Hi Pheonix: Still have not decided … But getting close … Would appreciate your opinion in making my final decision.
ALL NATUURAL LATEX
I tested two configurations : Foam Order: 3" Firm Dunlop on the bottom with 3" Soft Dunlop on top from
The Natural Mattress Store 3" Firm Dunlop on the bottom with 3" Soft Talalay on the top
Both mattress combinations felt good : The all dunlop was a bit firmer but still comfortable when turning to my side. The Talalay had a more cushion feel to it . My only concern would i start sinkinking and loose supportt??
Foam Order: The two latex cores are put in a organic cotton zippered case (Similar to a pillow protector) then covered in a stretch shear knit cover ( not sure if the knit cover is organic?) THe floor sample the knit cover was all stretched out and baggy , which concerned me … Foam order also has available a zippered mattress encasemennt with a wool layer , which I was considering ,until I noticed the flap where the zipper is does not lie flat and sticks out . When I noticed the problem I asked , how will the sheets lie flat and got a blank look … I like that foam order cuts their full mattresses 53" wide which fits nicely in the slatted bed frame and when added layers of bedding are added the bedding and mattress does not protrude over the side rails of the bed. I will return to Foam Order tomorrow and confirm the zipper problem
The Natural Mattress Store:
The NM Store will make a custom bed. #’ Firm Dunlop,3"Soft Talalay(Top) in a with wool and cotton . The mattress is cut 54"wide and the case is quite padded. They have another case without wool/cotton (with doctors note), but not able to test or see it .
As far as which combination of latex is best I will try both again this week.
The Foam Order mattress in the knit case I could feel the latex
With the NM Store encasement I did not feel the latex as much
Cost:
Both Stores Run Close in Price with a ticking type case
Foam Order: Cores + cotton zipper (pillow protector type case) covered in thin stretch knit type case (Runs approx $600 less)
Questions:
I am assuming it is advisable to get a ticking type case?
If the ticking type case at Foam Order cannot work out ? Where can I find an organic ticking type case 6" deep?
Do I need the wool and cotton in the ticking case?
I was thinking if I put an organic wool mattress protector on top of the mattress ,why would I need wool inside the encasement? (Have a doctors note to avoid flame retardant protection)
Decision to make:
The Foam Order combination Dulop/Dunlop feels more supportive at this point . and I can always add an inch topper of talalay if down the road need slight more cushion? The mattress will have a lower profile which I need for the type of bed fram I have .
My main concern , without a thicker zippered encasement and having the cotton zippered encasemennt (similiar to a pillow protector) covered with the thin stretch knit case , mattress protector on top : Will that be enough protection for the Latex Cores ?
My concern with the NM Store: Since this is a custom order and not one of their regular stocked configurations: There is No Return on the Mattress. There is a comfort exchange available but there would be nothing to exchange since they do not carry Soft Dunlop . if the Talalay top layer became too soft , there would be nothing to exchange the layer for .
I understand a ticking type encasement will provide more durable protection for the mattress . If i go with Foam Order where to I find a Ticking type zippered case that is 6 inches deep made of Organic Cotton
Thanks for listening: Most appreciative of any help you might have . Much thanks: