"Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
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We are seriously considering doing a DIY bed buying latex foam from foambymail.com. The 100% latex foam is cheaper but my drawback is not having a sturdy case to surround it all. My DH thinks he'll just roll out of bed off the side. Do you think this makes a difference, the sturdy cover vs. the cotton or terry cloth thin cover? I have read that having a thin cover is actually better though being closer to the latex....but still concerned about falling off... Words of wisdom anyone? Thanks!!
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Re: "Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
| Yes, go with the Dormeir by all means. I didn't mean to recommend the Natura over the Dormeir but was trying to push the benefits of a wool mattress pad over latex. (my top layer of latex is uncovered) The Natura is a bit less money but is stiffer and has some noticeable stitching lines. I'd probably buy the Dormeir if I had it to do all over again. |
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Well see now I wondered about that...I'd rather not have the terry cloth material on the latex but figured we needed to keep all the layers together somehow! So, would you take the terry cloth cover off all together and just use the Dormier on top? It just skirts around the sides right, it's not a complete cover. I was concerned also if the latex breaks off easily in chunks, does it? Like rolling out of bed or sitting on the edge of it.... |
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| I would leave the latex layers encased in the terry cover for stability and use the Dormier for comfort and temperature control. The Dormier is generously sized so it won't tighten up the bed and will have lots of give. |
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| Is the Dormier thin enough not to take away from the latex? |
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| I have mine on top of 3 mattresses, one a standard Serta and two others that have memory foam toppers so I can't specifically reply to your latex concern. I can say that it does not interfere with the sinking-in feeling of the memory foam and certainly allows me to sleep cool in the summer and warm in the winter. |
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Just ordered it, will come back and let you know how it is! I did ask them on the phone about the photos I have seen online here where their foam appeared dirty, she said that should not be and they would replace it because that is not how it's supposed to appear. Should be here in 7-10 days.... |
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I found the Dormeir washable wool mattress pad on sale at this site: ($168 for Queen size) http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/st_geneve/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/
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markbnh1 wrote: I found the Dormeir washable wool mattress pad on sale at this site: ($168 for Queen size) http://www.snuggledown.com/s/catalog/st_geneve/st_dormeir_wool_mattress_protectors/
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Re: "Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
| 16" skirt will be fine for a 13" mattress. Those are the proportions I have on the cabin mattress. |
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| Oops, I just ordered the 24" non refundable. Hope it will be okay! Think I should try to change it? |