Okay, I’d love to have advice re: the final choice of layers. This was the initial configuration suggested — very close to what I tried and loved in the store:
Top layer: 1” of talalay ILD 36
Then 1” of talalay ILD 28
Then 1” of talalay ILD 36
Then the 4” HR core: ILD 35
Same order of talalay beneath:36/28/36, so it’s flippable.
What I decided to order, however, was just slightly softer:
Top layer: 1” of talalay ILD 36
Then 1” of talalay ILD 28
Then 1” of talalay ILD 28
Then the 4” HR core: ILD 35
(etc. on the bottom)
I’ve slept on this for a week, and love it, but I’m wondering whether having a core that’s only 4" — as opposed to 6" — is structurally less sound. It seems thinner than usual. Also, I think I could stand to have it a little bit firmer; I’ve always preferred firm mattresses.
What do you think? Is the current configuration undesirable, with the 4" core? Should I go with the first configuration: 36/28/36?
It’s good to hear from you! From your post, it looks like you love your current configuration. A 4" core is structurally fine for most, how much do you weight?
I’m 170 lbs. these days, but have been over 200 in the past.
Is it worth trying out the other configuration? I think they’d happily give me the opportunity. I just spent a week in Europe (after testing the current setup); the hotel beds were firmer than this; and I’m not sure, but I may have preferred that. Hard to compare — latex is a different feeling. I take it that what I have is already pretty firm for a talalay mattress?
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If you weight less than 200 lbs then the firm HR core is excellent. I often tell my customers not to overthink their decision. If the mattress they chose feels good, provides excellent support, relieves pressure points and is low off-gassing, then it’s the right mattress for them.
Also, to avoid confusion for those reading this thread, you stated in your last reply: “what I’ve bought is organic latex” However, you told us previously that you bought Talalay? If that’s the case, then it cannot be organic.
Ah, my mistake. I meant to say “unblended” (although even that is apparently never precisely true). I think they use the word “natural”, rather than “organic”?
Thank you for the advice!
My concern was that all the mattresses I’m looking at online seem to be built with a 6-inch support layer. Mind you, with Latex Mattress Factory, a support layer can consist of one 3-inch medium stacked on one 3-inch firm. In that case, what I really have is seven inches of support, if you include the medium and firm layers on the bottom that make the mattress flippable.
somebody just told me about there experience with matelas personnel in anjou
and she talks highly from ther mattress maybe you give it a try (i didt try it yet )
so if you are buying there lease share you experience