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Dec 20, 2009 6:14 PM
I wish I knew the winning combination for my hips to not be in pain and wake me up after 1-2 hours. I can't stand...
Dec 21, 2009 2:16 PM
Note that latex will feel different than the memory foam. The memory foam seems better at pressure relief (molding to the body), but since the ILD is so low it does not offer as much support. However, I once tried 3" of memory foam on top of 6" of XF latex, and it felt pretty good.
Kimberly, since the top flobed layer is convoluted, the effective firmness is less. They told me it is around 14, since half of the latex is cut out. That is just an approximation though. I wish that flobeds had more options for the...
Dec 21, 2009 8:53 AM
I weigh 210 pounds and am 6' 2". The side of my bed that is sleeping the best has a 3" extra firm piece on the bottom with two firm pieces over that, topped off with a 2 inch convoluted pieces of soft Talalay. Having a bed with a zipper on it, so that I can move the layers around is a tremendous advantage, coupled with the ability to exchange layers for 90 days.
I have found that firmer is better for me....
Dec 20, 2009 10:26 AM
I have been going firmer over time. Currently F over XF over XF. Tha is the firmest I can go with the pieces I have. Even that might feel like I am sinking in too much with the convoluted layer and a thicker mattress pad (for temperature control). I think 1" of something might work better than the convoluted for me. Or perhaps SF on the bottom layer.
Sandman I have forgotten, do you have an all natural or a blended latex FlowBeds?
Regarding your question "would you say the difference between the blended and 100% natural (assuming 1 firmer on the blended) is significant or pretty minor?" It all depends on the individual. I'm assuming you're...
Dec 21, 2009 10:52 AM
I don't know anything about the company you mention, but I wish I'd known about it when I was mattress shopping, as the prices seem a little better than Flobeds and they are within reasonable driving distance of where I live.
It looks from their FAQ that they are using 100% natural latex from LI, which is a good thing.
The only concern I have is whether you can specify exactly the ILD you want. They, like some other firms, seem to break their latex into broad categories of "soft," "medium," "firm," "extra firm." I would want to specify the...
Dec 20, 2009 10:51 AM
I got samples of 28 and 32 ILD of Talalay Latex from Sleep like a bear. I wanted to get a sample of 36, but they didn't have any. I think that may be what I need. I have (from Overstock which doesn't list ILD) 1 1/2" of firm latex (perhaps 44?), 1 1/2" of 24ILD Talalay (that was marked) and 1" 21ILD (Natura latex) and 1" cheap memory foam. I need something more for my hip area, my shoulders are good. I think this may be too soft, but I have no back pain so it isn't too soft. The reason I think it is too soft is I feel trapped (sunken) by latex around the legs (below hip...
Dec 21, 2009 7:08 AM
I've been reading this forum ever since I bought my new latex mattress from a local mfg. As you recall, I returned a "medium" latex mattress and got a "firm" from this company in Massachusetts. I found that I was bottoming out on the 8 inch "medium" mattress. They claim to use only Talalay Latex from Latex International. I assume this is blended rather than all natural, but they don't say. The firm mattress which I kept is a bit TOO firm for me with 6 inches of "40 ILD" under 2 inches of "32 ILD"....all enclosed in a permanent cotton/wool cover. I have added an old 2" piece of memory foam which helps immensely and I've been sleeping pretty well on this setup.
However, sometimes I still feel like I might be "bottoming out" with this bed (I weigh 265 lbs) though it's hard to tell if I'm just hitting the...
Dec 21, 2009 12:34 PM
Note that latex will feel different than the memory foam. The memory foam seems better at pressure relief (molding to the body), but since the ILD is so low it does not offer as much support. However, I once tried 3" of memory foam on top of 6" of XF latex, and it felt pretty good.
Kimberly, since the top flobed layer is convoluted, the effective firmness is less. They told me it is around 14, since half of the latex is cut out. That is just an approximation though. I wish that flobeds had more options for the top level - they probably...
Dec 21, 2009 10:31 AM
I think it will depend on whether you still plan to use the memory foam on top. If you do, then I think the medium (24-28 ILD?) might be too many soft layers on top and you will probably sink in too far. The medium might be okay without the memory foam. That is my estimate from experiencing the blended talalay. The 100% natural might be more supportive, but I still think that plus the memory foam will be too soft (especially for someone your size).
Firm might work if you keep the memory foam topper. Even one likes a different feel, so pretty hard to say from the outside. Ideally you could get both the medium and firm and...
Dec 22, 2009 8:26 PM