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How is the graphite latex used on the Fusion mattress?

Emily asked
7th July 2014

Hi, I’m interested in your latex toppers to go on top of our mattress (currently a fairly hard not-even-pocket-sprung one, but hopefully soon to be changed to a more comfortable pocket-sprung one) and have a few questions that I hope you can help me with… 1. Is the 1cm graphite latex on both sides of the topper?

2. Does the 5cm of latex include the 1cm of graphite latex?

Or is the 1cm graphite latex added to the 5cm of latex (so making it either a 6cm or 7cm depth overall, depending on whether or not the graphite latex is on both sides) 3. I’m guessing it would be beneficial to turn the topper – is it?

4. If so, how regularly should this be done?

5. Is it really heavy / difficult to turn (it would be a king size one)?

6. What are the main pros/cons when comparing your 100% Natural Latex topper versus the 80% natural latex topper?

Thanks very much in anticipation of your help,

1 Answer
Lee Staff
answered 10 years ago

Hi Emily,

Thanks for getting in touch about our John Ryan Latex toppers. I would say from the offset that even a high-quality latex topper won’t change a bad bed! it will, however, provide a softer top layer to a mattress. I always start with this advice as obviously if you have an unsuitable bed a topper can only do so much to make it slightly more agreeable, but will never make a bad bed good.

1. The graphite latex is on both sides and is a requirement for fire retardancy, it doesn’t change the overall feel of the topper as its only 1cm so very slight. We find this method better for a toper than the chemical spray that some mattress companies use.

 

 

2. The 5cm includes the graphite latex. 3/4. Turning the topper is beneficial and will extend the longevity of the product and any wear. We recommend monthly turning and rotating of all of our products to ensure wear and settlement is even. With a topper, there should be a minimal settlement.

5. The weights of our toppers are all listed here, the kingsize topper is 22-26kg.

6. The difference between the two is the blend of latex. 100% is the highest blend and ever so slightly softer and more resilient, that said when you’re getting into the 80% upwards bracket you’re already looking at super high-quality latex compared to the shop bought offerings.

We have more on the difference here Emily.

– Lee

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