First of all, thanks to everyone for taking the time to share their expertise here. Phoenix, you are a legend!
TMU helped me choose a college budget mattress about a decade ago. It’s time to update, and I’m going with latex this time around.
I couldn’t find an explicit answer, so excuse me if it’s been covered already. I wanted to confirm, is there anything that differentiates a topper vs a mattress, all else being equal?
For example, let’s say a place sells a mattress with 2 layers of 3" 100% natural Dunlop, a firm and medium. Same place might have toppers for sale individually, including options for 3" 100% natural Dunlop with those same internal firmness ratings. Besides the name, free accessories (pillow, cover, etc), and price, are there any functional differences with the material?
As an aside, I’m working on losing enough weight to likely affect my mattress experience in the next year. I’m interested in 2-side firmness splits, like cozypure’s 3" comfort later, so I can make adjustments along the way, if needed. However, CP doesn’t sell those individually and the few others i’ve found are 6" thick (which I don’t see the point to, given the price is similar to 2x3" layers in similar firmness ratings, which would be more versatile given the ability to arrange them separately). The few I’ve seen that fit the criteria I’m looking for are from dubious sources.
[quote=“djibjo post=91835”]I couldn’t find an explicit answer, so excuse me if it’s been covered already. I wanted to confirm, is there anything that differentiates a topper vs a mattress, all else being equal?
For example, let’s say a place sells a mattress with 2 layers of 3" 100% natural Dunlop, a firm and medium. Same place might have toppers for sale individually, including options for 3" 100% natural Dunlop with those same internal firmness ratings. Besides the name, free accessories (pillow, cover, etc), and price, are there any functional differences with the material?
As an aside, I’m working on losing enough weight to likely affect my mattress experience in the next year. I’m interested in 2-side firmness splits, like cozypure’s 3" comfort later, so I can make adjustments along the way, if needed. However, CP doesn’t sell those individually and the few others i’ve found are 6" thick (which I don’t see the point to, given the price is similar to 2x3" layers in similar firmness ratings, which would be more versatile given the ability to arrange them separately). The few I’ve seen that fit the criteria I’m looking for are from dubious sources.[/quote]
Short answer is no, there’s no difference (aside from marketing). I also agree with you that using 3" layers makes more sense than a 6" layer since it’s much easier to make adjustments and repair worn out layers over time. I’m sure someone else will come along and help you with places/sources to buy what you’re looking for.