Question about latex and ILD
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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! |
Re: Question about latex and ILD
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Zzzzzzzspleaze wrote: 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! Zzzz, I don't know where you live but if you are near a big city see if you can find a foam distributor, not a retail store. I get mine from a distributor and it's about half price. They usually don't have latex but they can get stuff for me sometimes. It might be worth a try to find a distributor near you if you want to save some money on latex. If you are on a budget, I would not rule out trying to find a medium-firm HR foam instead of latex and then use just a couple of latex toppers. Sometimes you can find really good prices on latex toppers and if you put 2 not too soft toppers together it might serve as a good next-to-top layer, then use 1" or 2" of a softer topper such as memory foam (Sensus or Venus) for a bit of softness on top. I also would not rule out ordering the BASIC FIRM mattress from overnightmattress.com - it's M-grade foam - and although it softened up a bit too much for me causing me to return it (also I made the mistake of buying the 5" of M-Grade with 2" of memory foam instead of getting the 7" of M-Grade only), I think it would work well for the average person. (I am VERY hard to please with mattresses due to my now-3 car accidents, all impacting my shoulders and neck.) I would consider buying the 7" base from from overnightmattress.com, then buying a Sensus foam 1" topper and that way you can layer them into 2" or just use 1" on top of the M-Grade foam base. And here's the great thing: If you decide you don't like the MGrade from from overnight (and you have FOUR MONTHS to try it!) you can return it for a full refund including shipping cost back to them! |