SallySmiles
Joined: Jan 13, 2012
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Zoning in the core or in top layer?
Original Message Jan 19, 2012 2:33 pm |
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I am seeing variations in the zoning on latex mattresses and am curious which is better. Several brands use a seven inch core that is zoned for pressure and they top it with other layers of latex. Other manufacturers use cores of three to six inches, non zoned and add either another three inch layer and then a top zoned layer. Price points are not much different - they're all expensive - if I didn't have such a mess of pressure points I would not even worry about it, but I do and so I'll be testing in showrooms this weekend. I wonder which way to get these best performance and longevity as well as comfort. So, this only adds to confusion for me. Zoned base core? Zone top layer? |
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megalops
Joined: Dec 28, 2011
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Re: Zoning in the core or in top layer?
Reply #2 Jan 19, 2012 3:56 pm |
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I am seeing variations in the zoning on latex mattresses and am curious which is better. Several brands use a seven inch core that is zoned for pressure and they top it with other layers of latex. Other manufacturers use cores of three to six inches, non zoned and add either another three inch layer and then a top zoned layer. Price points are not much different - they're all expensive - if I didn't have such a mess of pressure points I would not even worry about it, but I do and so I'll be testing in showrooms this weekend. I wonder which way to get these best performance and longevity as well as comfort. So, this only adds to confusion for me. Zoned base core? Zone top layer?
Not trying to dissuade you on the zoning idea, but many have found it to be very difficult to dial in. Many have given up and switched to non-zoning. While some have found it to be excellent. I decided to try without zones first. Just a thought.
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jimsocal
Location: L.A. area
Joined: Jan 18, 2008
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Re: Zoning in the core or in top layer?
Reply #3 Jan 19, 2012 8:56 pm |
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Usually the zoning is in the top layer. Some manufacturers like Simmons and Sealy now put a firmer lumbar area or an added piece of foam in the lumbar area. Again, my advice is to just get a firm mattress with good foam (preferably latex) and good springs if you are getting springs, and then add your own topper. You can add your own zoned latex topper or just latex of various ILD's. I have tried zoning and it has not worked that well for me but it might work for some. Add your own by putting a zoned topper if you want to try it, is my advice. I am seeing variations in the zoning on latex mattresses and am curious which is better. Several brands use a seven inch core that is zoned for pressure and they top it with other layers of latex. Other manufacturers use cores of three to six inches, non zoned and add either another three inch layer and then a top zoned layer. Price points are not much different - they're all expensive - if I didn't have such a mess of pressure points I would not even worry about it, but I do and so I'll be testing in showrooms this weekend. I wonder which way to get these best performance and longevity as well as comfort. So, this only adds to confusion for me. Zoned base core? Zone top layer? |
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