Anybody still buying Dunlop?
| OK, I'm calling on all you experts! Like most people considering the big switch to a latex mattress I've done tons of reading and research but still am not sure what we need. After reading through this forum (twice) I almost feel like maybe I'd like Dunlop better than Talalay, but I don't see a whole lot of discussion about Dunlop. I like a very firm mattress with very little "give". But, as a side sleeper I know I need some amount of softness on top. I hate conventional pillowtops. My weight is around 140 and my husbands around 240. I have back issues - low back pain, degenerative disk problems, lots of trigger points, yada, yada..... I have seen a couple of people say there's a big difference in the feel of Dunlop and they prefer it. So, is anybody still buying Dunlop or should I assume most of these posts are all Talalay. And does Dunlop only come in all natural or is there some blended? Tnanks for any help you can give me! |
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Thanks, Steve! I think their example is what was confusing me. And you're right, some of the prices have changed. At any rate, I'm going to list my questions and give them a call. I would like to try the Dunlop as well and getting just the one layer will hopefully give us an idea of the feel of it. Of course if we put a 3" topper on our bed right now we'll need a step-ladder to get up to it! Can't wait to hear your feedback when your topper arrives! Mimi |
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| I thought Dunlop made tyres? Well I suppose you learn something new every day. |
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Not spelled like that. :) davidfield375 wrote: I thought Dunlop made tyres? Well I suppose you learn something new every day. |
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I might as well use this thread for a question about dunlop. I'm considering buying a set from Sleep-EZ, it will be a 8.5" soft-medium-firm dunlop latex mattress. Will this be softer or firmer than your average run-of-the-mill mattress? I have no real preference for soft or firm--I'm just trying to aim for 'normal,' 'average' firmness. Thanks for any tips. |
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Dunlop is denser than Talalay and feels firmer and more supportive at lower ILDs. SleepEZ mattresses tend to run on the firmer side of the range. In other words their medium is more like a medium firm etc. Since you don't seem to have a preference go with the standard configuration or run your concerns by Shawn. That being said, latex isn't really comparable to a "standard run of the mill mattress." It has it's own unique character. Hope you enjoy your new mattress. I slept on Dunlop for many years and much prefer it to Talalay. |