Flobeds memory foam and latex combo - opinions?
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I've decided that a kit is the way to go for us. We've tested various memory foam and latex beds locally but the price of the latex is just too steep and after realizing how customizable the kits are, it seems like a no-lose proposition. After the showroom tests, my partner really loves the feel of memory foam. We've both used memory foam pillows for over a year and really like them. Has anyone tried the memory foam/latex combo from Flobeds? Everyone here seems to stick to latex only. Is there a reason for the avoidance of MF? Oh and for our stats: I'm 5'6" and 190 lbs (side sleeper) with a back that needs fairly firm support and he's 5'10" and 170 lbs and a stomach/side sleeper. The flobeds adviser recommends firm over firm for him and firm over medium for me (which I worry won't be enough support), with a memory foam top. I'm torn between this and going straight latex. Any advice? |
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I have a question for you, Mequon Jim. How does the 5lbs. density Sensus (2" or 3") feel compared to the 4 lbs. 2" Premier memory foam topper? (Both from Sleepwarehouse.com). I just ordered a 4lbs. 2" topper from Sleepwarehouse.com to put over my 1" 32 ILD talalay latex and under a Cuddle Bed fiber bed type topper. Will the 4 lbs. feel more supportive since it will be over the frmer latex? I thought I read where the 5 lbs. tends to keep the indentations longer, hence feeling like you're in a hole when trying to turn over. Is this true? If so, I'm glad I got the 4lbs. I hope that doesn't happen with that density. Thanks! MequonJim wrote: I love the feel of memory foam. Nothing beats it, in my opinion. Sensus is a fantastic product. If you want something even cushier, the cheap stuff at Walmart feels great. However you will have to replace the cheap stuff more often (probably every 2 years).<BR><BR>There are a couple of things I don't like about memory foam: I don't like the lack of breathabilitiy. I am also concerned about off gassing of chemicals from memory foam.<BR><BR>Nothing is perfect, so you have to go with whatever characteristics are most important to you (and your partner). |
Re: Flobeds memory foam and latex combo - opinions?
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BeddyBye, I have never tried the 4 lb. 2" Premier memory foam from sleepwarehouse.com, so I can't say how fast or slow that foam is. Sensus is very slow, I know that for sure. |
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MequonJim wrote: BeddyBye,</p><p>I have never tried the 4 lb. 2" Premier memory foam from sleepwarehouse.com, so I can't say how fast or slow that foam is. Sensus is very slow, I know that for sure. When you say slow, does that mean the body impression stay there for awhile? Hmmmm....not sure I like that. Thanks. Also, while I have your attention, is there a noticeable difference in density between the 3 lbs. and 4 lbs.? I sure hope so! The two, cheap almost-1 inch memory foam toppers I have from Overstock.com offer no support. In fact, I usually end up with a back ache due to their squishing down. I really hope the 2" 4 lbs. topper doesn't do that. My husband, the math teacher figured out about how much a Twin XL 4 lbs. 2" memory foam topper would weigh. That's if it's 4 lbs. per cubic foot. I'm not even sure if I gave him the right formula! |
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BeddyBye, Yes, the Sensus retains body impressions longer, although I couldn't make anything permanent. However you did not order the Sensus, so this shouldn't effect you. There definitely should be a noticeable difference between 3lb & 4lb foam. The higher the weight per cubic foot, the longer the foam should last. However, this does not mean it will give support. Support comes from firmness, which is measured in ILD for foams. There is also a support factor and deep down support factor, that would help you make a better decision when considering layers. haysdb found that information and posted it somewhere around here. |
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Unfortunately when it comes to memory foam, ILD's aren't typically known, and there is no measure for how "slow" a foam is. Very generally speaking, lower density memory foam will recover faster. Not universally true, but the lower density samples I have are all faster than the higher density samples. I don't have any 4 lb Foamex. This message was modified Oct 8, 2007 by haysdb
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