New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Dec 1, 2009 9:33 PM
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Hi, I have been looking for a new mattress and when I was researching Latex mattresses I found this site. I had already decided to try a latex mattress before coming here and from what I have read I am more convinced that is what I want. My husband noticed a new latex mattress listed on the Costco site and I was wondering if anyone has tried it. I know it is new, but I thought maybe someone might have some comments that might help. Here are the highlights of the bed components - we would be getting a King size with the foundation and at $1499.99 it seems like a steal. I know we would be sacrificing the ability to customize the firmness on each side but is it worth $1000.00 for that??? Here are the list of latex layers - Four layers of 100% natural latex for unsurpassed comfort: Layer 1 – 1” 19 ILD natural latex – soft layer Layer 2 – 2” of 24 ILD natural latex – medium layer Layer 3 – 4” of 32 ILD natural latex – support layer Layer 4 – 3” of 24 ILD natural latex – medium layer Two mattresses in one! Due to its unique construction, the Sleep Science Natural Comfort Latex Mattress allows you to sleep on either the top or bottom of the mattress. Each side has been engineered for a slightly different feel, one softer than the other. The Sleep Science Natural Latex Mattress is two high quality mattresses in one. The mattress is delivered with layer 1 (softer sleep surface) on the top. For a firmer sleep surface, remove the mattress from the cover, flip the mattress, put the cover back on and enjoy a firmer sleep surface. 100% Natural Latex. Certified by the ECO-INSTITUT as 100% Dunlop processed natural latex. Sleep Science Natural Comfort 10” Latex mattress fits the dimensions of your bed Meets the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633-Federal flammability (open flame) standards Limited Warranty: 20 years against manufacturer defects Hypoallergenic, antimicrobial and dust mite resistant This luxurious, health promoting mattress comes with a beautiful silk blend and micro-suede mattress cover Sleep Science Softness Scale – Soft/Medium on one side and Medium on the other Here is the link if you would like to look at all the info - http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11496053&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|93|4914|4916&N=4001838&Mo=39&pos=0&No=31&ViewAll=40&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=4916&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&ec=BC-EC850-Cat4914&topnav= Thanks again for your help! I am so glad I found this forum! Brenda
Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #175 Jul 19, 2010 2:50 PM
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calliaz wrote:

I just wanted to add my experience to the pile here.  We purchased the Eastern King Costco Sleep Science 10" latex mattress w/ foundation and it arrived about a month ago.  Overall, I have been very pleased with the mattress.  I am a very heavy person and I was getting hip pain from side-sleeping.  I would have to wake and turn over multiple times per night.  In the last month, I can't remember waking before the alarm went off in the morning.  It's so nice! We did not flip, so I assume we still have the soft side up.  I was concerned that with my weight 10" would not be enough or that this particular mattress would be too soft.  I have found neither to be the case.  My 155-pound husband also likes the mattress (but he can sleep on almost anything).

The biggest problem we've had is...you guessed it... the foundation.  It really is awful.  I tried hard to like it.  It didn't squeak too badly the first few days.  Then it started, and got worse.  Plus, whenever I sat down on my knee or otherwise did not apply even pressure, I heard the plastic crackling.  There are clearly areas with poor support.  While I am sure people like it, it will not work for us.  So, I have started the return process.  

In place of the Costco foundation, we purchased a new bed frame from IKEA along with the Sultan Laxeby slatted base.  It's the most expensive at $200 for the king.  The new frame and base are much more expensive than the Costco frame.  However, you get what you pay for.  There is a "spring" with the new base that was lacking before.  Plus, the base can be adjusted on both sides for different firmness levels.  We've been experimenting and just a small adjustment makes a big change.

I think we will be very happy with the Sleep Science mattress and I'm glad Costco has such a great return policy.  I have been dreading buying a mattress for years because I can't tell in a store how I'm going to like a mattress long-term.  Not feeling that stress has been wonderful.


Hi: How do you adjust the firmness levels with the slattted base?

Will the latex mattress become firm if you are able to adjust the firmness level? I mean if you have soft side of latex on upside how can it feel firm by adjusting the slatted base?

