #2 here and post #2 here and this thread
Of course, your first best source of guidance is always coming from the manufacturer/retailer of your mattresses who can give you suggestions for their layering designs based on averages of other customers that are similar to you, but feel free to add your thoughts and clarify some of the issues I mentioned above and Iāll do my best to assist you.
Phoenix
Hi - I think from what I read about posting new questions this thread seems like an ok place to start mine but if Iām hijacking I apologize!
Iāll TRY to be concise but I think the backstory is important for getting any guidance. Sorry if itās too much!
My husband (5ā10, 185 lbs, 26.5 BMI) and I (5ā5", 110 lbs, 18.3 BMI) have had (and loved) a king-sized tempurpedic for 15 years. I didnāt have any idea it was that old until I started having leg and hip discomfort in my sleep recently.
When that started I realized the top memory foam layer was pretty mashed. Each of us had a little furrow we were sleeping in. I didnāt think that was necessarily a bad thing - I liked my furrow! When the discomfort started to be a nightly thing I first thought it must be from pressure on my hip but after doing research here (lots of great info here!) and elsewhere I think itās more likely misalignment from my pelvis sinking too low. I had that same sensation years ago sleeping for a couple of weeks on a soft, soft sofa.
I thought weād just get another tempurpedic since we had really enjoyed it and at 15 years I think we more than got our moneyās worth. (No indentations show when weāre not on it so the warranty wouldnāt apply). Then I saw the price point theyāre selling tempurpedics at now and it made me start looking at other options and I got interested in latex.
As an experiment we turned our current mattress over. The bottom layer of our tempurpedic is a very firm foam (polyfoam?) but it has a little give and we were able to sleep on it for a few nights. Although the firmness wasnāt especially comfortable it wasnāt HORRIBLE and the pain in my legs/hip went away. I think that confirmed that discomfortās from sagging down into the old memory foam. I did feel pressure-point discomfort on my hips and had to switch from side to side all night long but the other more unpleasant feeling was gone.
I thought we might be able to get away with just ordering a latex topper for the upside-down tempurpedic. So after reading a lot of info here I went with a 3" natural talalay in soft from Sleep EZ. (I believe their soft is 19-21 ILD.)
We got it this week and have had only 2 nights on it. When laying on it itās very comfortable and my husband is fine. But I think Iām sinking in too much. It almost feels the same or softer than the memory foam felt. I havenāt had the same pain at this point but my legs definitely feel a little something. I donāt know if itās my imagination since Iām obsessing over how it feels. So I plan to keep trying it for a while longer and maybe Iāll get used to it. I do tend to be the princess and the pea-ish so Iām worried that Iām never going to be able to find something perfect. Although the tempurpedic worked great for me so maybe weāll end up ultimately getting another one ā but after learning more about them Iād rather not.
As far as options I thought Iād ask now for any thoughts you might have if I donāt get used to it. Mailing it back to Arizona (weāre in Delaware) would be very expensive. I wondered if it continues to be ānot perfectā what the best bet is. Exchange it for something firmer? That seems like weād just be just rolling the dice again and have no real idea how firm to go. And ordering and sending back is way too expensive to do more than once.
Or I wondered if putting a mattress pad on it ā somewhat thick ā might reduce the sinking-in aspect of the latex. Possibly a wool one? Although a good king size mattress pad isnāt cheap either so I donāt want to keep spending money especially on something non-returnable.
From reading about people designing beds it seems like a 3" soft talalay layer on top isnāt unheard of. And since Iām somewhat on the lighter end of the spectrum it doesnāt seem like Iād be sinking in so much thatās Iād be out of alignment more than other people who have a soft top layer of latex and no complaints. Iām really puzzled at this point. I thought for sure the 3" topper was going to be the perfect solution.
Does anyone having any thoughts? Thank you in advance! And thank you also, Phoenix, for all of the amazing work youāve done on this forum. Itās really an incredible resource.
Hi sparky.
Welcome to our Mattress Forum!
Thank you for all the background information you provided which can certainly make it simpler to offer input and also thanks for your kind comments ā¦ I appreciate it!
Itās always nice when people coming here go through a few of the mattress basics and track down the possible cause of the āsymptomsā they are experiencing ā¦ what youāve described is certainly typical for the aging and breakdown of foams within a mattress which usually leads to sagging, postural issues, and the type of pains that you are describing.
