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Has anyone done this? I've tried out the Original Mattress Factory latex at the showroom and I like it. I am interested in making my own, however, to save costs and to eliminate the 1" poly layer. I need a CA King, so the costs get much higher at this size. I like the 9" bed which I believe is comprised of 6" of 32 ILD Talalay latex core, a 2" 19 ILD topper, and then 1" of poly foam. The cost for this mattress would come to around $1700 with tax and delivery. I can get those materials from Foam By Mail for around $1000 (no tax or shipping), using 6" 32 ILD and 2 or 3" of 20 ILD. My question is, has anyone done this? Are FBM's ILD levels comparable to OMF? I read on this forum that OMF gets their latex from Latex International. If that is true, how does Latex International compare to FMB? I have also read on here that FBM can be more firm. Any thoughts or suggestions? On another topic, box springs: I do like the quality of OMF's box spring, but without purchasing it as a set it is $120-150 more if purchased by itself (I don't remember the exact number offhand, but I know it goes from $290 if purchased with a mattress to over $400 if purchased by itself.) Any suggestions for a box spring/foundation, or is this worth the cost? I see Sleep EZ has one for $380 or so. Do you recommend that one? I live in the midwest and it does get quite humid in the summer so I understand a solid base (non-breathable) is a no-no. Thanks! |
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I live about 45 minutes from FBM, and went there one day to buy 2'' of memory foam (the pink stuff). When I asked them who made it, they would not - under any circumstances - tell me. Got quite 'snippy' about it, and said 'that's proprietary and trade-secret information". Really gotta wonder. My guess it's cheap Chinese garbage. That said, I have 2'' of it and it does seem decent quality. But very suspect and strange! |