Latex - 2 layers vs 3 layers
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My husband and I (and 2 year old son) are currently sleeping on a wool futon topped with a memory foam mattress topper from Costco. I'm planning on buying a Flobed latex mattress. Why would someone pick 2 layers of latex over 3 layers and vice versa? My husband wants to buy the 2 layer bed and put the memory foam mattress topper on top. I'm saying I think the bed should be comfortable first without the memory foam mattress topper and then the mattress topper can be bonus softness. What are your thoughts/opinions? Thank you for any help you can give me! :) ~Robin |
Re: Latex - 2 layers vs 3 layers
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Randy, The Flobeds come with either two or three base layers. The base layers are three inches each. These can be swapped out as many times as you want during the 90 day period. In addition to the two or three base layers, Flobeds come with a soft two inch convoluted latex top layer. Here is the two-base layer bed: http://www.flobeds.com/product_details.htm?ID=6061TW Here is the three-base layer bed: http://www.flobeds.com/product_details.htm?ID=6080TW There are two methods used to manufacture latex. One is called the Dunlop method and one is called the Talalay method. Talalay latex is available either as 100% natural latex from the rubber tree or as blended latex, which is a blend of 100% natural latex and synthetic latex. Both are durable and by most accounts, there is no discernable difference between them. If you go the Talalay latex route, it is a matter of personal preference whether you get 100% natural or blended. I wouldn't stress on that point. One mistake many people think is that you have to get Dunlop processed latex to get a firm bed. Dunlop latex tends to be denser because of the manufacturing process, and Talalay latex is airier and springier because of its manufacturing process,but Talalay is available in a much larger range of firmness levels and you can get quite a firm bed with Talalay latex. Now go and do some research on your own, please. It's pretty clear you have not done much. This message was modified Nov 26, 2010 by a moderator
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