Need Coil Help Please!

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I am 5’3", 110 lbs, a 95% side sleeper, 5% back sleeper, with many spinal issues so want some cushioning depth so there’s a tiny bit of “hug” and feel like I am sleeping IN the mattress not floating on TOP of the mattress, while still getting good support. I’m also a two-time cancer survivor so want a fully certified organic bed (not just organic components).

I am looking at two Naturepedic beds, however, I don’t need info specific to these beds, I am trying to understand in general coil gauge and how they impact softness, and what role microcoils play in a bed. I gave the specs of each just as an example.

One is the Serenade Plush which has 8" encased coils, which are alternating 16.00 and 15.50 gauge with a 14.50 gauge perimeter.

The other is the Concerto (which only comes in Plush) which has 9.5" encased coils, which are alternating 15.25 and 14.25 gauge with a 13.50 gague perimeter.

The Concerto also has 0.75" high-density micro coils in the pillowtop encasement.

The tell me that the Concerto is the softer of the two (which I was surprised at given that the Concerto coil gauge is lower) but still supportive and is not “zoned”, that the "alternating coils are laid in “strips”.

I’m curious what role the microcoils might play in a mattress.

Can anyone explain what benefit the microcoils might give and also the differing coil height?

The company has been very forthcoming with information and welcomes questions. Is there anything else I should be asking?

They offer a 100 night trial, but I’d rather not go through the hassle of having to return a bed and although they have physical stores, the closest one to use is about 4 hours away and it’s not feasible at this time to make that trip.

Thanks!

@TheCleanBedroom is the best to ask as they sell these and are most familiar.

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Thanks. I just want general knowledge about coil gauge and what impact microcoils have. Not specific to these beds.

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The microcoils might feel a little bouncier - more like an innerspring mattress would feel.
Latex would have a more supportive feel.

Because the concerto has a thicker coil layer, it may feel softer or more plush. The further you are away from your platform, divan or foundation the more softness you may feel.

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Thank you so much for your help!

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In your opinion, which would be the best for a 5’3", 110lb petite side sleeper that wants support but also pressure point relief?

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I am looking for same mattress feeling as you! I am going to test out these mattresses- they use dunlop latex. I wonder if you would prefer talalay over coils which would be a little softer?

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I checked with Roger, one of our staff members. He is knowledgeable about mattresses and Naturepedic, in particular.

The Concerto is more of a plush mattress and a pillowtop, so our concern would be that it would not give you the support you are looking for. It is offered as a plush mattress with no firmness level options.

Based on what you have told us, our recommendation would be the Serenade with “cushion-firm” firmness level - although I see that you preferred the Serenade Plush which has the plush coils.

The Serenade has a soft 2" latex layer in all versions, as I’m sure you know. This would provide some of the cushioning you desire. Even though the latex is Dunlop (and very durable), Naturepedic has ways to customize the softness/firmness level. Additionally, a comfort layer is on top of the latex layer, consisting of organic cotton, organic wool, and plant-based pla for more cushioning.

The variation is in the 8" support coils, which come in Plush, Medium, or Firm.

The cushion-firm Serenade has 8" medium coils and 2 " of latex. It may offer more support, but the Plush Serenade would also work.
It really is based on personal preference, so I hesitate to make a hard-and-fast recommendation. But those are our thoughts.

Finally, when you do purchase, remember that it can take up to 30 days for the mattress to break in and for your body to adjust.

I hope this is helpful!

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