latex 70 density

[requin]

I just saw a tag on my latex topper that says the density is 70. So what's that mean, people who know about ild or whatever? Just curious.
(it's a nice comfort level for me, but it's too hot, so honestly I just might have to figure out some way to sleep w/out it..which is a shame if I end up there).

 

[budgy]

a lot of companies measure their firmness and quality via density ratings. although to be honest, I have no idea what those numbers stand for in terms of units of measurement. a little perplexing indeed.

 

[gunman4440]

ILD - basicly how much weight it takes to compress one qubic foot of the tested material 1 inch.

Are you sure it said 70 ILD and maybe not 20 ILD? 70 seems pretty firm for a topper!

Gunman4440

 

[budgy]

its definitely not an ILD rating. I know Latex Green measures their cores in density, they bring them in measurements of 70, 80 or 90 and its cast right into the rubber core itself.

 

[gunman4440]

budgy wrote:
its definitely not an ILD rating. I know Latex Green measures their cores in density, they bring them in measurements of 70, 80 or 90 and its cast right into the rubber core itself.

Great! Let's find more ways to make things more confusing!!!

Gunman4440

 

[requin]

yes, it says right on the tag: "Density 70" (the 70 was written in by hand by someone at the shop). and it is latex green iirc.

 

[Phoenix]

Here's a link to the Latex Green site that should help you translate the 70 rating into ILD. It is the softest of their latex (their cores are 75 soft-medium, 85 medium firm, and 95 extra firm)

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www.latexgreen.com

Phoenix