Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Feb 5, 2009 5:41 PM
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I'm researching a latex mattress purchase, and of course two of the big choices for me are flobeds and sleepez. The important difference between them (aside from varyations in the exchange policies) is that flobeds uses a 2 inch convoluted topper whereas sleepez doesn't. Also flobeds has a 1 inch wool cover, but I'm not sure how important that is.

I'm interested to hear what the folks here think of a topper, or convoluted topper, on top of a latex mattress, versus not having one. Thoughts? Also, am I missing any other important difference between flobeds and sleepez mattresses?

Thanks
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #7 Feb 6, 2009 10:51 PM
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Well from my perspective, the cost difference between flobeds and sleepez is such that I could still throw a convoluted latex topper in there if I went with sleepez. I just don't know whether or not I should bother.
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #8 Feb 8, 2009 1:42 PM
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I just know, I like how all my latex cores and my topper is all zipped up under the mattress cover so nothing moves around when I sleep. I am very comfortable with my FloBed zippered mattress cover that fits all 6 split latex cores and the topper. With my three price reductions with one of them being my free slat bed over the course of 3 months, I ended up paying less than if I went with SleepEZ so FloBeds was the right choice for me with their great customer service.  But I have heard good things about SleepEZ also.  I know I needed a topper and just very firm latex cores did not work for me since I sleep on my side but still need back support. Everyone is built different with different needs.
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #9 Feb 8, 2009 10:38 PM
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LatencyMachine wrote:
I can only imagine how wonderful convoluted talalay latex would feel at the top layer.  If it wasn't so expensive I'd have one!

For what it's worth, I just randomly came across this:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Beautyrest-Latex-Fusion-Topper/2681070/product.html

might be worth checking out for the price !
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #10 Feb 8, 2009 11:11 PM
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.... It is mostly polyurethane, and tiny tiny part latex.
This message was modified Feb 8, 2009 by Leo3
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #11 Feb 9, 2009 3:23 PM
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Leo3 wrote:
.... It is mostly polyurethane, and tiny tiny part latex.

Ah you're right. Good call.
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #12 Feb 10, 2009 2:46 PM
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I was reading old posts and the convoluted latex is perhaps too soft. Maybe a soft latex that is not convoluted that is 1-2" might be all you need. I am looking into that myself for on top of my spring mattress.
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #13 Feb 10, 2009 3:19 PM
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Well I guess the whole topic is a moot point for me now. I ordered a Sleep EZ 10000 yesterday :) Will report back.
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #14 Feb 10, 2009 3:35 PM
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Let us know how you like the mattress, and if you ordered a 1-2" topper to soften it up. It sounds like you may have to. Who knows? Good luck. What densities did you order?
Re: Flobeds versus Sleepez - convoluted topper?
Reply #15 Feb 10, 2009 7:09 PM
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I didn't order a topper immediately - I'm just leaving that open as an option in case we can't get the mattress to work out as is (most customers don't need to make additional changes, so we're hoping that things will work out).

As for the firmnesses, I ordered split soft, medium firm layers for myself and my wife who weigh 145 and 130 respectively.
This message was modified Feb 10, 2009 by slantedview