"Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
Jul 13, 2010 4:41 PM
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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!!

 

Re: "Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
Reply #11 Jul 15, 2010 12:48 PM
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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....cheeky
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Reply #13 Jul 15, 2010 3:57 PM
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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/

 


will the 16 inch dormeir protector be suitable for a 13 inch mattress? Or would the 24 inch dormeir protector do the job?I did not see anything telling me this. Thanks.

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Reply #14 Jul 15, 2010 4:30 PM
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16" skirt will be fine for a 13" mattress.  Those are the proportions I have on the cabin mattress.
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Reply #15 Jul 15, 2010 4:33 PM
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Oops, I just ordered the 24" non refundable. Hope it will be okay! Think I should try to change it?
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Reply #16 Jul 15, 2010 4:45 PM
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Just replied on your other post.  It's a tough call since it is non-returnable.  Too small and it will tighten your mattress, too generous and it might shift around.  I really don't know what to advise on this one.  The elastic is all around and very stretchy and the 16" is truly 16", not like some sheets that aren't as deep as they claim to be.  The 16" does just fine on my 13" cabin mattress.  Why don't you PM budgy and see what he advises since he sells a lot of these.
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Reply #17 Jul 15, 2010 4:49 PM
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Does your mattress height include the cotton blanket you now have on?  If so, subtract that out because I assume you will be removing the blanket when you get the Dormeir.
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Reply #18 Jul 15, 2010 4:55 PM
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No worries Diane, I have some long elastic sheet suspenders/ garters that Hubby just told me he's "sure" will work if it's too loose. wink
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Reply #19 Jul 15, 2010 5:07 PM
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DianeK wrote:

Just replied on your other post.  It's a tough call since it is non-returnable.  Too small and it will tighten your mattress, too generous and it might shift around.  I really don't know what to advise on this one.  The elastic is all around and very stretchy and the 16" is truly 16", not like some sheets that aren't as deep as they claim to be.  The 16" does just fine on my 13" cabin mattress.  Why don't you PM budgy and see what he advises since he sells a lot of these.

Just in case snuggledown.com is holding my order until tomorrow. I love great customer service!

This message was modified Jul 16, 2010 by Natalia
Re: "Mattress look" compared to a thin cotton or terry cloth zippered case?
Reply #20 Jul 16, 2010 10:56 AM
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Diane, can you somehow post a picture of this Dormier....the skirt thing I'm not picturing or understanding in my head...does it go to the floor, I was thinking the skirt was just a stretchy material that went around just the mattress....is it supposed to cover the foundation/boxspring too?

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