Hi Nurse79,
It would probably be a good idea to reread my comments in my first reply … particularly these ones …
[quote]There is more about the 3 most important parts of “value” of a mattress purchase in post #13 here which can help you make more meaningful quality/value comparisons between mattresses in terms of suitability (how well you will sleep), durability (how long you will sleep well), and the overall value of a mattress compared to your other finalists based on suitability, durability, and all the other parts of your personal value equation that are most important to you (including the price or course and the options you have available after a purchase).
While I can’t speak to how a mattress will feel for someone else … outside of “comfort” and PPP (Posture and alignment, Pressure relief, and your Personal preferences) the most important part of the value of a mattress purchase is durability which is all about how long you will sleep well on a mattress. This is the part of your research that you can’t “feel” and assessing the durability and useful life of a mattress always depends on knowing the type and quality of the materials inside it regardless of the name of the manufacturer on the label (or how a mattress feels in a showroom or when it is relatively new) so I would always make sure that you can find out the information listed here so you can compare the materials and components to the quality/durability guidelines here to confirm that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in a mattress that would be a cause for concern relative to the durability and useful life of a mattress before making any purchase. [/quote]
[quote]Spa Sensations 12" Theratouch Memory Foam Mattress, Multiple Sizes:
3" of Theratouch premium memory foam plus 3" of ventilated Air-cool foam
6" of high-density support foam
Features a deluxe, velour cover
Our patented compression technology allows our mattresses to be compressed, rolled and shipped in a box via Fedex; please allow 48 hours for it to expand fully after opening
CertiPUR-US Certified for durability, performance and content
Limited 10-year warranty[/quote]
Unfortunately the specs you listed don’t contain any information about the quality/density of the materials so it’s not possible to make any meaningful comments about the durability or useful life of the mattress. If you can find out the information here and post it on the forum I’d certainly be happy to let you know if I can see any obvious weak links in the mattress that would be a reason for caution in terms of the durability and useful life of the mattress.
i would be very cautious here though because Spa Sensations typically uses lower quality/density materials in their comfort layers (such as 3 lb memory foam) which would be a weak link in their mattresses. A forum search on Spa Sensations will bring up more information about them but in general I would avoid them along with the other Zinus brands as well.
[quote]Signature Sleep Gold Series CertiPUR-US 12" Memory Foam Mattress, Multiple sizes:
Unique basket weave design mattress cover
Soft cover is made of polyester
3.5" Memory Foam 2.5 lb, 9ILD
8.5" high density foam 1.5 lb, 20 ILD[/quote]
These are very low quality materials that certainly don’t come close to meeting the minimum quality/durability guidelines here and would be an obvious weak link in the mattress and I would definitely avoid this mattress as well.
[quote]Contura by Lane III 12" Memory Foam Mattress:
12" memory foam mattress
Premium high density open cell memory foam over a support base of engineered latex foam
Contura by Lane memory foam mattress density lb rating: 3 lbs
Deluxe rayon from bamboo stretch cover[/quote]
This is also missing most of the information that I would need to make any meaningful comments about the quality or durability of the materials in the mattress but if there is 2" or more of 3 lb memory foam in the upper layers of this mattress I would avoid it as well.
[quote]Sleep Revolution 12" Sport Memory Foam Mattress:
3-zone quilted top of this 12" memory foam mattress helps to eliminate pain in shoulders, hips and back
Exclusive fabric design on the Sleep Revolution Mattress
Cover features the patented Celliant fiber that converts natural body heat into infrared energy and reflects back into the body
The infrared energy that is reflected back promotes circulation and increases oxygen to tissues and muscles which can aid in pain relief, muscle recovery and enhanced athletic performance
Celliant technology on the Sleep Revolution 12" sport memory foam mattress with celliant sleep technology lasts the lifetime of the material
Will not wash out or breakdown
Active Response Foam layering system features 4" gel-infused memory foam with 2" Quick Response foam for resiliency
A 5.5" Comfort Curve HD foam base layer on the sports gel memory foam mattress provides support and promotes airflow
Memory foam is infused with Green Tea extract, Charcoal and Natural Seed Oil which minimizes the growth of bacteria and works to eliminate chemical odor in a natural way
All foam in the 12" memory foam mattress is CertiPUR-US certified[/quote]
This is another Zinus mattress and the description also doesn’t include any of the information I would need to make any meaningful comments about the quality and durability of the materials or the mattress as a whole but I would also avoid this mattress since it’s very likely that it would also include lower quality/density materials that would be a weak link in this mattress as well.
[quote]Spa Sensations Black Label 12" Memory Foam Mattress:
Soft knit jacquard smooth top cover
3" of memory foam plus 2" of comfort foam
2 layers of high density support foam base
Memory foam is infused with green tea, charcoal and natural seed oil which minimizes the use of petrol based chemical oils and works to eliminate odors
Foam is CertiPUR-US Certified for durability, performance and content
Our patented compression technology allows our mattresses to be compressed, rolled and shipped in a box via FedEx; please allow 48 hours for your mattress to expand fully after opening[/quote]
This is another Zinus mattress and I would also avoid this one unless you are able to confirm that there are no lower quality materials or weak links in the mattress that would compromise the durability and useful life of this mattress as well.
I would avoid all of the mattresses you mentioned.
If you are considering online options then the tutorial also includes several links to lists that include the better online options I’m aware of (in the optional online step) that include many different types of mattresses (including memory foam) in a wide range of firmness levels and budgets as well that may also be well worth considering.
Phoenix