Re: "Spiral spun latex"? Need opinions please!
Reply #15 Jul 13, 2011 10:16 AM
Joined: Jun 16, 2011
Points: 171
Latex mattresses, yes. Toppers, no. Costco has one but it's over 30 ILD and I don't want that. You're right, it's very tough to buy something "blind", which is why I keep bugging everyone with my questions! I think I have all the info I need now to make my decision. Thanks to all for advice and links.smiley

proof1st wrote:

There's really no place locally in canada that carries latex toppers or mattresses?

 

It is tough to tell what works for you without trying it in person - but if you must buy it sight unseen, going in increments is the second best way to go. Could you try the FBM topper and see what you think, then if you need more, purchase another layer?

Re: "Spiral spun latex"? Need opinions please!
Reply #16 Jul 13, 2011 11:12 AM
Joined: Apr 20, 2011
Points: 65
DoreenA wrote:

I could order a latex topper here in Canada from a place The Mattress and Sleep Company, but one of the few I see is $385 (including cotton cover) for a full size and it's composed of:

 

  • 2 inch latex: Talalay latex
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    • 30% natural rubber tree latex
    • 70% synthetic latex

     

    I wouldnt say that price is totally out of whack - for example Sleep like a bear's price for a 2" full size blended talalay topper is 272 with no cover. Covers can be tough to find cheap. SLAB's covers go for over $100. of course you may not need a cover...  Another reason so many go for Foam by mail, along with the good prices on the latex, they basically throw in a terry cloth cover for cheap.

    I can tell you my impressions on latex toppers - I tried 14 ild and 19 ild 3" toppers and definitely felt the encompassing floating-on-a-cloud feeling with both. I tried the 14 ild on a much firmer bed and it wasnt the same, I could feel the firmer surface through the topper - bottoming out I guess you'd call it. Doing the same with the 19 ild, it didnt feel like it bottomed out - still good and soft. I do think incrementally softer layers make a difference, but one layer may work for you if you find the right combination of support/softness and thickness.

    I cant speak from experience but many do say the FBM 20 ild is firmer than other manufacturers 20ild. something to consider if youre thinking of going that route.

    Whatever you choose, keep us updated as to your results!