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I read BillB's review the simmons Danny Seo. Unfortunately we bought ours 2 years ago and cannot return it. It is the Simmons New Hope Natural Care 'Latex'. The mattress has become way too soft, and gives us severe back aches. We hate to replace it so soon after a 2k$ investment. So, after researching this site, I'm thinking of the cheapest way to "fix" the mattress. One option is a topper. I'm not sure what ILD to choose and what thickness for this option. Another option, is to cut the mattress open and insert a 1/4 inch plywood between the top layer and foundation layer. I understand the top layer of latex is only 2" thick? Is this possible? |
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Lovegasoline wrote: One suggestion, untested, is a rubberized coco- fiber mat layer.
http://www.coco-mat.com/web/en/product/mattresses/atlas I was looking at these mattresses in person (look through the website, they have many designs and versions, some where you can relocate the coco mat to a different level(s) in the mattress sandwich). I read elsewhere (Bugsy?) that rubberized coco fiber mat is an ideal material for certain stiffening roles in bedding and upholstery, but it may be difficult to source. If it is so widely used, perhaps it can be sourced. I took them off for a few days to be able to feel the foam more, which I was able to. The downside was too much sinking in and hotter as well. So, I have gone back to using them. I have not been able to figure out why they would cause the effect, but I think it is because they essentially pull tight when I am laying on them, so it stops the heaviest areas from sinking in as much. I don't think these would cure a mattress that is way too soft, but it might help one that is a little too soft. |
| Sandman, I have the same effect from my Natura wool mattress pad. It makes the 3 inches of "medium" latex I have on top a bit firmer. I think you are correct in that the mattress pad has tucked in cotton sides which pull tight when you lay on it. It's fine with me since the latex was just a tad soft for me and now it's just right...haha. That's why I think most folks prefer the Dormeir wool pad. I believe it has stretchy knit sides and smoother stiching on top to preserve the feel of the latex. The temperature control of either is excellent. Just my 2 cents worth. |