What is most important to know when looking for a solid hybrid options?

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I plan on going to a few different stores this weekend and have been looking for as much accurate info as possible prior so I am prepared. So far I have read that
Ideal Coil Gauge is much more important that coil count, especially with those ridiculous microcoils they use to fool people (myself included) into thinking there is more support. 12-15g being ideal?
Latex comes in both Talalay and Dunlop (sp?) Talalay is more like angel food cake and softer and Dunlop is more like pound cake and firmer. 2-3" minimum for anything noticeable.
I am not sure what ILD is or how that comes into play, perhaps there are different densities of each latex type?
If you were me heading into a store and wanting to end this mattress hunting nightmare what questions would you feel were most important beyond the return policies?

Thank you so much for your help.

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The foundation will be the most important component other than the mattress itself.

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Individually pocketed coils will conform to your body better than a layer of coils.

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Good morning hloduca

Thank’s for posting and welcome the TMU!

For maximum longevity, the ideal coil size in a mattress is a gauge of 12–13 (thicker coils) in the support core, paired with a high-quality coil type (e.g., pocketed or offset coils)

As for ILD’s the higher the number the firmer the layers. Ideally, you want a transition layers of about 30 ILD over the coils, topped off with a 20 ILD range or less on top. This will give you a progressive feel and help alleviate pressure points. Talalay is great as a top comfort layer while Dunlop is preffered in support or transition layers.

A key question to consider is: Can the top latex layers be swapped or rearranged to adjust the support and comfort to suit your preferences? This is crucial because the mattress’s comfort is largely determined by its transition and comfort layers. If you’re unable to modify or rearrange these layers, the likelihood of being satisfied with the mattress decreases significantly, potentially leading to multiple rounds of returns and exchanges to find the right fit. It’s far more convenient and cost-effective to simply adjust the top layers to your liking than to deal with the inconvenience of coordinating a full mattress exchange.

Please follow up with us and feel free to ask more questions as you go through the process!

All the best

Mario~

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