This is very confusing.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #176 Jul 20, 2010 1:17 AM
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Roy,

 

The slatted base has 42 slats.  Of those slats, 15 have double slats.  When the two slats are adjusted to be held tightly together, they are firmer.  When you adjust the slider so that the slats are apart, it's softer.  I can't say if the foundation will make the mattress itself firmer.  However, the IKEA base is more firm than the Costco base.  So, by changing the base I did adjust the firmness of the overall combination.  The firmest possible would be to put the mattress on a concrete floor, but that's not really good for the mattress.  But, doing that would tell you how firm the mattress itself is, I guess.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #177 Jul 20, 2010 8:59 PM
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calliaz wrote:

Roy,

 

The slatted base has 42 slats.  Of those slats, 15 have double slats.  When the two slats are adjusted to be held tightly together, they are firmer.  When you adjust the slider so that the slats are apart, it's softer.  I can't say if the foundation will make the mattress itself firmer.  However, the IKEA base is more firm than the Costco base.  So, by changing the base I did adjust the firmness of the overall combination.  The firmest possible would be to put the mattress on a concrete floor, but that's not really good for the mattress.  But, doing that would tell you how firm the mattress itself is, I guess.


Hi Thanks so much.

 

I am technically challenged.

How hard is it to put the IKEA bed together?

and what about the slats? How do you put them together and how do you attach them to the bed if they do not come already attached to the bed.

Thanks.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #178 Jul 21, 2010 11:13 AM
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calliaz wrote:


In place of the Costco foundation, we purchased a new bed frame from IKEA along with the Sultan Laxeby slatted base.


calliaz, how sturdy is that slatted base? Does it look like the slats might fall out of the rubber holders any time soon? Also, how does it fit onto the frame you got? Is your frame just a frame or does it include a wood foundation? What I'm looking to find out is if the slats could just sit on top of the foundation I already have.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #179 Jul 21, 2010 2:28 PM
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roy1 wrote:

 


Hi Thanks so much.

 

I am technically challenged.

How hard is it to put the IKEA bed together?

and what about the slats? How do you put them together and how do you attach them to the bed if they do not come already attached to the bed.

Thanks.


Roy,

 

It's not mentally difficult, just time-consuming.  First, you build the frame.  It's just the four sides with a metal rail you screw into pre-drilled holes.  You also have to put on some tension rods and 2 brackets to hold the center bar. That part took no more than 45 minutes. Then, you open the foundation box and get to work. First, you screw together 4 pieces (king is like making 2 twins, so you do everything twice). This makes a big rectangle.  Then you have to insert these rubber holders all along each side. Next, you have to take each of the slats (84 for the King) and thread it through a fabric ribbon.  Then you have to put the ends into the rubber holders on each side.  Some of the slats are actually doubles held together with slider clips. Once you have the foundation together, it just sits inside the frame on those metal rails.  For the king, you have to screw on two additional support pieces that hold the two pieces of foundation together.  The foundation took about 2 hours. It didn't require special tools or a lot of thought, just time.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #180 Jul 21, 2010 2:33 PM
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cynicaljones wrote:

 


calliaz, how sturdy is that slatted base? Does it look like the slats might fall out of the rubber holders any time soon? Also, how does it fit onto the frame you got? Is your frame just a frame or does it include a wood foundation? What I'm looking to find out is if the slats could just sit on top of the foundation I already have.


Cynical,

 

I think it is very sturdy.  You really have to push to get the slats in and most of it is held together with tension.  I don't foresee any of them coming out. The slats themselves are strong birch. The foundation, when assembled, is like a unit.  The slats and everything are attached to it's own frame.  So, you could likely set it in any frame that has rails.  I am not sure about setting it on a solid surface.  The salesman seemed to indicate that would not be wise, but since we weren't planning to do it, I didn't ask.  The foundation sits on rails set along all the frame sides and the center rail that came with the frame (king).

