Who has the cheapest Dunlop latex in 1-2" thickness?
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I've searched the net and this forum and have not found a clear answer to this: Who sells Dunlop latex in 1" to 3" thicknesses? Does anyone with a return or exchange policy sell Dunlop latex? So far about all I've found is full mattresses cores... Just found this: Can someone look at the picture and tell me : isn't this Dunlop latex? I didn't see anywhere in the description that it says Dunlop but as I recall, it looks like Dunlop... no? but it says "natural" latex... http://www.absolutecomfortonsale.com/latexfoam.htm#prices This message was modified Feb 3, 2008 by jimsocal
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I wrote FoamSweetHome and this is what they told me about their Dunlop. It's definitely more than I want to pay. We only have 3” in a Twin XL, the cost is $350. I saw this on another site, though. Cheaper prices and I thought I heard that Natural Sense is made with the Dunlop process. Does anyone know if this is true? http://www.foamorder.com/mattress_pads.html jimsocal wrote: I've searched the net and this forum and have not found a clear answer to this:<p>Who sells Dunlop latex in 1" to 3" thicknesses? Does anyone with a return or exchange policy sell Dunlop latex?</p><p>So far about all I've found is full mattresses cores...</p><p>Just found this: Can someone look at the picture and tell me : isn't this Dunlop latex? I didn't see anywhere in the description that it says Dunlop but as I recall, it looks like Dunlop... no? but it says "natural" latex...</p><p>http://www.absolutecomfortonsale.com/latexfoam.htm#prices |
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I just found this one: http://www.northernnaturals.com/latex_mattress_topper.html It is Dunlop and they say it is ILD 24. For Dunlop, would that be enough for the lower back zone? Probably not, eh? Dang, the prices aren't bad either if you get a King and cut it in half for 2 twins... But I need the Dunlop for my midsection zone... so I am guessing I'll want something more like a 30-36 ILD, no? |
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There is also this website, that was mentioned by mattressmom in an earlier thread: http://organicselections.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=127_41 They carry 2 inch toppers in both soft (20-27) and medium (28-38) ILDs. I am looking at these if the Brylane Talalay topper doesn't work out. I think mattressmom ordered a piece for her daughter to sleep on from this company, so maybe she can weigh in on what the quality is like (and where it is made). Another pretty good price on 100% natural (Dunlop) latex, is: https://www.sleepwarehouse.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=35 I e-mailed them and they said that their latex was manufactured by a company out of Malaysia... This message was modified Feb 4, 2008 by kimmcgov
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I've been searching for a Dunlop topper too, and with an added requirement--blended. The few Dunlop toppers, or even full cores all seem to be natural Asian (Sri Lankan, Malaysian etc.) I'm just not convinced of the quality control of "jungle" latex. It's really a shame everyone seems to have jumped gung-ho on the Talalay wagon. Dunlop is just so much more comfortable. Jim-- 24 ILD is pretty soft, although in Dunlop not quite as soft as Talalay. In a 1 or 2 inch size it might make a nice top layer, but it would not give you much mid-back support. You are correct in that you should be looking for something in the 30 to 36 range, but bear in mind, Dunlop has a firmer, more solid feel than a comparable Talalay ILD, so you might want to err a bit on the softer side, unless you are really looking for something very firm under your hips. |
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Reminder: Foamsource (Boulder, CO) is/was closing out some 2" zoned dunlop toppers. Foamsource is a very reputable seller, and belongs on anyone's short list. |
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We are very happy with the two six inch Dunlop cores in medium we got from Organic Selections - which they say is around 32 ILD. I got a twin for my 13 year old daughter and a twin XL for my 17 year old 74 inch 180 pound son who had been sleeping on a 75 inch full size bed. The kids are very different sizes but are both happy with the firmness - which Organic Selections says is their most popular. They were vacuum packed - shipped directly from the supplier in Cerritos, CA. From the description, it sounds like the latex is Sleep Comp's NaturaLux. One side is slightly firmer than the other side - just like the three inch layers on our Savvy Rest mattress. We put the soft side up. Personally, I wouldn't like anything softer than this medium core over a solid foundation. The kids' six inch cores feel very much like our Savvy Rest mattress as currently configured. I wasn't concerned about their return policy because I was very sure about what we wanted for my daughter. I had my son try her bed before we ordered the second one for him. The quality is excellent, well packaged, no smells or weirdness of any kind. I figured if things didn't go well, we are close enough to the retailer in rural Iowa, we could have returned it in person. Although I didn't get a UPS tracking number, both mattresses were shipped from CA the day after I ordered them and arrived in Wisconsin exactly a week after I placed the orders. If you have concerns, you could call the toll free number. Very nice people to deal with but be sure to ask for the person who knows about the latex. Their prices were the best I found but I didn't spend lots of time looking. They said they'd match prices if you found the same thing cheaper somewhere else. This is their return policy - "If you are not satisfied with your order, please contact us within 2 weeks by email: organicorder@lisco.com and we will arrange a replacement, or exchange; or if the item is in new condition, a refund for the full merchandise amount." This message was modified Feb 4, 2008 by mattressmom
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Part of the description of the six inch cores includes; "Available in both a traditional pincore design, or with an innovative "5 Zone" pincore design for added comfort and lumbar support. Manufactured by a plant that is ISO 9001 certified, the mark of excellence and consistency in any industry." It sounds like you could custom order a zoned core if you ask about it. We got the plain pincore version. Here's Sleep Comp's site: http://www.sleepcomp.com/ http://www.sleepcomp.com/sc1-naturalux.html |
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cloud9, you might want to seek out Sleep Comp's blended Dunlop "Duratex" described below. I have no clue where you'd find it. Maybe you could contact Sleep Comp. http://www.sleepcomp.com/sc1-duratex.html "DURATEX A precision blend of natural and synthetic latex. Specially engineered for optimum resilience and durability. This product is poured using the Dunlop process and features our unique "3 Zone" pincore design for added lumbar support. Also available with our exclusive "side rail track" edge support system. Extra firm, high density polyfoam rails laminated to a solid latex core allow you to offer a plusher sleeping surface without sacrificing a clean firm edge." |
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mccldwll wrote: Reminder:<BR>Foamsource (Boulder, CO) is/was closing out some 2" zoned dunlop toppers. Foamsource is a very reputable seller, and belongs on anyone's short list. Cloud9, You might want to take a look at this. I wrote to Matt at Foamsource and he told me the Nu-rest topper comes from a company named Arpico. It's 15% natural and 85% synthetic. I think the zoning is 22-28-22 ILD. It is another one I'm considering, but wondering if the 28 ILD would be enough pressure relief for my hips (as a side sleeper). Mattress mom seems the most familiar with Dunlop. What does she think? |
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BeddyBye wrote: I wrote FoamSweetHome and this is what they told me about their Dunlop. It's definitely more than I want to pay.<BR><BR>We only have 3” in a Twin XL, the cost is $350.<BR><BR>I saw this on another site, though. Cheaper prices and I thought I heard that Natural Sense is made with the Dunlop process. Does anyone know if this is true? <BR><BR>http://www.foamorder.com/mattress_pads.html About their toppers,Foamorder says: "You may add comments to your shopping cart to switch to a Talalay style latex for an additional 20%." Which must mean the ones you see there on the web site are Dunlop... |