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I love everything about my latex bed so far but wish I had a 1.25" soft topper. I love my 1" Overstock Topper but it is not that sturdy and is falling apart and is a little small for the bed. I have been reading about this sale only good until Monday. Those that have the Brylane 1" latex topper, do you think the ILD is softer than the Overstock or the same? What do you think the ILD is? Is it man-made latex, blended latex or natural latex do you think?  Do you have any idea if this is Dunlap latex processing, Talalay latex processing or neither?  Does the latex topper fit the size of the mattress or is it a little small like the Overstock topper that is a little short on all sides?  Does the topper have a smell when it arrives and if it does, how...

mccldwll, Is the Brylane latex topper natural or blended? Is it Dunlap Processing or Talalay Processing or neither?  Does it have a smell?  Is it the right size for the bed or a litle bit small like Overstock? I love my Overstock topper but it has ripped in a few spots from moving it to sleep on the floor before I got the bed and from taking it off and on and for it being so thin. It is the perfect softness. What ILD do you think the Brylane Latex Topper is?  The sale ends on Feb. 4th.   I still think I need a 1.25" topper and 1" is not enough and 2" is too much for me....

I was sent two samples of latex from SavvyRest and I'm not sure if one is Dunlop and the other Talalay. I notice the larger "block" is denser and firmer with these larger holes on top. They have kind of a "dimple effect", whereas the other, smaller "block" has holes, but the top is flat...no dimpling. Reminds me more of a lower ILD talalay topper I have.

So, do you think the heavier piece IS from the Dunlop process?...

Jim, I just saw this 2.75 inch zoned latex topper from foamforyou, an EBay store:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-3-4-Queen-Luxury-Natural-Latex-Flexible-Foam-Mattress_W0QQitemZ260073824097QQihZ016QQcategoryZ37647QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

It's a blend (not sure if Talalay or Dunlop) but might be worth considering as a layer in your mattress reconstruction. They claim it's 32/35.5/32. You might e-mail them and find out where it's from if you care. Could be a good middle layer......

Lynn2006 wrote:
Lynne, what was the ILD of that Dunlop topper? Was it a blend, or 100% natural latex?

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Well, I just ordered two of the Brylane toppers, though I was leaning most lately toward all natural latex. I can at least get a feel of a latex topper and if it (and this particular density) will work for me. I have really been dragging my feet about hitting the "Buy Now" button, afraid that if it didn't work out, I'd either be out $250 +, or at least have to incur expensive return shipping and/or restocking fees. My total came to $121.97 with shipping and no matter what you return, Brylane only charges you $5.75 to send it back.

If they are too soft for lower back support they might be good for the shoulder and leg area with something firmer cut into the middle. We'll see... ...

SleepEZ's supplier page does a nice job of listing the major suppliers of latex. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a chart. IIRC, SleepEZ gets their blended Talalay from LI and their natural Talalay from Dunlopillo.

http://www.sleepez.com/suppliers.htm...

I don't think anyone here is qualified to give you an answer. IMO, the risk of developing an allergy to latex from a latex mattress is extremely minimal so I don't worry about it. If you are worried about developing a latex allergy and further allergies to fruits, etc. - that's beyond the scope to this forum. You might want to consult with an allergist

I don't think you would have much, if any direct exposure to latex proteins if the latex core is covered with a mattress cover. I am much more comfortable with natural latex and a natural fiber cover than with synthetic chemicals - but that's just my opinion.

Jimsocal is talking about a splint which is a brace or heavy bandage on an injured body part. He had a latex splint on his wrist which made the skin itch when he wore it all night. That is a...

FWIW, here's a quote from http://thenaturalsleepstore.com/natural-mattresses.html. IMO, they are using the term allergy in the beginning of the paragraph, but they really mean sensitivity. Of course, this doesn't address your concern about potentially developing a sensitivity or allergy to latex if you don't already have one. You'd have to dig deeper for that.

"Natural latex allergy. There are two types of latex allergies. One allergy is to the chemicals and/or synthetic latex used in latex items like latex gloves. Most people have this type of allergy. However, some people do have a true natural latex allergy which is an allergy to the proteins in natural latex. All of the natural latex used in our mattresses are washed to remove the proteins which should eliminate any problems or allergic reactions. However, a very small number of people have reported allergic reactions when in direct...

Hello again,

Thanks to everybody for their responses.

I have no reason to think that I have a latex allergy. I have often been in direct contact with latex with no negative effects. I have no allergies in general. No hay fever or anything that I am aware of. What really started my concern of developing a latex allergy was my love of avocado and banana. Let my explain breifly:

The responsible allergen in latex is latex protien. And these proteins share structural features within plant proteins found in fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that there can be cross reactivity between among allergens from foods and latex proteins. So you develop an allergy to latex by exposing yourself to latex and end up not tolerating vegetables and fruits.

AND IF THERE IS ONE THING I DONT NEED, IT IS AN INTOLERANCE OF VEGETABLES AND FRUITS. THESE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FOOD TYPES FOR...