Hi cyberbrad4,
With weights over about 200 lbs ⌠memory foam can be a little tricky. In addition to this ⌠the density of the memory foam in a mattress is the single biggest factor in how durable it is and how quickly it will soften. The iComfort gel memory foam has a 5 lb density which would normally indicate good quality but this is only because the gel particles that are mixed in with the memory foam are heavier and add to he weight. In reality ⌠the actual memory foam is lower density (closer to 4 lbs) which means that it would soften more quickly than higher density foams and iin addition to this ⌠particles added to memory foam make it less durable as well. There are versions of gel memory foams where the gel is actually part of the memory foam rather than added particles but the iComforts donât use this which is one of the reasons I donât believe they have great value. They also use other types of foam in many of their models and in the higher priced models ⌠some of them have such thick comfort layers that even normal softening that all polyfoam and memory foams go through in the first few weeks may result in the mattress being too soft for a particular body weight, shape, and sleeping position. It appears this is what has happened.
When you are looking for a mattress ⌠the first thing I would do is eliminate as many as possible of worst choices so that you can be more focused on choices where your odds of long term satisfaction are much better. This article will help you avoid most of the traps and pitfalls of mattress shopping.
The next best step is to gather some basic information about mattresses and the materials that are used in them. The goal here is to gather enough basic information that you an ask better questions and to help you identify which outlets really are knowledgeable and which are just telling you marketing stories. Reading through the overviews in the mattresses section will help you here. I wouldnât âstudyâ them so much as just read them through to gain some general information.
The next step ⌠before you start looking at or thinking about âwhich mattressâ ⌠is to find some of the better outlets that are knowledgeable about the materials in a mattress and how to fit a mattress to the needs and preferences of each person or couple. If they know this (and your basic reading will help you know when someone knows what they are talking about) ⌠then you wonât have to. One of the best signs of outlets like this is a willingness to give you good information on the phone about prices and mattress materials that may be suitable for you to try. Calling on the phone first will help eliminate the outlets who only want you to come there before they will give you any information.
When you have found one or a few outlets that know their stuff and offer mattresses with good value (based on comparing other mattresses that use similar materials and construction) ⌠then you can relax knowing that you donât have to go store to store and listen to more and more confusing stories to find the best mattress and the best value for you. This bypasses most of the frustration of mattress shopping.
Once you reach this point ⌠itâs just a matter of finding the âbestâ mattress in each of the list of outlets you have chosed and then deciding on the one that best meets your needs and preferences and has the best value in your budget range. This way you completely avoid most of the outlets that will do more to confuse and frustrate you and sell you a mattress that does more for their profit than it does for your needs and preferences.
There are two factory direct outlets near you where I would I would spend most of my time. they are âŚ
Denver MattressÂŽ - The Easiest Way to Get the Right Mattress Regional factory direct outlet that makes a range of mattresses including memory foam, latex, and innersprings. They have a good selection of choices and have better value than most. I would only focus on their own brands and ignore the major brands they also carry.
https://www.jordans.com/sleep-lab/about-our-brands/jordans-mattress-factory Factory direct manufacturer who makes memory foam, latex, and innerspring mattresses. They fit the profile of smaller factory direct manufacturers who use better quality materials in their mattresses and then sell them at lower prices than the larger mass market outlets.
These would be my reference points for any other outlets you visit and quite frankly if I was in your shoes ⌠I probably wouldnât spend any time at any others with one possible exception âŚ
https://thebeddingmart.com/ Carries Pure Latex bliss which are a high quality line of talalay latex mattresses which are better quality and value than most mainstream mattresses but not usually in the same value range as many local manufacturers.
Hope this helps
Phoenix