Hello!
After hours of research I’ve decided that a Dunlop-process-latex layered mattress is the thing that will work best for us.
Since its important to me to avoid glues, synthetics, petroleum additives, and talalay, I’m thinking about getting 3 - 3 inch queen-sized toppers, a cover and a soild wood slatted foundation to use with the bed we already have.
So I visited a local SavvyRest store and liked their similar layering system but didn’t like their price. At SleepWarehouse online I can get the following in queen-size Dunlop:
3" Med-Firm (ild 28-30) - $350.10
3" Med-soft (ild 16-18) - $332.10
So one decision is whether to get 2 Med-Firm/1 Med-soft versus 1 Med-firm/ 2 Med-soft.
Plans are to see if I can have each layer cut in half lengthwise so that I’ll end up with 6 - 3" pieces.
I understand that Dunlop is the firmest of the latex options and that a characteristic of Dunlop is that one side will be denser/firmer than the other surface. Which I like since there are then more options for switching around the layers.
These are the issues/warnings I’d appreciate feedback on:
- latex products called ‘latex foam’ are in fact blended with something else - synthetic foam etc - they are not 100% latex rubber.
- you have to be careful or you’ll be sold a blended product at the price of an all-latex product
- also be careful about deceptive certifications (organic, all-latex etc)
So how can the consumer be sure what we’re getting. especially if buying from a company that sells different kinds of blends?
Who are the major manufacturers of latex mattresses - is there any certifying body or independent information on the composition of various latex products?
Thanks, I’d really appreciate ideas/feedback on the system and supplier I’ve come up with.
DB