This gold bond was a consideration but it didn’t feel near as comfortable.
The Smart Series 4000 hybrid is the same as our smart series 4000 but we change the spring system to a new L&P Bolsa spring unit, with 968 coils in queen size.
13.5 thick
3 latex infused with gel, this is the dunlop synthetic latex. Made in PA by the best latex factory making dunlop in the country
2 High Resiliency convoluted foam, 1.5 lb foam
densified insulator pad
968 queen coil count encased Bolsa unit with quantum edge
14.5 gauge steel
15 year non pro-rated warranty.
Fabric is a premium stretch knit fabric with a grey border
If this is all the information that you are able to find out I would avoid the mattress because it would be a risky choice in terms of durability.
Assuming that the “3” and the “2” are inches and that these are all the layers in the mattress and that you have listed the layers from the top down … the latex is a high quality and durable material but the 2" of convoluted polyfoam underneath it is a lower quality and less durable material so this would be “on the edge” (and probably on the wrong side of the edge) in terms of quality/durability because of the 2" of 1.5 lb polyfoam under the 3" of latex. While the convoluted polyfoam would be more durable under a 3" latex layer than it would if it was the top layer of the mattress and these are better specs than you would usually find in most larger brands or mainstream mattresses … I would be cautious here because the polyfoam layer is thicker than I would generally suggest for lower quality/density materials and could be a weak link in this mattress.
I live in Baltimore and am looking for a quality innerspring mattress.
Are you aware of independent/private manufactures in the area? I saw you post of suggestions regarding latex/foam manufacturers in the DC area. I will look @ those sites as well,.
Thank you for your time - and for this site. This process has been overwhelming!
I’m not sure if this is the list that you saw, but here is a copy of a recent post I made about the Baltimore area:
I checked all the links in the Baltimore list and you’re right that the list needed some updating (I hadn’t updated it since last year)
americanfoamcenter.com/ Their website isn’t working but I called their number and the answering machine came on that said American Foam Center so they are probably still in business but have an issue with their website. (UPDATE 6/17/17: Forum member reports that AFC no longer sells to public.) ADMIN NOTE:Removed 404 page link | Archived Footprint: americanfoamcenter.com/
With the updates the list should be up to date now.
These are the better options or possibilities I’m aware of in and around the Baltimore area (subject to making sure that any mattress you are considering meets the quality/value guidelines), and in the Northern VA/Washington, DC area list in post #2 here (there is quite a bit of overlap between them).