Mattress comfort layers - latex

Hey lotus14 and mnn4532,

I am not sure I can really add a lot to this conversation.

As I read both of these situations, I think we are talking about different things. The 19ILD talalay blended topper is one of the best selling toppers in all the latex business, so I think it is entirely appropriate for many people and there is not an "overall problem with 19 ild blended latex".

For you mnn4532, you have posted this issue several times, and I am sorry it is not working out for you. Statistically speaking, I usually do not think its a "quality of foam" issue, like softening too much. But it is not to say that it could be an issue with that particular core of foam, making it break down too fast, just no way to tell. I think that this combination is not the right fit for you and your particular needs. I am not saying I have the right answer, only you can determine what you need to go on top of the leggett coils.

Lotus. of course "rapid softening" does make me concerned, but still it is really hard to tell, wasn't this the topper w/o a tag? Which doesn't mean its 2nd quality, only curious if it was averaging closer to 17 than 19...just a thought.

Sorry if I can't bring any closure for you, but it does seem you will need to try a higher density topper to get you the right mix of support and pressure relief.

Thanks
Sensei

Hey comp666,

Welcome to the Mattress Forum! . Thanks for the post.

I am going to answer a couple of things then give you some background links that may explain things better.

I would like to know if 14 ILD Blended Talalay topper will be as soft as memory foam? The feel will obviously be different, but just want to know if it will sink as much

The short answer is yes the 14ild will most likley feel softer, but its more complicated than that. Also 19ILD Talalay will not reallly feel similar to the 20ILD Dunlop latex, more info on both of these points below and in associated links. I think 19ILD talalay is good choice to try for your particular situation.

Latex and memory foam are very different materials and can't really be meaningfully compared to each other. You can read more about this at this post #2 here.

Latex is highly resilient, has a more "on the mattress" feel to it, and responds to pressure. What you feel on latex stays the same over time. You can read more about the pros and cons of latex in this article and more about the different types and blends of latex in post #6 here.

Also, what was the density / ild / brand of the memory foam you tried?

Another point, even though latex is "cooler" than memory foam, generally speaking...putting a plush talalay topper on mattress can sometimes "feel" hot becasue the latex envelops your body, thus covering more surface area....leading some people to love the feel but still be a bit too hot. Just FYI so you know going into it.

Thanks again, and please don't hesitate to ask any other questions you may have.

Sensei

Hey comp666,

Thanks for the update, 2" 3lb memory foam. I like the 3" 19ild Talalay recommendation. Now you will have a 3lb memory foam topper, Talalay and dunlop.....a basic representation of most "mattress toppers".....really interesting about the pic of alignment of body.

I can see how playing with mattresses can be an interesting hobby!

Uh oh.......hobby.....or rabbit hole?