Kluft Latex
May 26, 2009 12:31 PM
Joined: May 26, 2009
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  I am considering purchasing a Kluft Latex mattress from Bloomingdales - the Raphael model.  Does anyone have any experience with the new Kluft lines?
 
 I am torn between the Sealy Spring-free line and the Kluft Latex. Kluft also has an Aireloom latex line at Bloomies that is nice, but they have a polyfoam core and memory foam, which I am trying to avoid for durability concerns.  I'm trying to avoid having major body impressions after a year or two. My current 5 year old innerspring pillowtop is nearly flatened.  I'd really like to get at least 10+ years out of a new mattress.
 
The Kluft is very expensive, but seems to be more comfortable and better made than the others. They are all perfectly comfortable and I'm sure I'd be happy with any of them, but the Kluft Raphael is the only mattress that gives the "I'm in heaven" feeling.  It is a 13.5" mattress made with natural latex core (3" Talalay, 3" Dunlop) plus a 2" Celsion Talalay topper  - which is supposed to better moderate temperature. Do the different types of latex (natural/synthetic, talalay/dunlop, Celsion) really make a noticeable difference in feel and durability of the mattess?
 
I weigh 150lbs, back/side sleeper, and had surgery for a slipped disc in my lower back a few years ago. My significant other is 210lbs, back/side sleeper.  And an 80lb dog that likes to take up the majority of the bed. ;o)   I've read mixed comments on whether foam is good for back problems, but I've had it with innersprings.
 
I'm not interested in buying online and spending weeks swapping out layers to get the right fit.
 
Any thoughts/insight would be appreciated!
 
Thanks!

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