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #181 Jul 21, 2010 3:17 PM
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calliaz wrote:


Roy,

 

It's not mentally difficult, just time-consuming.  First, you build the frame.  It's just the four sides with a metal rail you screw into pre-drilled holes.  You also have to put on some tension rods and 2 brackets to hold the center bar. That part took no more than 45 minutes. Then, you open the foundation box and get to work. First, you screw together 4 pieces (king is like making 2 twins, so you do everything twice). This makes a big rectangle.  Then you have to insert these rubber holders all along each side. Next, you have to take each of the slats (84 for the King) and thread it through a fabric ribbon.  Then you have to put the ends into the rubber holders on each side.  Some of the slats are actually doubles held together with slider clips. Once you have the foundation together, it just sits inside the frame on those metal rails.  For the king, you have to screw on two additional support pieces that hold the two pieces of foundation together.  The foundation took about 2 hours. It didn't require special tools or a lot of thought, just time.


Too much trouble. Don't want it.

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #182 Jul 29, 2010 2:43 PM
Joined: Jul 29, 2010
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Hi everyone, The beds were removed from the Costco website only about a week ago, but are back very quickly.  It seems the prices may have gone up though.  The King with NO foundation is $1599.99.  Does anyone know if this is an increase?  My loss for waiting I guess!  Does anyone have any idea/guess or insider scoop if these are going to go on sale in the next few months??  Just my luck I'll order and they'll come down in price!

Also, I'm very interested in how SS fireproofs these mattresses.  The website states "Meets the requirements of 16 CFR Part 1633-Federal flammability (open flame) standards".  I know many manufacturers use silk wool or other materials, but the majority use formaldehyde or similar chemical mixes.  Any idea what SS is using??

 

Thanks for any info,

Grounded

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #183 Jul 29, 2010 4:28 PM
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Hi again everyone, well I wrote to South Bay International with a few questions and they responded very quickly.  Below I have pasted the reply to my question.  I am thrilled to hear that it is a non-chemical solution to meet the fire-proofing requirements.

 

Hello:

 

Thank you for your interest in our product.  We use a Fire Retardant muslin fabric on all of our mattresses to meet the 1633 Flammability requirements.  This is a non-chemical solution for fire retardant.

 

 

The FR Muslin cover is sewed around the mattress and then we put the zip on silk/micro sued cover on top of that.  Our mattress cover is removable and washable, where as the muslin must be stitched on to specifications to meet the 1633 requirements.  All Costco typically has us put on the marketing is that we meet 1633.  I will bring up your suggestion.

 

Thank you,

 

Customer Service

South Bay International

Re: New Natural Latex Beds on Sale Now at Costco
Reply #184 Aug 8, 2010 10:40 PM
Joined: Aug 8, 2010
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Thanks everyone for your postings.  Last month I ordered the Queen size latex mattress with foundation and it was delivered yesterday.  (Took less than 3 weeks.)  Delivery was great, but I have some concerns with the bed itself and was hoping to get some opinions.

1)  The tag on the mattress states that it is 126 pounds.  The costco site says that the queen mattress is 143 pounds.  Is anyone's mattress tag weight much less than what is stated at Costco?  Is a 17 pound difference significant when you are dealing with latex?  (My mattress manu date is May 2010.)

2)  My mattress height is 9" on side side, and almost 9 1/2" on the other.   Is anyone's mattress less than 10"?  (Or do manufacturers normally 'round up' to 10"?)

3)  When I sit on one side of the bed and stand up, I hear a whistling sound.  it actually scared my dog!  Does anyone's mattress do this?  (I'll have to rotate the mattress to see if it makes the same sound on the other side.)

I really, really wanted a new bed and was pretty disappointed after my first night sleeping on it -- I woke up several times during the night cause it felt hot (the room temp was only 62 degrees) and my back was aching.  I actually woke up with a lower back ache, which is unusual for me cause I can usually sleep on anything without a problem.  My husband didn't have any problems last night.  I may have to try the firm side.  (I'm 5'2" & 130 pounds, my husband is 5'8" & 180 pounds)  The foundation is a little creaky, but no worse than my old boxspring.

I really want to love this bed so I'll give it more time.  But I may have to return it to costco if it continues to not meet expectations.