I’d like your opinion if I may on the mattresses we’ve narrowed to. We have done a great amount of research, but would like your opinion as you are clearly very knowledgeable and this site has been wonderful (thank you). We live in the Des Moines area. We both need a supportive bed as mostly side sleepers – it seems plush or medium firmness is where we’ve gravitated.
We’ve gone to several local stores, but have narrowed mostly to two mattresses as Midwest Mattress. They are the Healthcare Crescendo (memory foam with gel) and the Restonic Nevada (latex). We had never heard of either brand, but we know brand does not necessarily mean quality. We find them both of comparable comfort, although the Healthcare mattress may have a slight edge on comfort in our lengthy “test run” at the store. On “paper” we both like the idea of the latex comfort layers of the Restonic, however. We aren’t fans of the thought of major off-gassing with memory foam however and the potential health concern. I know another similar post I read said the foams may be difficult to know as they may be made overseas. Can you help me understand whether this should be a major concern?
I also read on another website (sleeplikethedead) that the Restonic, because they are made up of latex, may last 5-8 years which seems the lower end, however, I am not sure the science behind that comment or how that stacks up compared with the others. I want to be sure they are of comparable support.
To help compare the materials/construction aspects - here are the layers -
Healthcare Crescendo:
11" Thick
One Sided (No-Flip/Neverturn)
3″ Gel Memory Foam
1″ Ventilated Memory Foam
3″ Plush Support Foam
4″ Posture Support Foam
Restonic Nevada Plush:
11" Thick
2" All Natural Talalay Comfort Layers
5" All Natural Talalay Latex Core
4″ polyfoam stabilizer base
All Natural Bamboo Cover
Would you have any suggestions as far as the quality or materials of either of these beds, or overall comments or other concerns about these options? Thank you very much!