Sleep EZ layer questions-Take advice of Sleep EZ or Reddit/MU user reviews?

[birdgirl2022]

I am working on configuring the layers for the Sleep EZ organic 10." I have relied on reviewing comments on mattress underground, reddit, and had a phone conversation with sleep ez. I also received the samples from sleep ez. I cannot decide on the layering configuration because it seems layer recommendations/reviews conflict between the 3 resources.

A little information about me and my partner.
Me: lower degenerative disc disease which results in chronic pain from mid back to ankles on daily basis. Side (75%) and back (25%) sleeper, very light sleeper, toss and turn every night from chronic pain issues. I think the chronic pain is exacerbated by our memory foam as well. Thus, typically pain in the morning is centered around low back, hips, glutes, IT band and hamstrings. I usually prefer plushy to medium, but yea still like overall support. 147lbs, 5’5.
Partner: No health issues but does toss and turn quite a bit. Primarily back and stomach sleeper with periodic side. He would prefers medium to firm. 190lbs, 5’8.

Based on sleep ez website top-bottom: me-soft talalay, medium dunlop, firm dunlop; him: medium talalay, medium dunlop, firm dunlop.
When I called sleep ez they still recommended this configuration and explain the soft-plush top would be best based not only on body type, sleep positions, but also the chronic pain. I had asked about a middle talalay layer as I was seeing this recommended in other forums. The sleep ez rep told me not necessary and don’t spend the extra money, stick with the 2 supportive dunlop layers.

However, reddit and mattress underground personal posts tell me a different story. I have seen mixed reviews on the soft talalay comfort layer-seems to help some people, while others switched to the medium because they still sunk right to the supportive layers which made it overall medium-firm. Also, I have seen many, many reddit reviews specifically saying they ultimately switched to either all talalay layers or used 2 talalay layers with a supportive Dunlop bottom layer. It seems this could be personal preference based on latex type, as yea, the talalay samples seem very bouncy and maybe provide better push back. I see the benefit of 2 talalay or 2 dunlop under the comfort.

In terms of overall reviews I have seen on layering, it seems people switched to

1. soft T/med T/F Dunlop
2. soft T/soft Dunlop/med Dunlop
3. med T/firm T/firm Dunlop
4. 3 layers of talalay soft/med/firm.

Please answer the following:

1. I am concerned about the soft T layer and leaning towards med T comfort layer if we stick with the sleep ez recommended layering (mentioned way above). I’m also leaning towards the firm comfort layer for my partner. All based purely on feeling the samples and reddit reviews. What’s your thoughts?
2. What do you think about the sleep ez phone rep telling me to skip 2 layers of talalay? I’m kinda liking either #1 or #3 layering option listed above.
3. Anybody have experience with the 3 talalay option?
4. If I stick with 1 talalay layer and 2 dunlop layers what are your overall recommendations outside of the sleep ez website calculator. I would think we would still need a firm Dunlop bottom layer to accommodate both of us. I would prefer only 1 split comfort layer and not have to mess with a middle split layer.
5. With that being said, I do like #2 if we stick with 2 layers of Dunlop, but thinking the soft Dunlop would be too soft for my partner?

[NikkiTMU]

Hi birdgirl2022.

It’s great that you’ve already had an in depth conversation with Sleep EZ. They are, of course, experts in their product and will do their best to guide you towards your most supportive, most comfortable configuration.

Also, I have seen many, many reddit reviews specifically saying they ultimately switched to either all talalay layers or used 2 talalay layers with a supportive Dunlop bottom layer. It seems this could be personal preference based on latex type, as yea, the talalay samples seem very bouncy and maybe provide better push back. I see the benefit of 2 talalay or 2 dunlop under the comfort.

I think it’s definitely important to read the experiences of others and gauge how those experiences may translate into your own. My opinion on the matter is that if you do ultimately choose the transition layer and find you dislike it, you can always remove it. Likewise, if you order the mattress without the transition layer and find it lacking, you can always add it later!

I’m also leaning towards the firm comfort layer for my partner. All based purely on feeling the samples and reddit reviews. What’s your thoughts?

Your own testing here is your best data point. If your partner likes the feel of a firm comfort layer, then this is excellent! What may feel firm to you may not feel so to me, so I can’t say too much more in the way of that.

What do you think about the sleep ez phone rep telling me to skip 2 layers of talalay? I’m kinda liking either #1 or #3 layering option listed above.

I tend to trust the manufacturer’s recommendation, but again, your own testing/gut instinct will be a guiding factor. I also am a fan of the three layer configuration.

With that being said, I do like #2 if we stick with 2 layers of Dunlop, but thinking the soft Dunlop would be too soft for my partner?

At your partner’s height and weight it is possible that a soft layer would be too soft for them, especially with such a flat sleeping profile (more specifically when stomach sleeping).

NikkiTMU