Mattress cover with handles for DIY hybrid?

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First time poster but grateful reader here:) Is anyone aware of any mattress covers appropriate for a DIY hybrid latex build that have handles?

Thanks to everyone’s wonderful advice, I think I have the courage to start a DIY mattress after no luck trying out dozens of mattresses in the stores in my area. I am a relatively tall and thin side sleeper trying to avoid hip and shoulder discomfort. I liked the general feel of two different latex hybrid models the best but they were not quite right and also expensive. My current plan is 8" + mini TPS coils plus one or two latex layers. I will save the cover for the end but want to make sure I am aware of a good option before starting down this road.

I have seen posts here and elsewhere that quilted covers may restrict the conformity of latex. But a completely stretchy cover may not support the coils long term and/or could rip when moving the mattress. So I might encase the coils in a supportive traditional cover and keep the latex layer(s) as a topper, which would open up more cover options that only come in 12" or less. Handles would be ideal given the weight of the coils. Thanks!

P.S. I emailed one place that does custom covers to see if adding handles are an option and will update if they say yes.

Update: There’s a Canadian company that offers three covers with handles. Here is one that says it has a quilted “stretch knit” top, which might work for a latex hybrid since the fabric around the top layers is different than around the core layer: Stretch Knit Quilted To Wool Zip and Tape Edged Cover - Von Viva. Free shipping to the US, unclear if returnable but a lot of covers out there do not appear to be returnable anyway. I emailed to find out what depths they come in but their mattresses appear shorter (9-12") so it may not work for a complete build.

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Hi MattressBuyer2.

Looks like you were able to solve some of your initial concern :slight_smile: That’s always nice. And, of course, we here in the forum appreciate your updates because you certainly won’t be the last to be looking for a product like this.

Keep us updated on what you hear back from the companies you’ve reached out to!

NikkiTMU

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Update #2: Magic Sleeper (a.k.a. Cozy and Custom) is willing to add handles if you order over the phone. This cover can be 8-15" deep: Fix a Dip Shell – Magic Sleeper.

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Torn handles were the #1 reason for return with the major brands. Handles have only one function and that is to aid in the flipping of the mattress. They even used to have warnings not to be used to carry the mattress. As you know most mattresses today are single sided so handles are no longer needed which eliminated the #1 cause of return. Handles will tear if trying to use them to carry a latex mattress which is why we don’t offer them.

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That is really helpful to know. Thank you so much for the background!

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I totally understand that even despite warnings, some people will try to carry a latex mattress with the handles. But…

Being a senior female, living alone, it is extremely difficult to even rotate my SleepEz mattress. Handles would make the process infinitely easier. I’m due for a new mattress (mine is about 17 years old) and I’m thinking of going back to an innerspring with a latex topper for ONLY this reason.

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Coil with latex would be lighter but we cannot offer any of our models with handles.

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