| OK, I'm calling on all you experts! Like most people considering the big switch to a latex mattress I've done tons of reading and research but still am not sure what we need. After reading through this forum (twice) I almost feel like maybe I'd like Dunlop better than Talalay, but I don't see a whole lot of discussion about Dunlop. I like a very firm mattress with very little "give". But, as a side sleeper I know I need some amount of softness on top. I hate conventional pillowtops. My weight is around 140 and my husbands around 240. I have back issues - low back pain, degenerative disk problems, lots of trigger points, yada, yada..... I have seen a couple of people say there's a big difference in the feel of Dunlop and they prefer it. So, is anybody still buying Dunlop or should I assume most of these posts are all Talalay. And does Dunlop only come in all natural or is there some blended? Tnanks for any help you can give me! |
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Mimi wrote: Steve, I went to the SleepEz website and found the page that tells about this, but for the life of me I can't seem to understand how it works - Senior moment I guess. If you wind up with a 3 layer bed that would normally cost $1050, what would your savings be? And how does this affect the one free comfort exchange? You may have stumbled onto something substantial here and I wouldn't wanna miss out! I can't verify from experience (yet) but they told me you still get the comfort exchange. And by the way, the 1 exchange covers a layer, so thats really 2 pieces (if you split them) in the larger sized beds. I can't really imagine needing to swap more than that... As for the economics, their example is: Say you want a 3 layer queen (model name = 10000). Buying it outright costs $1295. The alternative is, buy the topper ($295) and then upgrade to the full bed by ordering the 2 layer bed (model name = 7000) for $850 more (they give you the larger case that fits the 3 layer bed for free). Together thats $1145, so you save $150 (assuming the shipping costs all work out the same, which frankly I am not sure). I think you save even more as the prices go up (by the way, some of the prices seem to have changed slightly since they did the example, so check actual prices before buying). The example on their website is also a little misleading because it shows what you save if you already have the mattress topper. Of course we need to buy the topper so we save less. Still, it does seem to be cheaper this way, and it definitely offers some flexibility for trying things out, so I still think its a good deal... If you have any other questions I suggest just calling them; they were really nice and not at all scary... Steve This message was modified May 29, 2008 by st3v3k4hn
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BeddyBye wrote: I think sometimes finding the just right combination is the key. Like you said, by itself, something might not feel all that great. Add another element and suddenly it feels wonderful! That's what seems to be happening to me with this Dream Coil topper added to the latex and CuddleBed. Together it seems like the magic combination! Yep, that's exactly it! I'm beginning to think building the perfect bed is a lot like haute cuisine. It's the combination of ingredients and the way they are blended together that make it special. |
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Leo3 wrote: That is a good question.... I question I have pondered on sleepless painful nights. I too have a memory foam bed (Sealy) and feel your pain (the one who also has this bed), have you tried flipping the mattress over and then try different toppers? That is where I am, but my story doesn't have a happy ending yet. I tried many things, but I have not tried the Dunlop because it weights much more and would cost more to ship (my thoughts anyway). Also I can't find any of it locally to look at, and it costs more doesn't it? Cloud 9, Where can you buy just 1" of Dunlop? I have 2 layers of the Natura topper under a mattress cover, and under my featherbed, and I still have hip pain after so many hours (like Cloud9 mentions). So I thought the Dunlopillo layers would help, but apparently either the mattress cover makes it harder, or you do bottom out. I wish us all good luck in finding a solution.
But you might want to try putting your Natura topper--one or both--over the featherbed. Feathers compress, feel hard and cause pressure points. Another thing you could try is to get some half inch HR foam and just place it under your hip area over the featherbed leaving the latex where it is. You may need to play around with the arrangement of your toppers until you find the one that feels best for you. |
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Thanks, Steve! I think their example is what was confusing me. And you're right, some of the prices have changed. At any rate, I'm going to list my questions and give them a call. I would like to try the Dunlop as well and getting just the one layer will hopefully give us an idea of the feel of it. Of course if we put a 3" topper on our bed right now we'll need a step-ladder to get up to it! Can't wait to hear your feedback when your topper arrives! Mimi |
| I thought Dunlop made tyres? Well I suppose you learn something new every day. |
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Not spelled like that. :) davidfield375 wrote: I thought Dunlop made tyres? Well I suppose you learn something new every day. |
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I might as well use this thread for a question about dunlop. I'm considering buying a set from Sleep-EZ, it will be a 8.5" soft-medium-firm dunlop latex mattress. Will this be softer or firmer than your average run-of-the-mill mattress? I have no real preference for soft or firm--I'm just trying to aim for 'normal,' 'average' firmness. Thanks for any tips. |
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Dunlop is denser than Talalay and feels firmer and more supportive at lower ILDs. SleepEZ mattresses tend to run on the firmer side of the range. In other words their medium is more like a medium firm etc. Since you don't seem to have a preference go with the standard configuration or run your concerns by Shawn. That being said, latex isn't really comparable to a "standard run of the mill mattress." It has it's own unique character. Hope you enjoy your new mattress. I slept on Dunlop for many years and much prefer it to Talalay. |