Brylane Latex Topper
Feb 2, 2008 4:36 PM
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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 long does it take to go away?  IS there one big piece for the Queen or King size or it the topper glued? 

I am still not sure since it is 1" and not 1.25" or 1.5" but maybe until I have time to call Dave to see if he can find me a softer latex topper than the 1.2" he got me that is wonderful but the 24 ILD seems to squishy to me and I do not sink in enough to feel the very firm support underneath that I love unless I put a 44 ILD under it and then it is too hard but still squishy. Then I go back to my 1" topper with the 36 ILD over the 39 ILD over the 44 ILD and feel this is very comfortable and I can live with this and rather err on the firm side than too soft due to my car accident causing the 5 herniated disks. I really think about a 17 to 20 ILD over a 38 ILD (if there is a 36 ILD that averages higher) over the 39 ILD over the 44 ILD would be best for me in about 1.25" thickness but I doubt if anything like this is made.  :) 

I like that there is only a tiny fee to return it if it is not what I want. I wish the sale was for another week since I want to call Dave first and see if he has any ideas.

Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #42 Feb 11, 2008 2:33 AM
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You were lucky it only took a couple of days to arrive. Mine said 7 days. It sounds promising knowing it's from Dunlopillo. Thanks for that bit of encouraging information!


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Mattressmom wrote:

I jumped on the bandwagon and ordered one in Queen size. It came in a couple of days. It comes folded in a Natura zippered bag just like my Natura wool topper. The insert says it is Talalay Latex - Country of Origin: England - which means it is Dunlopillo, packaged in Canada.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #43 Feb 11, 2008 3:05 AM
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Where would you say the Brylane latex topper falls here (Plush or Cushion Firm)? Or somewhere in between? I just hope it's a bit softer than my current 32 ILD layer.

Firmness Level
Indentation Load Deflection (ILD)

Plush
14, 19, 24

Cushion Firm
28, 32

Firm
36

Extra Firm
40, 44
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #44 Feb 11, 2008 9:32 AM
Location: Wisconsin
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BeddyBye wrote:
Where would you say the Brylane latex topper falls here (Plush or Cushion Firm)? Or somewhere in between? I just hope it's a bit softer than my current 32 ILD layer.<BR><BR>Firmness Level<BR> Indentation Load Deflection (ILD)<BR> <BR>Plush<BR> 14, 19, 24<BR> <BR>Cushion Firm<BR> 28, 32 <BR> <BR>Firm<BR> 36<BR> <BR>Extra Firm<BR> 40, 44

It's hard to say but I'd say mine is pretty cushy - mid 20's or so. It is quite a bit softer than the 36 ILD Talalay I got the other day.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #45 Feb 11, 2008 8:02 PM
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My two toppers just arrived and they seem pretty soft. I don't have a lot of experience with latex though, so can't really make a guess at the ILD. I'm wondering if two together will be too squishy, but we'll see... I might need to send one back and order a 1 inch piece of 28 or 32 ILD from somewhere else if we are sinking in too much or bottoming out.

They smell like deep fried donuts. I hope the smell goes away... I'll report back after sleeping on one as well as both of them.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #46 Feb 11, 2008 9:42 PM
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Kim, Thanks for letting us know how soft the Brylane toppers are. I will compare the toppers to my 36 ILD latex cores and my Overstock soft topper and take a guess at the ILD. Maybe they are on the lower side of softness from the range the Natura Customer Service lady gave me.  I would let them air out for several days and then try them out with only one on top (maybe that is all you will need) and then two on top and decide then if you should send back one topper and buy another one firmer that is 1" also.  My topper has not arrived. I only ordered one since I really only like a tiny bit of cushion. The Overstock topper I have now is a perfect softeness for me over my very firm latex bed except it is falling apart and is natural but not Talalay and is also a little bit small for my bed.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #47 Feb 12, 2008 12:18 AM
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Hmmmm....I hope it's not as cushy as the convoluted latex topper from Overstock.com. I had to take that off after it starting making my lower back hurt. Does anyone know how it compares, of those who own both? I simply can't have a feeling of sinking in TOO much.

I'm still trying to figure out how I'm going to try it out on my XL Twin bed without cutting it. By the way, is the Queen glued together? In other words, is there a Twin size glued to another piece making it Queen size? I wish they had come in King.

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mattressmom wrote:
It's hard to say but I'd say mine is pretty cushy - mid 20's or so. It is quite a bit softer than the 36 ILD Talalay I got the other day.
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Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #48 Feb 12, 2008 12:25 AM
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I'm wondering if instead of using this as a TOPPER , if I should take my 32 ILD out of my MATTRESS and add the Brylane latex instead. It seems it would make my mattress a little softer, but maybe not as soft as it would feel if it were used as a topper. Underneath that I would have a 44 ILD and a 55 ILD HR PU base over the coils. What do you think? Sound like a plan if I find it too soft on the OUTSIDE of my mattress?




kimmcgov wrote:
My two toppers just arrived and they seem pretty soft. I don't have a lot of experience with latex though, so can't really make a guess at the ILD. I'm wondering if two together will be too squishy, but we'll see... I might need to send one back and order a 1 inch piece of 28 or 32 ILD from somewhere else if we are sinking in too much or bottoming out.<BR><BR>They smell like deep fried donuts. I hope the smell goes away... I'll report back after sleeping on one as well as both of them.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #49 Feb 12, 2008 12:28 AM
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My Overstock latex topper is Talalay process. Blended, I'm sure.

Lynn2006 wrote:
Kim, Thanks for letting us know how soft the Brylane toppers are. I will compare the toppers to my 36 ILD latex cores and my Overstock soft topper and take a guess at the ILD. Maybe they are on the lower side of softness from the range the Natura Customer Service lady gave me.  I would let them air out for several days and then try them out with only one on top (maybe that is all you will need) and then two on top and decide then if you should send back one topper and buy another one firmer that is 1&quot; also.  My topper has not arrived. I only ordered one since I really only like a tiny bit of cushion. The Overstock topper I have now is a perfect softeness for me over my very firm latex bed except it is falling apart and is natural but not Talalay and is also a little bit small for my bed.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #50 Feb 12, 2008 12:35 AM
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BeddyBye, I kept the package to the Overstock Topper and mine does not say Talalay and says Natural Latex.  Mine is very soft and I only like it inside my zipped up cover over a 39 over a 36 over a 44. I am still thinking of asking dave to exchange two of my 36 ILD's for two more that are almost a 40 ILD since I like my bed very firm with a tiny bit of cushion on top.  I like the 1" cushion. I am hoping the Brylane topper can replace my Overstock Topper since I was hoping it would b sturdier.
Re: Brylane Latex Topper
Reply #51 Feb 12, 2008 1:20 AM
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BeddyBye, There is not a glue seam on this topper — maybe because it is Dunlopillo?. It's a good question as it seems that all queen size toppers made by LI are made of two pieces glued together.

If you are only using one of the toppers maybe one inch would not bother your back even it it were pretty soft... but then again Maries's husband knew right away that he couldn't stand it. It seems like a good idea if it doesn't work as a top layer to try it inside your mattress.

I am going to air mine out tonight and put it on the bed tomorrow. Stay tuned...

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