I’ve finally been able to try some really quality mattresses at a nearby store, PJs Sleep Company, and while I was impressed with their “home made” latex mattresses, the only one that felt like “this is an expensive mattress” from the moment I sat down was the Natura Eco Radiance they had. I’ve browsed these forums enough to know that the initial feel isn’t the best to judge a mattress by, but I can’t get that sensation out of my head! However, it was about 3 times the cost of the (already pricey) Ivy Organic mattresses. If I want to consider spending that much, I definitely want to make sure I’m spending my money wisely.
I’m 6’3, ~160 lbs, and mainly a side/stomach sleeper. My priorities are (probably like most people) (1) Comfort/ability to get uninterrupted sleep on a nightly basis, (2) Mattress retaining its quality throughout its lifetime (or at least for as long as possible), (3) Not overspending
Here are the breakdowns of the three mattresses I liked best (in order):
Natura Eco Radiance
Quilt
Certified 100% organic cotton stretch-knit ticking
4.2 lbs Certified organic Natura Grow WoolTM
1" Convoluted all-natural Talalay latex
Zippered Topper
1" All-natural Talalay latex
2" All-natural Talalay latex – soft
2" All-natural Talalay latex – medium
Core
6" All-natural Dunlop latex
Mattress Height
12.5"
Ivy Organics Latex Cushion Firm (this one doesn’t seem to be listed on their website, and all I have are the notes the salesmen read me)
- 11", 1 sided
- 120 oz wool + organic cotton deck + 3" organic latex with ILD 21-22
- 15 gauge 800 count pocket system
- Needle punched wool
- 7" thick, 2 sided
- 6" “organic latex” with ILD 30-35
120 oz wool + organic cotton band incasement
(I should mention that I’m not especially concerned with getting an Organic mattress, this was just the nearest high end store)
I’ve been targeting latex because my research made it sound like the best overall quality for a mattress, so I’d imagine any of these cover my 2nd priority quite well. However, comparing the instant-comfort of the Eco radiance with the lack of it in the Ivy Organics makes me wonder if those mattresses actually cost me some comfort/good-nights-sleepability for the durability I’m getting? Also, this is probably not a worthy consideration, but the descriptions of the Ivy Organic components reads a lot like ‘fluff’ to cover the fact that’s it’s pretty much just latex and wool (although I’m guessing it is still very high quality material given that they’re one of the recommendations in the LA Manufacturers post?).
So I guess my main questions are,
- Does anyone have experience or insights to share about any of these mattresses?
- Is there a way to get the luxury-level comfort of the Eco Radiance on a cheaper mattress that still has high durability?
- Or alternatively, a way to get something with the support of one of the Ivy Organics but more of whatever made the Eco Radiance so comfortable?
- Are the materials in the Eco Radiance as durable/long-lasting as those in the Ivy Organics? If it turns out to be the highest quality option, I don’t mind the price
4b) But does anyone know anywhere/anyway else that may be cheaper to get the Natura Eco Radiance? I could be wrong, but I would guess that since it’s not one of PJs Sleep Company’s own mattresses there is a little markup - Is there any downside of an all or nearly all latex mattress that I’m missing?
- Is it “settling” to get a mattress that doesn’t have the lovely comfort of the Eco Radiance? I’ve tried probably 40+ mattresses over the last few months, and that is the only one that really felt instantly, incredibly, comfortable.
And I just want to say again, thank you so much to this awesome community! It’s incredibly refreshing to find a haven for purely helpful, factual information about a world so otherwise hard to decipher.