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Re: Latex ILD's - confusedbedbug
Sep 2, 2007 12:02 PM
Sep 2, 2007 12:02 PM
We had some 1" latex toppers that were 25 and 22 ild - foam by mail I think - they added nice comfort. I have a 3" 28 ild that we added back when we were trying out latex - still have that sitting on top of the Natura latex bed, it is pretty soft. Guests say they llike it at first, but by the end of the week's visit, they feel it is too soft for long term sleeping....
Re: pillow report: LI Rejuvenite Newform firm & JCPenney med zoned talalay latex - MequonJim
Sep 12, 2007 5:36 AM
Sep 12, 2007 5:36 AM
I also have this pillow as well:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_096DM016000P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=latex
The Natura DreamMate is firm enough for side sleeping. Maybe even a bit too firm. Since it has bits of latex inside, you can conform the shape and make it stay in that form, if you are interested in that....
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_096DM016000P?vName=For+the+Home&keyword=latex
The Natura DreamMate is firm enough for side sleeping. Maybe even a bit too firm. Since it has bits of latex inside, you can conform the shape and make it stay in that form, if you are interested in that....
Re: Why choose natural latex? - haysdb
Sep 11, 2007 11:31 PM
Sep 11, 2007 11:31 PM
My take James is that all-natural latex is for those people who specifically demand an all-natural product, for health, moral, or other reasons. In my case, I don't care if it's 70% "petroleum based" because it's just no big deal to me on any level, so it was an easy choice to go with the blend. It's a bit less expensive and an arguably superior product. I'm told there isn't much odor to the blend, but I'm not all that sensitive anyway.
Why latex? In my case I like the feel of a latex core, and the superior longevity of latex. It just seems like a good "investment" to me. But if I need something firmer than the ILD 40 latex, I have no particular qualms about replacing the bottom 2.8" layer of latex with a High Resilience 2.4 or 2.6 lb poly foam. That bottom-most layer seems like a good...
Why latex? In my case I like the feel of a latex core, and the superior longevity of latex. It just seems like a good "investment" to me. But if I need something firmer than the ILD 40 latex, I have no particular qualms about replacing the bottom 2.8" layer of latex with a High Resilience 2.4 or 2.6 lb poly foam. That bottom-most layer seems like a good...
Re: Wading through the latex info... (and avoiding a kit) - D3Fi
Sep 10, 2007 11:34 PM
Sep 10, 2007 11:34 PM
1- Personally I don't think Serta/Sealy/Spring Air/S7F/Simmons are even in the same league as the 'green' brands. Anyway, I can't help there as I am biased towards any of the chemical-laden beds. As haysdb said, 'assembling' the bed is really easy and doesn't take long at all. The hardest part honestly is getting the latex out of the bag as they are really stuffed in there. I will say that I have not found natural talalay to be as supportive as I'd like. If you go with that, expect a very soft mattress no matter which firmness you choose.
2- Natural latex does have a very strong odor but it's not what you're thinking. I'm very sensitive to all sorts of chemical odors and this is not one of those smells. It smells like some sort of dessert - seriously. My wife and I love the smell of it and...
2- Natural latex does have a very strong odor but it's not what you're thinking. I'm very sensitive to all sorts of chemical odors and this is not one of those smells. It smells like some sort of dessert - seriously. My wife and I love the smell of it and...
Re: pillow report: LI Rejuvenite Newform firm & JCPenney med zoned talalay latex - BeddyBye
Sep 10, 2007 3:07 PM
Sep 10, 2007 3:07 PM
Sheesh! What a mess my post ended up looking like! I had posted a link to HomeVisions Natura Dream Mate Granulated latex with a wool outer. But, it came up looking sloppy! :(<BR><BR>&lt;BR&gt;You might want to try this:&amp;nbsp; http://www.homevisions.com/hvprod/prod_display1.asp?Product=52484&amp;amp;CMB=&amp;amp;CP=00&amp;amp;pp=yes&amp;amp;afsrc=1&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; It's a nice compromise between the firmer latex pillows and a down/feather pillow. I preferred the Standard size. The Queen size was too springy and lofty for me. Almost felt like a solid latex pillow. The Standard allows me to scrunch up the granulated latex easier and it conforms to my head the way I want.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;<BR> donw wrote:
Also, comparing the two, the JCP weighs a lot more.&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;&amp;lt;BR&amp;gt;Looking for something in between the two, I have ordered the Simmons Beautirest talalay firm latex from Amazon for $40 shipped. The reviews said it really isn't very firm - I'm hoping that is true. I'll have it in a...
Wading through the latex info... (and avoiding a kit) - blaupunk
Sep 10, 2007 4:48 PM
Sep 10, 2007 4:48 PM
Greetings.. I'm in the market for a new mattress and have been wading through all the thoughtful commentary on this board.. There's a lot of technical info within and a lot of folks with a far stronger need/desire to spend the time customizing and re-customizing their mattress for that perfect fit.. With that said, I'm wondering if anyone would take a moment to help answer a few basic questions:
1 - If possible, I'd prefer *not* to go the kit route. If I can walk into a store (in NYC) and buy a quality latex mattress, I'd be thrilled. I've seen the Serta (Vera Wang), Spring Free (Sealy) and Nature's Rest at Sleepy's. (I think I liked the Vera Wang best thus far). I know I can check out the Stearns & Foster and at least a few Englanders and Naturas locally. Given these options, does one brand/line stand out from the others...
1 - If possible, I'd prefer *not* to go the kit route. If I can walk into a store (in NYC) and buy a quality latex mattress, I'd be thrilled. I've seen the Serta (Vera Wang), Spring Free (Sealy) and Nature's Rest at Sleepy's. (I think I liked the Vera Wang best thus far). I know I can check out the Stearns & Foster and at least a few Englanders and Naturas locally. Given these options, does one brand/line stand out from the others...
Why choose natural latex? - James
Sep 11, 2007 8:57 PM
Sep 11, 2007 8:57 PM
So, the benefits of 100% natural are purported to be non-exposure to petroleum-based synthetic latex, which makes up, what, 60 to 70% of blended latex? Seems prudent to avoid exposure when possible.
But looking at FAQs on this website, it states that
"natural latex has a lot of impurities in it which is only natural, so it breaks down much sooner than the mix."
And Latex International, who appear to be producing the natural latex used by the better known dealers, state on their website that
"Wear and tear simulation testing shows blend superiority. 100% natural latex cores experience 5 to10% more mattress core height loss (i.e. body impressions) due to wear and tear than our Talalay and 2 to 3 times more loss (softening) due to repeated sitting and sleeping." I guess if blend softening is really minor than 2-3 times that small amount may not be that great, or 2-3 times...
But looking at FAQs on this website, it states that
"natural latex has a lot of impurities in it which is only natural, so it breaks down much sooner than the mix."
And Latex International, who appear to be producing the natural latex used by the better known dealers, state on their website that
"Wear and tear simulation testing shows blend superiority. 100% natural latex cores experience 5 to10% more mattress core height loss (i.e. body impressions) due to wear and tear than our Talalay and 2 to 3 times more loss (softening) due to repeated sitting and sleeping." I guess if blend softening is really minor than 2-3 times that small amount may not be that great, or 2-3 times...