Please help with topper , wool or foam?
Dec 22, 2010 9:11 AM
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Points: 12
Hi,

  I have a 4 inch memory foam that I got at overstock about 8 years ago, it has I believe, broken down. It rips easy now and there is a big depression in the center where I sleep that no longer will recover. My lower back is complaining again and I am no longer getting a good sleep. I also have a bad rotator cuff from a recent accident that hurts more if I sleep without the memory foam. I have a gold bond extra firm mattress as a base for the topper that is less than a year old.

   I have been looking at the following products:

Aerus Natural 4.0 lb. Plush 2.5” Memory Foam 2.5 inch I saw at samsclub

a wool topper that has 8.33 lbs of wool  from naturaworld

also debating a latex topper.

 

I was looking at the wool topper as I perspire alot at night, maybe due to the heat of the memory foam or just the fact that I perspire more normally than normal. I hear the wool is very good at wicking and keeping heat at reasonable levels in both winter and summer.

I was not sure if the wool topper alone would give me the needed pressure point relief that the memory foam does. I also think the foam I am currently using  is not dense enough; I think it is 2 lb.

 Reading some of this forum the aerus sounds pretty good without too much off gassing... I am not sure if my allergies are affected by the current topper or not but they may be worse with it .. so I was thinking along the lines of a better setup with less fumes. I know samsclub has the aerus and if I went with that would I need to double it up for 4+ inches ( put two of the 2.5 together?)

Would I be better off with something like a thinner wool pad and the foam?

i know this is highly subjective but would the 4 pound aerus and a wool topper give me a fairly firm feel but soft enough to relieve pressure? I am a side and stomach sleeper so I can never get perfect, I just want some setup that is softer than the extra firm base and not as soft as the 2 lb foam with some breathability.

I haven't looked into latex toppers yet, the aerus seems to be within my budget though and it claims to be free from off gassing? I have no clue here.

Thank you, Bob

This message was modified Dec 22, 2010 by BobKat
Re: Please help with topper , wool or foam?
Reply #23 Feb 9, 2011 1:41 PM
Joined: Feb 9, 2011
Points: 16
A comment on the Pure Latex Bliss 2" 14ILD Topper:

 

I own one, and it is 1-5/8" Latex with a very nice feeling cover.  I just wanted to point out that, evidently, the 2" is including the cover thickness.  I didn't need the cover and was choosing between (both 14ILD) the PLB 2" Queen Topper at STLBeds for $299, and the 2" Queen from SLAB at $314.  I figured I'll save $15 and get a "free" cover by going with the PLB Topper.  But now I realize it wasn't as good of a deal as I thought due to the thickness difference (which can create some challenges when customizing).  However, we do love the topper.  I even doubled it over for my wife to sleep on 3-1/4" of 14ILD and she loved it (she is 5'6" and 110lbs).  But, unfortunately for her, after two nights, I had to take my side back.

Gary

This message was modified Feb 9, 2011 by Conservative
Re: Please help with topper , wool or foam?
Reply #24 Feb 11, 2011 2:03 PM
Joined: Dec 22, 2010
Points: 12
The topper came. I ordered a 3 inch but they shipped me 2 inch lol so now I have to wait another week. They shipped the wrong  topper. They are sending a return label and the 3 inch on Monday.

   I was so excited to get it too but mistakes happen and as long as they are made right it's all good.

This message was modified Feb 11, 2011 by BobKat