Mattresses in Upstate SC

[phoenix]

Hi sparkelman,

I checked out Talatech on their website and saw that its a blend (as mentioned below). Will it sleep and perform as well as 100% natural Talalay?

If they are using latex from Latexco … then its not Talatech. The Radium Talalay latex distributed by Latexco is called Talalaux.

You can read a more detailed comparison between blended Talalay and 100% natural Talalay in post #2 here.

After reading the putting the layers together section and taking notes from it, I got the perception that progressive construction was the preferred method of construction.

I wouldn’t read that into the articles at all. They are just different methods of design and the line between them isn’t even “exact”. They are different pathways to a similar goal.

Because zoning can be very complex and is often not necessary at all, particularly 3 zone schemes, it should be avoided if it is possible to accomplish the pressure relief and alignment you need without it. Zoning schemes that use more than 3 zones are likely to be ineffective and in most cases a justification for higher prices than necessary. They too should be avoided".

I think it must have been late at night with blurry eyes when I wrote that when I was first putting the website together and your quote contradicts some of the other parts of the zoning article.

I’m surprised that nobody noticed or mentioned the contradiction previously. In any case I made some changes so it’s more clear and you can perhaps not be quite as concerned (depending on the type of zoning you are looking at) and the new final paragraph now reads …

“Because zoning can be very complex and is often not necessary at all, it should be approached with caution, especially if it is possible to accomplish the pressure relief and alignment you need without it. Zoning schemes that use more than 3 zones may also be relatively ineffective because the zoning differences are often less than the natural differences across the surface or the layer (especially in the case of zoned foam layers) or the zones may not “fit” the specific body type or sleeping style of the person on the mattress. In some cases they can also be a justification for higher prices than necessary. In the end … how well a mattress provides the pressure relief and neutral alignment you need in all your sleeping positions in your “real life” experience is more important guideline than any “theoretical” benefits of a zoned design.”

I plan on hitting Colton’s this weekend. Hopefully that can help end this journey. I know I am going to end up with a great mattress,

I’m looking forward to your feedback and report

I would always put more emphasis on your actual experiences and how well a mattress provides you with the best possible PPP (Pressure relief, Posture and alignment, and Personal preferences) when testing mattresses than any “theoretical informatioin”. The articles are mostly to help you ask better questions and be more aware of some of the differences you will encounter and to help you make better comparisons and differentiate between marketing claims and more meaningful and accurate information.

Phoenix