Memory foam or Latex?
We are looking for a new mattress for our king size divan bed. We have had a look in a few stores and are, as your site suggests, somewhat bewildered by the choice!
We quite liked the feel of the Breasley Salus 1500 but wanted to check out reviews before purchase and they do not appear good. Folk seem to be saying that foam encapsulated pocket springs are a no-no but I cannot find a justification for these statements. We are keen on the idea of a topper having tried them out, but are worried about:
1. It being integral as there is not much you can do about it if you don’t like it (worried about getting too hot), plus how well do they last before going lumpy or getting a permanent memory and hence requiring replacement?
So should we get as separate one and, if so, how do you stop it moving about?
2. memory foam or latex?
It appears latex is better?
The hypo-allergenic properties are a consideration here. We have a reasonable budget so we have also looked at Vi-Spring mattresses as well, but are then confused by those as well. Is it sacrilege to consider a topper for those as well, as it seems a quality mattress with a 3” latex topper would be ideal?
Any help gratefully received!
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Hi Steve,
Good questions.
For a start off read the post on Pillow Top Mattresses.
As you have probably read on our site we are not keen supporters of any Memory Foam mattress but use latex as a far viable component for a similar price.
Your thoughts on toppers are well founded.
Ideally, the topper should marry up with the primary layer on the mattress.
So a latex mattress would ideally have a latex topper.
The depth does not have to be extravagant, 1cm or 2cm would be ideal.
As well as adding further and additional levels of comfort, it also acts as the ultimate mattress protector.
Once the topper becomes worn out from perspiration and nightly activity, the underlying mattress should be as good as the day you bought it.
Our justification for this is Savoir Beds, Marshall and Stewart and Hastens as three of the most prestigious brands provide ‘toppers’ as standard on their top of range models – each replicating the primary layer in the mattress.
To put a bottom sheet directly on to a mattress without any sort of protection is just going to reduce the life of your mattress.
I can sense your frustration, and so a good starting point for your potential purchase is to decide on your maxinum budget and see what is available for that price.
| How much to spend on a double mattress? | What can I expect for my money? |
|---|---|
| Under £500 | Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or a solid foam mattress. |
| £500 | Entry level spunbond springs with some form of synthetic upholstery. Usually one sided mattresses. |
| £750 | The beginnings of a basic pocket springs unit with 800 – 1000 count. No substantial amount of filling other than foams and synthetic materials. Two sided models. |
| £1000 | Should get you away from most low ranges and into the mid-range pocket spring models. |
| £1250 | Should get you a decent pocket sprung mattress with some Natural Fibre content. |
| £1500 | Should get you many manufacturers mid-range models with Natural Fibres |
| £1500-£2000 | Should get you a Hand Made primarily Natural Fibre Quality Mattress |
| £2000+ | You should expect 100% Natural Fibres and Traditional Hand Made Construction Method. |
| £5000+ | A Bespoke Hand Made Sleep System, High-end Spring Units & Featuring the Worlds Most Luxurious Natural Fibres. |
Once you have five or so models for the same price you can then easily see who is offering the most mattress for your money.
We do keep tabs on Bensons, Dreams, Argos and John Lewis and so we know what is available for a similar price to ours.
Please let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards Gary
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