Ultimate Dreams Latex Mattress

[phoenix]

Hi Huckleberry,

I was first looking at the 14" Aloe Alexis, but I am not sure about getting blended over natural latex.

You can read a little more about the different types of latex in post #6 here.

I like that this has over 3" of talalay, but 14" overall seems a little overkill. Not sure if there is diminishing returns after so much of the comfort layer since most options are for 2, 3 or 4".

I’m not sure I understand what you mean by “overkill” but the Alexis has 6" of talalay in two separate layers. You can read a little more about an all latex mattress vs a latex/polyfoam hybrid in post #2 here and about some of the benefits of the Alexis vs a mattress that only has about 3" of latex in the comfort layers in post #2 here. A mattress with more latex would generally be considered to be a more premium mattress because latex is a higher performance material than other types of foam in any layer but of course it’s also more costly.

I then moved on to some even higher end options such as there total latex model that is again only 3" of talalay, but it replaces the foam core with dunlop. How much of a difference does this make?

Dunlop and Talalay are both different types of latex so this mattress has a total of 9" of latex. Latex is a higher performance material and more durable than polyfoam. The choice between Talalay and Dunlop is a matter of personal preference and both are very high quality materials.

I also found a place called plush beds. I don’t see them as a member, but I realize not all recommended places are.

The members of the site are the only ones that are an official recommendation but there are others that I think highly of. A forum search on Plushbeds (you can just click this) will bring up many posts about them but they can be recapped by saying they are good quality and better value than a mainstream mattress or some other online sites but they not in the “best value” range in terms of their price or the options they have available.

Other companies don’t have as much info on their covers beyond saying they are organic cotton. Is this just marketing?

I’m not sure which companies you mean but most good manufacturers will be happy to tell you about their covers if they don’t have information on their sites. Most of the members here have the information on their website.

In case you haven’t read it already … post #1 here is the best place to start your research and has a great deal of basic information and the steps and guidelines that can help you make the best possible choices.

They have multiple 3" layers of either dunlop or talalay (unsure if you can mix the two when ordering, or if this would even be desirable). I am just wondering what you think about these options as they differ quite a bit from the other options I had considered where you had a single (or 2 on the aloe) 3" comfort layer on top of a foam or dunlop thicker layer.

Both of these are “all latex mattresses” which means they are very high quality and both are good value. The multiple layers allow for greater levels of customization and layer exchanges for both the comfort and support layers both before and after a purchase which can be an advantage for those who need it or would benefit from the greater design and customization flexibility. The design works very well and both are very good options.

Phoenix