Hi Jaxson,
The best way to choose a layering is to test mattresses which have known specs to get a clear sense of the ILD and thickness of the comfort layers and support layers that work best for you. Each experience helps “point to” the best layering for each individual. For example … I would say that a 32 ILD core is on the soft side for you and 36 - 40 (firm) talalay would work better or even firm Dunlop. The layers interact however so knowing that the support core needs to be firmer is only an approximation rather than giving an exact layering scheme that works for you. For example the comfort layers on the Snowmass may be perfect but the support core was likely too soft. That’s why its important to “differentiate” pressure relief and alignment when you are testing mattresses so that you don’t mix the two up or go by an overall feel. The iComfort you tried for example had a softer comfort layer than the snowmass but the core is likely a little firmer.
If you decide to purchase from an online manufacturer such as SleepEz … I would let them know your “specs” (height, weight, and sleeping positions) what you have tested and your feedback about each one. They are very good at either going by “averages” (which works well for most people which is why they recommend it so often) or will adjust the averages based on your testing. They are the “experts” with their own mattresses and their construction based on many hundreds (or thousands) of customers and their feedback.
At this stage it is unclear the type of comfort layer which works best for you. If you are comfortable on a firmer comfort layer (such as the Ikea) and have no pressure problems … then medium, firm, extra firm would likely work well for you. If you need a softer comfort layer … then soft medium firm would likely work well (especially for side sleepers). Each of you should test mattresses separately since you may have different needs and the mattresses can be made with a side to side split to accommodate each of your needs.
There are a couple of factory direct manufacturers in Salt Lake City if you decide to take a trip there. I would call first to make sure what they have on their floor for you to test before making a long trip. Sometimes they can make a mattress with certain materials or layering but may not have it on the floor for you to test.
See post #2 here for the updated Salt Lake City/Provo list
Hope this helps. Keep in mind too that there are many people that are happy with an online purchase who have done little testing and even if the layering is not quite right … a layer exchange at a low cost will normally solve any problems. While I personally believe that some testing will help a lot to narrow down the best layering and in some cases save the frustration of deciding which layers to exchange … its at least nice to know for those that don’t have many good options near them that even without a specific “perfect” mattress that you are duplicating that the odds are good that you will end up with a mattress that is superior in all ways than anything you would otherwise have purchased.
Phoenix
PS: There is a store in Idaho Falls[/url] which carries several latex mattresses from Natura which use talalay, dunlop, and various combinations. While they don’t list the exact specs, Natura does list the general construction and materials and they would certainly be valuable in giving a general idea of different latex layerings that may work well for you.
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