Would additional 3" (16-18 ILD) layer be better than 2" on top of existing latex mattress (3" med layer over 3" firm) for 175lb side sleeper,or would this typically be too soft, ie, would I sink too much?
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My 185 lb. side sleeper husband adores this 2" latex topper - it has made all the difference in the world for him getting a good night's sleep!! It is not squishy like memory foam
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Hello Brian We purchased this for our son who happens to be 6'2 180 # after using in bed after surgery it became lumpy and indented which you couldn't like fluff out We were disappointed with it for the price Saw one at Target for less and seemed to be filled with a much firmer fill! Good luck
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Yeah I have noticed that, because I sleep alone on my queen size one and I have to switch sides every couple of months. Other wise once side would be deeper than the other :/ also its becoming a bit too soft for me.
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to me it isn't all that soft. I come in at 170, so that's close. It is softer than just having my foam mattress, on a platform base. I got this mainly for the temperature qualities because on the foam I wake up in the middle of the night sweating bullets and have to get changed. Now I don't because latex doesn't hold the heat. Latex is a little springy so it took me a couple of days to get used to that but overall I am very happy with it. Maybe the 4 in. would be a little softer but it would be more springy. I bought a fit bit one and I check my sleep every day and I get nights where I am like a stone for 5 hours, just out and dead asleep, which I hadn't had for years. So it is more comfortable than no topper and much cooler than the foam. After 3 or more months I would say I am very happy with this. I no longer search for the perfect mattress, topper or sheets, which I had been searching for, for YEARS! I hope this helps.
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Good morning. Forgive my delay in responding, in the hospital attending to my Dad... You are right in that the Encase Protctive Cover has a significant amount of play with regard to the depth, but though I am rather anal with my bedding, have not found this cover in any way uncomfortable, having placed the 'slack' side-which has elastic running around its perimeter- to the underside of the mattress. You do not say whether you are purchasing the cover as 'general protection,' or as a remedy for or guard against bedbugs. Having just gone through THAT horrific ordeal, let me assure you that any inconvenience that might have even remotely been perceived by the Encase Protctive Cover would have been tolerated! Once the matress pad and then the top sheet is in place, the Encase Protctive Cover cover does not move about, at all. More importantly the quality of the Encase Protctive Cover was wonderful. Soft, pliable, and without the plastic feel of several of the covers! All and all, a good choice! We are quite satisfied with them, now using the Encase Protctive Covers to protect a total of four of our mattresses and box springs. (Though I will admit to not being quite as satisfied with the box spring covers which do not seem as durable. Were I to do it again I might choose to use the mattress covers for both, despite the cost.) There you have it... Hope this has helped.
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I need to revise my response... My mattress is closer to 8" deep. Sorry about that!
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I have really bad lower back pain also - this particular mattress is VERY firm - for me personally a little too firm and not enough cushion for my hips (side sleeper) and shoulder so we just ordered and got yesterday a 3in mattress topper with a 4lb density which seemed to really help - my husband loves the firm mattress and had no complaints. If this is too firm you might look at the 14 inch from innovations - apparently that one is a bit softer.
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I had similar issues with my roomy. I finally just bought it for the King bed and now he really likes it. I wouldn't want the drop off between us if only covering 1/2 of bed. Can't answer if it would shift. JUST BUY IT! Only 2-1/2 inches but makes a world of difference if bed is too firm. Not good for soft mattress.
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We didn't use a separate cover since the pad is heavy enough that it doesn't move. We used a mattress cover that was simply deep enough to cover both mattress and latex. Since we purchased a basic, firm mattress that wasn't too thick with this solution in mind, it works great. There are also covers that completely zip around a mattress if you want to go that route, but as I have a king-size mattress (unwieldy) and wanted to be able to periodically launder the cover, we didn't do that.
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I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch... » Read More I've tried this out on a hard floor; it's definitely not an adequate mattress by itself. I think 8 inches is about the minimum thickness for a memory foam mattress.IMO, the minimum density for a stand-alone mattress should be 5lb/cu.ft. I think this product is 3lb/cu.ft. The lower density means a shorter life-span and a softer feel.IMO, the perfect memory foam bed consists of an 8 inch thick 5lb/cu.ft. density base with a 3 inch thick 3lb/cu.ft. top.If I may recommend a topper... Sleep Better 3-Inch Visco Elastic Memory Foam Mattress Topper, KingGood luck! « Show Less
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I had exactly the same complaint about my old pillow, and exactly the same dilemma as yours: which height and firmness I should specify for the new one. I'm also a (mostly) side sleeper. I believe the "right" answer will end up being a matter of personal preference. What worked for me may not feel right to you. That said, here's my experience: I rolled the dice and ordered the High and Firm pillow. I unpackaged it and thought "This thing is too big and hard" but I followed the manufacturer's reco and let it sit, unused, for a couple of days. Then I gave it a try and I found it to be perfect from Day One. 19 months later, I'm still loving the pillow.
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Not here I weigh 205 lbs I'm a body builder I tend to sleep about a foot from the edge of the bed because my 2 labs sleep on my bed with me.I've began to notice that the spot I'm sleeping in is much softer than the rest of the mattress.If I move over to the middle of the mattress it's like being on a new mattressI still wake up feeling great better than some $900 plus mattresses i've recently had
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I love this mattress! I have laid on an all latex mattress and it felt more like memory foam. This mattress has more spring to it.
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At Ultimate Sleep, we offer two types of Latex, the 100% Natural (Dunlop) Latex and a Talalay Latex which is a blend of the botanical and man-made latexes. Both are available in softer ILDs -- the Dunlop in: 16 - 18 (Medium-SOft) and 24 - 27 (Medium-Firm); and the Talalay in: 15 - 19 (soft), 22 - 27 (Medium), and Medium-Firm (28 - 30). The choice of ILD range and also thickness is totally determined by your own preferences as far as how much softness and how deep of a softness you wish to add. Thanks!
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Received this info from the vendor.The 5.5" of HR foam is a very firm, very dense foam. It has an ILD rating of 32.The 3" of latex is can be any ILD from 19-44 depending on the comfort level. All of our latex comes from Latex International.The soft reflex foam I am not sure of the density, but we purchase that from Carpenter Foams.
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We have had the King Eurotop Ult Dreams mattress for 2 years now. My wife and I are both around 175 lbs and we ended up order a level 8 softness. There are significant valleys and indents where my wife and I sleep. I was really hoping I would have liked this bed a lot more, but after 2 years I am considering buying a different mattress. This could be my fault for getting an 8 instead of a 5 or 6, but i just thought that the bed would have held its shape much longer. A little disappointing.
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i don't have anything to measure that exactly but if seems like it about medium-firm in density for both layers. but the top memory foam layer seems like it might be softer than the base layer. when on my side with my elbow straight down pointing into the mattress the ILD seems is minimal compared to any spring mattress or couch cushion.