It looks like this is the place to come!  We have a 20 year old Simmons Beautyrest, which has served us well. But it's 20 years old and the pains have started.  We went last weekend to Bedrooms and More, and tried a few.  The one that seemed the most comfortable was an Englander 5003, which is 100% natural dunlop latex with a bit of quilting on top.  I know there are some unfavorable reviews of Englander in general, but the folks at Bedrooms and More say their Englanders are made specially for them and sagging won't be an issue.  A queen set is $1,799.

I also emailed Bob at the 6 Day Mattress Store (good reviews on Yelp) and he has a Dunlop made by Emerald Sleep Systems in Tacoma for $999, and Pure Bliss Talalay products, starting at $1,399 (not sure if that's queen or not).  Question: are either of those better quality than the Englander?  Any one have experience with any of these mattresses or stores?

Any help appreciated - need sleep!

Chris

 

I understand Talalay latex is the preferred type for the sleeping surface as it results in a more uniform feel.  I heard Dunlop latex is usually used for the bed cores.

I don't know a lot about the brands you are asking about. However I recently looked at an Englander mattress that was like 90% latex with organic cotton and it seemed like a very good product. It's my opinion that Englander's spring mattresses are not very good - middle of the road at best; but that their latex mattresses have always been pretty good. This is more of an "impression" based on having looked at some and having heard a few reports of Englander latex-based mattresses, than it is actual "knowledge". As mentioned however, I think a lot of these mattresses are not 100% latex so try to find out how much is not latex (the LABEL HAS TO SAY!), and how much is pu foam and then try to find out from the distributor or manufacturer where that pu foam is. Is it in the top layers or bottom or middle layers? I would not want it in the top layer. (I seriously doubt the salesman will know and wouldn't trust him in any case).

According to the description on Bedrooms and More's website, it is "6" of Pure Natural Plush Firm Density Latex Core" and "3/4" Plush Firm Latex on each side" with "1/4" fire retardant of benign fibers - no off gassing".  Has a 100% Quilted Organic Cotton Cover.

flushpuppy wrote:

Sounds good, but ask someone to tell you the exact wording of the label.

And also is there a comfort exchange or return privilege?

Yes, you have 90 days to return it with a 15% restocking fee. I can't recall if you get the rest back or have to use the credit in-store, however.