Ultimate Dreams Latex Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi Huckleberry,

The first place I would start your research is post #1 here which includes links to all the basic information, steps, and guidelines you need to make the best possible choices.

Really, I am wondering if this seller is still highly recommended. Is the latex all natural (as some specifically state they are and some don’t) and how important is this such as for fumes? How important is the core? Obviously the 4 mattresses have different densities, thicknesses, and of course the last one being latex. Will this have a huge impact on the feel of the mattress or is that 3" top layer the really only important concern? Also, is there some difference between Dunlop and Dunlap (the term used with Ultimate Dreams)?

Post #2 here has more about how to make the most suitable choices.

While I don’t recommend specific mattresses (that always best left to your own personal testing or on more detailed conversations with a manufacturer who knows more about their mattresses than anyone) … Dreamfoam is one of the invited members here which means that I believe they are among the best quality/value available … no matter which mattress you choose. I would keep in mind though that the suitability of a mattress and it’s quality are completely different and even if you choose the best quality mattress available it may not be suitable for your specific needs and preferences which means it would have little value to you.

Every design and choice of layers or materials will affect both the feel and performance of a mattress yes because every layer of a mattress contributes to it’s performance and “feel” in combination with every other layer and component … including the cover and quilting.

Is the latex all natural (as some specifically state they are and some don’t) and how important is this such as for fumes?

Their Talalay is blended and their Dunlop is natural. They will also tell you on a phone call any details you wish to know about any of their mattresses because they are very transparent. All latex you are likely to encounter (synthetic, all natural, or blended) is “safe” and has been tested for VOC’s and harmful substances to the same or very similar standards such as Oeko-Tex standard 100. Most of the information you will find online that says otherwise is designed to sell something and not so much to inform and educate with factual information. You can read more about the different types of latex in post #6 here.

How important is the core?

In terms of its contribution to alignment and performance … it’s very important. In terms of it’s contribution to the durability of a mattress … it’s the least important because a mattress tends to soften and break down from the top down. If you are quite heavy and would “go through” the top comfort layers and compress the support core more then the durability of the support core will also play a secondary role. You can read more about the many factors that affect durability in post #4 here and the posts it links to.

Older reviews seem to suggest this came with a 2.35lbs of high density base foam which was recently downgraded to 1.5lbs (looks like the price is at least the same or possibly even more now). Is this still recommended with the downgraded materials?

You can read their comments about the 1.5 lb foam compared to the 2.35 lb foam in post #4 here and my comments in the first part of post #4 here and if you are up to reading a much longer and more “technical” post then you can read more details in post #14 here.

In most cases the choice between different types of latex (such as Dunlop vs Talalay) would be a matter of preference not a matter of better or worse. They also have customizable choices at their sister company Brooklyn Bedding which also allows for a choice of comfort layers and also allows you to exchange a layer if you make a less than ideal comfort choice and this can be an important part of each person’s personal value equation and can lower the risk of an online purchase.

Phoenix