Plant based poly support core?

[phoenix]

Hi brc722,

I think you may have easily missed my previous post because i made two posts and i only see a reply to the last one.

I think you’re right

Since I did not like feeling that hardness beneath the top cushion layer on the polycore hybrid, is it safe to assume i will probably get that same feeling from other polycore beds? I just cant help picturing this hard chunk of polycore at the bottom of these mattresses. I think id feel more assured w an innerspring hybrid if hybrid is the way i need to go.

This would depend on the design of the mattress including the type and thickness of the latex comfort layers and the type and firmness of the polyfoam support layer so it’s not possible to make a generalized comment about this because the answer would be “it depends” and “sometimes yes” and “sometimes no”. Typically though a latex support layer is more flexible and adaptive and not as “stiff” as polyfoam. There is more about some of the differences between a latex/polyfoam hybrid and an all latex mattress in post #2 here.

I found a couple budget all latex options on ez sleep & spindle but had a few questions. Im looking at Ez sleep’s Queen 7000 Natural Latex which would be two layers of 3" inch latex ( blended talayay or dunlop) and they also have the Roma which is a flippable 9" all Dunlop latex bed with a plush medium on one side and firm on the other. My concern there is that there is no way for me to test the feel of Dunlop. In the case of Spindle mattress, they only offer Dunop. However, 3 layers of it.

When you can’t test a mattress locally then a combination of your own local testing on similar mattresses and more detailed conversations with the manufacturer can help you make the choice that has the highest chance of success based on “averages” for your body type, sleeping style, and preferences (see mattress firmness/comfort levels in post #2 here).

I like that ez sleep gives me talaylay option but only two layers…over the three at spindle. How should i be figuring in the amount of latex layers in trying to figure which would be optimal setup? Whats more important- the type of latex or the # of layers? And what about the flippable dunlop one …i do wonder if the plush medium would be too firm for me.

SleepEz has 2, 3, and 4 layer mattresses that have an option to use Talalay in addition to their specials. The optimal setup would depend on which one was the best match for you in terms of PPP and your personal value equation. If you can’t test a mattress in person then deciding on a which choice a manufacturer offers which was best for you would be based on your conversations with each manufacturer. They know their mattresses and which one would have the highest chance of success better than anyone else.

The type of latex is a personal preference and would be important to people who preferred one type of latex over another. You can read a little more about the difference in “feel” between them in post #7 here but your own personal testing on each type of latex is the best way to know which one you prefer.

Post #2 here has more about the benefits of having more layers vs less but this is only part of the design of a mattress that is important because a mattress of the same thickness and overall firmness in the comfort and support layers may be just as good a choice for you in terms of PPP. A mattress that has more layers (of the same thickness and firmness) gives you more options to customize the mattress either before or after a purchase. There is also more about the thickness of individual layers and a mattress in post #14 here that is also an important part of making a choice that is most suitable for your body type, sleeping positions, and preferences.

Do u have any advice for me being that Id have access to 100% blended talaylay latex beds while there and how i could possibly compare it to feel of dunlop? Just think less springy? Or is much more complex than that?

All the layers and components of a mattress interact together and affect each other and every difference in design between two mattresses (including the cover and quilting) will have an effect on the feel and performance of the mattress. While Talalay will generally feel more “springy” than Dunlop … there are many other factors involved in deciding on the design or a mattress that is best for you but it all boils down to deciding which one is the best “match” for you based either on your own personal testing or on more detailed conversations with each online manufacturer you are considering.

All of these tradeoffs and deciding on which one is “best for you” (regardless of whether it may be best for anyone else) and your final choice depends on which parts of your personal value equation are most important to you.

Phoenix