Hi BrissieMum,
You read this correctly and it is rare that an ILD that low is available (or correctly listed) in Dunlop but in this case based ont he density it appears to be accurate and they would be one of the exceptions.
I believe that in the other Australian threads that there are some options that are less (some of which sell online if I remember correctly as well) but I donāt have them categorized and they are somewhat mixed together in the other threads. It may be worthwhile going through them and checking each source though because I believe that there is better value available in Australia even if its not in your area. if nothing else ā¦ if you find a similar mattress for much less at another manufacturer it may give you some leverage to help you bring the prices down.
Iāve listed all the links that are listed in this thread and all the other threads I mentioned after this post so you have them all in one place. For the most pare I donāt know which are chain stores, major manufacturers, smaller manufacturers, smaller sleep shops, or factory direct manufacturers but at least this way you can go through them all fairly quickly.
Phoenix
The ones you have mentioned in this thread ā¦
http://www.latexmattresswarehouse.com.au/ (See some feedback in post #8 here)
http://www.latexbeds.com.au/
The ones linked in the other threads I mentioned and other Australian topics ā¦
http://www.simplythebest.com.au/
http://www.regalmattressoutlets.com.au/
http://www.naturatex.com.my/index.htm
https://store.bedtek.com.au/
http://www.stuartshouseofbedding.com.au/
http://www.re-upholstery.com.au/
http://www.australianbeddingcompany.com.au/
http://www.perthbedding.com.au/
https://www.mattressesdirect.com.au/
http://www.mattressman.com.au/
http://www.dreamzone.net.au/
http://www.bedsforlife.com.au/
http://www.becksbedding.com.au/
http://www.designmobel.co.nz/index.html
http://electricadjustablebeds.com.au/ Mentioned in this post
http://www.sandman.com.au/ They are a family run company since 1948 with 3 outlets . From comments in another post: The mattress I tried is a medium density 8 inch flippable latex gold mattress . It had a poly fabric covering . But they have just introduced a 100% organic cotton fabric or a 100% australian wool fabric . They had them on display but not on the latex mattress but on a normal mattress . So for an extra $150 I can upgrade to this cover . The mattress is $1500 with an extra $150 for the upgraded fabric .
http://www.chiropedicmattressco.com.au/ They are a factory direct manufacturer in Melbourne and make a very nice range of mattresses using innersprings, latex, and memory foam. They also use a wool quilting in several models rather than synthetics. Iām including them here as a reference to compare pricing (which would need a phone call to ask).
http://www.themattressgallery.com.au/ Retail outlet that carries Avante Bedding which seems to be an alternative brand that makes a range of mattresses including latex and latex hybrids that may have ābetter than averageā value. Doesnāt list the specific details of the mattresses though.
http://www.foam.com.au/bedding/puresleep.asp A foam manufacturer that makes a brand called Pure Sleep which seem to include some good quality options and are sold through retail outlets. They have a nice range of mattresses using latex, memory foam, and innersprings and will provide the name of nearby retail outlets on request.
http://www.juvenator.com.au/ Local factory direct manufacturer which makes latex memory foam, and innerspring mattresses. Not details about their individual models but would likely be worth a call to find out what they make and including them in your research.
http://www.makinmattresses.com.au/index.html Local factory direct manufacturer who makes a range of mattresses including some high quality "āall latexā and latex hybrids. They seem to fit the profile of manufacturers who are knowledgeable and transparent and have good value.
http://www.organature.com.au/ Factory direct manufacturer based in Victoria that makes organic cotton/innerspring mattresses and organic cotton futons. Will ship throughout Australia.
http://www.ozmattress.com.au/ Factory direct online manufacturer based in QLD. They make three mattresses that use high quality materials (including pocket coils, memory foam, latex, buckling column gel, and high density foams) and appear to have good value. They have a very interesting website with some very good (and IMO accurate) information. Well worth a phone call.
http://www.factorydirectfurniture.com.au/products.php Factory direct outlet (probably not a manufacturer) who carries a ālatex ensembleā but has no details about construction or materials. May be worth a call to get the details.
http://www.bedshed.com.au/gel-solutions.html Retailer/chain store which carries mostly major brands but Iām including them here in case you wish to test two different types of gel layers (neither of which are the more typical gel memory foam). One is buckling column gel used in a couple of their Simmons mattresses and the other is Technogel which is used in two of their mattresses.
Sleepyhead | Beds R Us Retailer/chain store which donāt provide any details of the layering of their latex mattresses. Included only to give a reference example of mattresses that are similar to those made by some of the local manufacturers in this list but at a much higher in price.
http://www.sleepys.com.au/home.html Retailer/chain store. Also carry latex/pocket coil and buckling column gel mattresses which are mixed in with polyfoam. Also included as a reference but the layer details of their mattress would be important to identify any lower quality materials used in the mattress.