This is certainly a creative approach that can buy you sometime before needing to replace your current mattress. You did not mention this but Iām assuming that youāve already checked the support system under your bed to rule out any bending or sagging under the weight of the mattress and the people sleeping on it. Generally, foams wear out from the top down as the upper layers of a mattress are subject to more compression than the lower layers. While the bottom polyfoam (Yes! to your ā?ā :)) layer of the mattress would be in better shape than the top comfort layers Iād keep in mind that the Base layer(s) in all the Tempur collections from more than a decade ago used AirFlow System of convoluted foam which in theory helps the layers to breathe but in practice with a 15 year old mattress even if you get the comfort/support just right for you ā¦. the flipping of your mattress may somehow compromise the structural and support integrity you need for proper alignment. The new āconfigurationā with the firm 4" (which they used for many of their beds at the time) on top of the āmushedā memory foam can contribute to collapsing and bending to a certain extent of the poly layer into the āfurrowā created by the foam breakdown of the comfort layers. (The degree depends on many factors such as the polyfoam thickness and age, convolution dimensions: pinnacle base thickness and height, IFD and of course density)
I donāt know which Tempur model you own but it would be interesting to open the zipper and see if the comfort layer can be removed and replaced with the 3" of latex from Sleep EZ ā¦ this way youāll get a few more data points but Iād certainly give the now new set up a little longer to allow your body to go through the adjustment period before you decide the type of changes you may need based on your bodyās feedback.
You are very light which means that depending on your primary sleeping position you wonāt sink in as far into a foam material as people who are heavier and layer thickness also plays a role in the design of a sleeping system that is the most suitable for you. You may need to adjust the āstandardā layer thickness -/+ an inch or so to sink in just enough to relieve pressure without allowing the heavier hips to sink in too far. Only working with softness options instead of thickness options may not be enough for some people who are either more sensitive, smaller (where changes can have a bigger proportional effect relative to the body) or have a body type and weight distribution that is outside the āaveragesā. You can read more about the effect of thickness in post #14 here but this depends more on the specific construction and combination of materials in the mattress and on how well your testing or personal experience indicates the mattress āas a wholeā matches your specific needs and preferences in terms of comfort, firmness, and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your own Personal preferences) than it does on just the thickness itself.
The balance between āallowingā the shoulders and hips to sink in enough to relieve pressure and at the same time āstoppingā the pelvis from sinking in too far and affecting spinal alignment is part of the art and science of all mattress construction this is why Iād suggest that you work closely with Sleep EZ as they have an excellent track record of finding great āout-of-the box solutionsā that involve using their products in combination with other products and making recommendations for any particular needs. As you can see this can get quite complex but again the three specifications of a foam material that control most of the pressure relief (along with layer thickness) are ILD/IFD, compression modulus, and point elasticity (and temperature sensitivity with memory foam) which together with the thickness of the softer layers create the pressure relieving ācradleā and needs to be balanced against itās āoppositeā which is support and alignment.
Iām looking forward to finding out what a few more nights of sleep on the new set up will bring ā¦ and of course any additional comments or questions you may have along the way that I or any of the Expert members of the site can help with.
Phoenix
Thank you very much for your reply, Phoenix.
I see your point about the flipped mattress possibly having sagging issues from the polyfoam now collapsing into the āspacesā weāve created in the memory foam - the mushed furrows. So for that reason I do only consider this a short-term fix and donāt want to spend too much money on the experiment before we give up and try to find a new mattress.
Iāll definitely give it more time for my body (and mind!) to adjust but last night I slept better than the previous nights. Iām hopeful.
If I decide to try to make any change Iāll check with Sleep EZ for their recommendation. When I talked to them originally they thought 3" was right because of the very firm surface it would be on. I guess 2" would allow us (more so my heavier husband I assume) to bottom out. So probably it would be an exchange for a firmer density ā but maybe there are other options that theyād suggest.
In the meantime can you give me your opinion on the idea of a mattress pad if I want to dampen some of the squishiness of the latex rather than switching to a firmer density? I was looking at posts on wool fleece versions but maybe that really defeats the purpose of the latex or cancels out too much of its plushness. And once it compresses it might even seem too firm at pressure points?
Thank you again for your very valuable guidance!
Hi sparky.
Thanks for your latest update ā¦. I am glad to hear that your sleep is improving
You are correct that a mattress pad or even a tighter protector ā¦. especially a wool one that will compress a bit more with use can have the effect you are seeking. Most of the wool pads and protectors have stretchy corners or sides so they wonāt bunch up while sleeping, but you can look for a tight pad/protector that wraps around all sides of your mattress to add a bit of extra stiffness. Thicker wool layers that are initially soft (and quite frankly nicer) will tend to compress and affect the feel of the layers underneath them over time more than thin ones .ā¦ Post #10 here has more information about mattress pads, protectors and the difference between them. Halfway through post #89 here thereās more about the pros and cons of different types of mattress protectors for those who want (or donāt) to affect the feel and performance of their mattress. You may wish to check out some of our members here who have wool pads/protectors and can also have a look at different types of mattress protectors here and here.
I hope this is helpful and Iām looking forward to any ongoing updates you have the chance to share.
Phoenix
When one refers to blended talalay latex, what does that actually mean?
David