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Mattress pad/topper question

Mar 8, 2010 5:57 PM

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The top layer on my mattress is 100% natural latex with no cover. I am currently using a fairly good quality cotton/polyester mattress pad with elastic sides which holds the top layer nicely in place with the rest of the mattress. With summer approaching I am wondering if it is worth the investment to get a cotton/wool mattress pad. I understand that wool is a better temperature and moisture regulator than polyester. LL Bean has a cotton/wool pad for $129. (queen size).

I've also looked at some fairly expensive "wool toppers" at various online sites, but these seem so thick that they might negate the feeling of the top latex layer I am using. I know Eagle had a thread about how much even a mattress pad can change the feeling of the latex.

Any thoughts on these 2 options?

Re: Mattress pad/topper question

Reply #7 Apr 2, 2010 3:06 PM

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budgy

Joined: Dec 17, 2009
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Natura makes a machine washable wool pad.

So do these guys...and it is very nice.

http://dormeir.com/

check their dealer listing.

Re: Mattress pad/topper question

Reply #8 Apr 2, 2010 4:09 PM

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sandman

Joined: Oct 15, 2009
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Leo3 wrote:

Sandman, which Natura washable wool filled mattress pad do you have? I remember you ordered a wool pad from Walmart, but didn't realize you had a Natura one too. I was thinking of adding more wool (under) the wool on top to make it firmer yet. I like the no seams of the wool on top, but would like it a bit thicker.

I think they only make 1 washable wool mattress pad (note it is mattrss pad not a "topper"), so that is the one I have. This is the type that has fabric/elastic on the sides to fit over the mattress. I put that over my Walmart wool filled topper. The topper weighs about 6 lb.s (queen). I think the Natura pad has about 50 oz. of wool, so it is thinner and lighter than the topper. It has stitching to hold the wool in place, so you may not like that.

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