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It arrived yesterday, right on time, in 5 big boxes, 3 of which contained the matching foundation. The boxes were not at all beat up, but they had been opened at some point and re-closed with tape in place of the staples. One of those boxes had come open on the truck and, fortunately, my awesome UPS guy saw that the hardware had fallen out.
The foundation was super easy to put together. It came in 3 pieces already covered in fabric. All I had to do was bolt them together.
The other two boxes contained the latex and cover. The medium and soft layers were in the box with the cover, which was a little awkward to get it out and have a safe place to put the 2 layers of latex while I wrestled with getting the firm layer into the cover. Here's what the package looks like once it's out of the box. It's big, about 4' tall, but it's still a wonder to me how they get it as compact as they do. Two layers of latex and a cover wrapped in black pastic and held in by a heavy clear plastic bag. I had to cut the bag some to get it out.
Once I got the cover out I laid it on the foundation and got the firm layer. It was a tight fit to get it into that cover, in fact, I had a sinking feeling that the cover was going to be too small. Eventually, I did get it situated. The next two layers were easier. I used the same kind of motion one would use to put sheets on a bed, but with a bit more force. The latex layers bounce off each other nicely.
All zipped up:
From the side:
The cover is NOT like Plamarine's cover. I don't know if that's because he got the 13,000 or those were the last of a stock, or what. My cover is not really a shiny material, the way it looks a little bit in the photos. It's a nice soft natural cotton of a light ecru color with only the slightest sheen to it. The biggest issue I would say I have with the cover is that the edges seem a little roughly sewn, but that may be just the way it has to be done. Oh, also, the foundation sticks out a little further than the mattress at the corners, which looks a little weird to me. A close-up of the cover: Seal of approval from a family member:
I slept on the bed last night, I couldn't wait to get in it because I was sore from moving the boxes and putting the thing together. My first impression was that it is very, very comfortable. I did toss and turn a lot through the night, but that may be because it's a new situation for me. So, I can not say that I got a good night's sleep, because I did not. I did not find it to be hot at all, though. Any hot flashes I might have had are completely normal for me. I woke up with a bit of mid/lower-back pain. I don't know if was from the bed or from the work I did. I do suspect that it's too soft for me, though, at S/M/F. I'll give it a couple days/a week and then decide. I may need to get an XF and ditch the soft layer. I'll update as I go. |
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Grats on your new mattress!!! The cover looks just like the one on my daughter's bed. I would sleep on it for at least a week or two before deciding what adjustments you need to make. I can't remember how much you weigh or what back issues you have, but if you are plagued by back problems you may find you need a firmer configuration. I could be wrong, but I get the impression Sleepez just starts everyone out with their standard s/m/f configuration, which is NOT going to be right for people who are plagued by weight and back issues. Anyway, it may be this configuration will work out for you, or that you have to switch layers around, or it may be that you have to eventually exchange a layer or two. But you've taken the first step and and have a good starting point to work with! |
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Sandman, I got the natural Talalay.
Kimberly, I will give it a couple weeks before I change. I am tall, 5'10" and hover (lately) between 185 & 195, fairly evenly distributed. I have no real back issues, only muscle soreness now and then, sometimes numbness in my left shoulder & arm. This message was modified May 20, 2010 by cynicaljones
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Yes, thanks so much for posting the photos! I was especially interested to see what the "ready to assemble" foundation looked like. Actually, I'm impressed with how nice it looks. One of the reasons I bought my latex mattress from Gardner Mattress locally was that I was afraid of what the internet company foundations would be like. My Gardner foundation is VERY sturdy with metal and wood construction. BUT, I'm sure it doesn't breathe as well as those wood slats. With regard to the firmness, I agree that you should give it a few nights trial. However, based on your size I think you will prefer a firmer layer on top....JUST my opinion. I'm a big guy with no major back issues and right now I'm sleeping on M/F/XF/XF. The medium layer on top (3 inch natural talalay) is more that enough softness for me and I still sink down to the firmer layers below. I bet you would love M/F/XF if you have no serious back issues. As Kimbery says, those with back problems need it firmer .......possiblly F/XF/XF. |
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I think you made a good choice with the 100% natural talalay. You also have to be careful with the firmness descriptions. Sleepez tends to be a little firmer than most. From the Sleepez website their soft is 19-22, medium 30-32, and firm 38-40. I think my XF from Flobeds was 36ILD, so that is even a bit softer than Sleepez's firm. Medium at Foamsweetfoam is 24-28. I think your combination is pretty good if you like a slightly plush feel for side sleeping. That is probably the combination I would order for myself. If you need a pretty firm mattess due to back issues, then I could see how you might want it a bit firmer. |
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cynicaljones wrote: Sandman, I got the natural Talalay.
