Plant based poly support core?

[phoenix]

Hi brc722,

I understand that the feel between latex and memory foam are completely different but unfortunately, I did find both comfortable and supportive. I like the breathability and floaty feeling of the latex, but also like the firm yet soft give from the memory foam! Gah! !!!

Some mattresses have a combination of both materials in the comfort layers (either memory foam over latex or latex over memory foam) which may be worth testing if there is a local mattress that has this type of construction. It has part of the “feel” of both.

Some comments about your choices …

the latex innerspring from factory direct manufacturer $1600 (before negotiating)

I would certainly consider this.

Nature’s Rest latex/plant poly core $1600

I would want to know the specifics of this mattress in terms of the layering but if you have tested this locally and it’s a good match for you in terms of PPP then it may be worth considering even though it’s more costly than some similar mattresses that are available to you.

Serta iseries Flattery Firm $1200

I would want to know the specifics of all the layers in this mattress because there are some “suspect” materials inside it in terms of durability.

Habitat Dunlop latex bed $1500 (which seems like a good value for a 100% all natural latex and pretty straightforward process but buying without testing is always scary)

I’m not sure which of their mattresses you are looking at (model and size) but there are some other online latex options that are available to you (linked in the tutorial post) which for most people would probably be better “value” and have more options available either before and after a purchase.

What types of things do you think I should take into account while pondering these options?

I would follow the steps in the tutorial post one by one and use the criteria of your personal value equation that are most important to you to make any choices between your “finalists”.

You are considering several mattresses that I would probably have ruled out based on the guidelines and suggestions in the tutorial post.

Phoenix