Question about latex and ILD
May 22, 2009 2:43 PM
Joined: May 22, 2009
Points: 64
Hi everyone :-) I'm in dire need of a new mattress and, thanks to this forum, I've decided that latex is probably the best way to go. I'm planning to purchase a mattress/topper combo from foambymail.com, but I have a question regarding the ILD of the latex. I've seen it mentioned in a couple of different threads that the 6" firm mattress cut in half is equivalent to two 3" medium toppers. So if I were to extrapolate using that information, you can essentially create a firmer sleeping surface by adding more layers of the same ILD. Does this sound correct?

I'm currently sleeping on an Aerus Natural memory foam mattress that is comprised of 3" of 4 lb. memory foam over a polyurethane core, and it is like sleeping on a mushy slab of granite -- pressure points galore! I want to avoid making the same mistake of having a squishy comfort layer over a too-firm core, and so I was thinking of purchasing the medium density matress (26-32 ILD) and a 3" soft topper (20 ILD). From what I've gathered, foambymail's ILDs actually run a little higher than specified. If I'm a side sleeper who prefers a plushy, pillowy feel to her mattress, do you think this set up will best suit my needs? I've deduced that I can add another layer of medium density latex foam to create a firmer core, if needed. Hoping for confirmation of that theory!

Thanks in advance for any input!