Kimberly, I will give it a couple weeks before I change. I am tall, 5'10" and hover (lately) between 185 & 195, fairly evenly distributed. I have no real back issues, only muscle soreness now and then, sometimes numbness in my left shoulder & arm. |
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sandman, thanks. I did notice that the ILD's for SleepEZ were somewhat higher. When I lay on the bed, it does not feel too soft at all. It feels great.
roy, it's a Twin XL. It was $1340 for the mattress and foundation. If you go with the blended Talalay or the Dunlop latex it's less, and if you get their standard (or no) foundation it's even less. I bought the frame locally and could have got one for less if I bought it used. SleepEZ sells legs, but at the time of my order they did not have the tall ones, which is what I wanted. I was also hesitant to alter the foundation in any way (i.e. screw holes), in case it didn't work out for me and I wanted to return it. Sheets are harder to find retail for the twin XL and I had to order a mattress protector online (recommended by someone here, and I recommend it as well) to fit. |
| Well that bed looks nice. And the cat is sweet. My cats like it too, and so does all the kids. I got one from SleepEz a few weeks ago. I am still right where your at, with it being too soft, and lower back pain, but getting better because I sleep on my husbands side most the night. He asked for an X-firm to be sent out, it helped a lot. That soft is pretty much useless. Feels like a big wet marshmellow to me. Medium isn't much firmer. So me weighing 165 at 5ft5, and just giving birth, that X-firm and Firm feels good. But I still don't like that soft on top. The topper should be Medium. I plan on loosing this baby weight, so Shaun told me I should wait to buy a mattress but I didn't listen to him. He said I may prefer the softer after my weight goes down. I don't know how people can keep changing these layers out every winter, since we all gain some then. It's hard enough making sandwiches everyday for 5 other people. My screen name should have been mycrazycakebed!. hope you find what works for you. I got my foundation at Amazon, it's called a NOMAD, I love it. It is simple Tulip Popular wood with slats, and only cost me $149 |
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Night 2: I slept better, woke up a few times less than the night before. However, I still have the lower-mid back pain, and woke up with a sharp pain in the shoulder I was lying on, which went away after about 20 minutes. That is definitely a new pain and not one I can attach to any other activity.
mycakebed, I want to know more about your Nomad bed. Does it look like you could put a foundation on it, under the mattress? |
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Cynicaljones, great pictures, and it all does look good. Where did you buy the slatted foundation? It looks really nice. Hang in there, hopefully you will adjust, and if not exchange the soft for a medium. What causing that squeaking you hear? The metal frame? I hate squeaking noises in the night. You have the option which is really great. Thanks for the posting. This message was modified May 21, 2010 by Leo3
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Leo, the foundation came from SleepEZ. They sell matching foundations for both the regular and the Natural Organic mattresses. I presume the premium price for the Natural Organic is at least for the organic covering on it, which matches the mattress cover. Note that the foundation comes in 3 pieces and you do see that i you son't have a bed skirt. That might bother some people. You don't see that in the pictures on their website, and I don't know if the regular ones are like that.
ETA: the noise is actually more of a rattle than a squeak. I think it is something in the metal frame (which I bought locally). I think it might be where the wheels are attached. I can't be sure though, so if I end up moving layers around, I will investigate further. This message was modified May 21, 2010 by cynicaljones
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