Picking a Mattress for US!

[phoenix]

Hi EmrysTuatha,

Thanks for taking the time to share an update … I appreciate it.

So, in my not so infinite wisdom, my next challenge is to consider a mattress topper to put on this bed. I know, your first comment will be that this consideration will change or adjust the feel of the mattress. I do understand that this will be the case. What I want to know is, if I were to consider the Napa Plush that only has one sheet of 2" super soft latex, and TRY and find a mattress topper of a similar density or composition to the that same latex, could Phoenix or anyone else make any recommendations of a quality built mattress topper that is no more than 2-3 inches with EXCELLENT cooling properties and “fingers crossed” made of Talalay latex as well? I don’t know if such a product exists, and if not made of latex, then at least something of a plush or super soft durable material with EXCELLENT cooling properties?

My reply in post #2 here includes my comments and answers to the same questions asked by another member about toppers and mattress pads and temperature regulation.

Once you know the type and blend of latex in the top layer of the Napa Plush then you can purchase a topper that uses the same type of latex if that is your preference. If you wish to purchase a Talalay latex topper instead (either blended or 100% natural) then the component/topper list includes some good sources for this as well. Talalay Active Fusion (aka Celsion) also has a phase change gel added to the latex and which can add a little bit of additional temperature regulation to the latex (generally when you first go to sleep at night because the benefits of gel don’t tend to last over the course of the night) although Talalay latex is already a very breathable and “temperature neutral” material.

Additionally, we will probably look into a mattress pad as well, and following up on a couple of other threads on the matter will probably look into a thin, very breathable, water resistant option since the topper will provide a good layer of protection, and will need to be breathable so as to reduce the cooling effects in the topper as little as possible.

I’m guessing you are probably referring to a mattress protector (to protect your mattress from stains and the body fluids, skin cells, and oils that we release each night) rather than a mattress pad (which is usually used to provide some additional softness to your mattress although some products can provide both functions).

There is more about mattress pads in the other reply I linked and there is more about the pros and cons of different types of mattress protectors and some examples of each of them in post #89 here.

Phoenix