New mattress shopper - help please
Jun 29, 2013 1:44 PM
Joined: Jun 29, 2013
Points: 1
I'm very happy to have found this site.  My wife and I have not bought a mattress for over 10 years and we are lost.  We've also never bought a bed online but have seen that there have been many happy customers so we're willing to give it a shot if there is a decent return policy.

We're reading about various mattresses and there is soooooo much information out there.  I was wondering if someone could give me information on the pros/cons regarding latex, memory foam, innerspring, adjustable, and all the varous types that fall under those categories.  It is quite overwhelming!!  I (160lbs) have some neck issues and my wife (130 lbs) has back issues if that helps.  She is also a stomach sleeper and I sleep every which way.

We're willing to make an investment in a quality bed if it means a good nights sleep for the next 10 years but would be happy to save as much money as possible, as always.

Any help is appreciated!!

- R

Re: New mattress shopper - help please
Reply #5 Jul 26, 2013 11:12 AM
Joined: Mar 15, 2012
Points: 182
>>(ILD is the firmness factor for latex; it's actually a density factor but we can call it "firmness" for practical terms.)

ILD (or IFD) is a force measurement.  25% ILD is a measure of 'surface firmness'.  This article has a nice short discussion of foam firmness and support.

GK