| This is made by Latex International, sold at Sam's Club. I just was googling all Natural latex and found this. Anyone? Click here. |
| Leo, did you find out where the latex for the 100% natural is sourced? Is it Dunlop or Talalay? LI or another manufacturer? |
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KimberlyH wrote: Leo, did you find out where the latex for the 100% natural is sourced? Is it Dunlop or Talalay? LI or another manufacturer? I haven't heard back on my emails yet. This message was modified Apr 5, 2010 by Leo3
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Just thought I should post the email reply here: This is for the |
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I would write back and ask specifically whether it is Dunlop or Talalay processed latex because in my experience it makes a HUGE difference. If my Dunlop layer from SleepEZ was labeled correctly (and I think it is), then a 32ILD Dunlop natural feels more like a 36-38ILD Talalay natural. So, I think that the ILD's they give, if it's Dunlop would be firm enough. In fact you might need to put a super soft Talalay layer on top if that is the case. However, it does look like a very good price with shipping included. Almost makes me want to try one. Do they have the same easy return and refund policy that CostCo does? If so, I would say, go for it. |
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Good eye Jim! I never thought about that, sometimes they say natural and it could be Dunlop instead of Talalay. I will email them back. Thanks.
jimsocal wrote: I would write back and ask specifically whether it is Dunlop or Talalay processed latex because in my experience it makes a HUGE difference. This message was modified Apr 9, 2010 by Leo3
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jimsocal wrote: I would write back and ask specifically whether it is Dunlop or Talalay processed latex because in my experience it makes a HUGE difference. If my Dunlop layer from SleepEZ was labeled correctly (and I think it is), then a 32ILD Dunlop natural feels more like a 36-38ILD Talalay natural. So, I think that the ILD's they give, if it's Dunlop would be firm enough. In fact you might need to put a super soft Talalay layer on top if that is the case. However, it does look like a very good price with shipping included. Almost makes me want to try one. Do they have the same easy return and refund policy that CostCo does? If so, I would say, go for it. This message was modified Apr 10, 2010 by KimberlyH
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KimberlyH wrote: But I did learn I will not buy the LI Green model because it is only 3" latex, underneath is Reflex? It doesn't pay to get in a hurry, and it does pay to over research, LOL. "Progressive support mid and substrate layers consist of Reflex® high density, high resilience (HR" wouldn't you say this wasn't latex? Yes, you are correct Kimberly the Latexco is Dunlop and Jim is correct that since it is Dunlop the ILD are probably okay then. Well now isn't this all confusing This message was modified Apr 10, 2010 by Leo3
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Okay, I didn't catch that about the other latex bed (the blended one). That makes the decision a lot easier. When I compare the Costco mattress to the Sam's Club 100% latex mattress, to my thinking, even though it's about $250 more, it's a much better value on two fronts: 1) It's made in the US and not from suspicously sourced latex (meaning that we don't know where/how the latex is manufactured) 2) It has a much better cover, organic cotton and wool (not that I'm an organic freak, but the top is a knit cotton and wool, which is better than the Costco mattress and will be MUCH more likely to dissipate any heat build up) 3) It's a full twin size, whereas the Costco model is short an inch. 4) It looks like the foundation is much higher quality than the Costco foundation. Okay, that's 4 things not two. Anyway, I'm personally convinced the Sam's Club model is better. |
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Internet search shows that this mattress is made by Innomax. They call it: WHITE NIGHT PREMIUM ORGANIC NATURAL LATEX MATTRESS http://www.innomax.com/index.php?crn=238&action=show&show_products_mode=cat_click It is a part of they Natural Reserve collection. The company has been around for 30+ years, but I have a difficulty locating reliable user reviews of this product. Unfortunately, the only locations where one can see their products on display are in Colorado (Denver, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs). It would be interesting to get more first-hand accounts of using this product. Only 1 review on Sam's Web site (of king size mattress). |
| Interesting. I went to this website and phoned Innomax. They confirmed that the Dunlop latex is Latexco, and they also quoted me a $1,636 price for a twin (not sure if shipping was included in that). The price on Sam's Club was $1,049 for the twin, with another $260 or so for the foundation . . . shipping included. |