How significant is the difference between 2-4" on a Latex Mattress Topper?
My fiance and I are looking into getting a latex mattress topper (NOT memory foam!).
Most of our shopping is being done online, and while the reviews are good for both 2-4" pads, we’re not sure how much is really necessary.
We want to make our bed more comfortable, but with the large price difference per inch, we really don’t want to get a thicker one than we need.
If anyone has used a 2 or 3" latex mattress topper and had good results- or poor results- we’d like to know.
Which thickness would you recommend?
There is a distinct difference.
If you were to lay both on the floor and lay on them you would bottom out very quickly and the latex would seem harder in a 2′ inch version even if the ILD or IFD were the same. The other big difference is the process of making the latex: Dunlop or Talalay. Dunlop is denser like a pound cake and Talalay is more like an angel food cake. Even with the same ILD they would feel different. I have a slight preference for Dunlop but over all if you like a very cloud like feel you may want to consider Talalay. I prefer the 3"
What is IFD or Initial Force Deflection?
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2009/04/13/what-is-ifd-or-initial-force-deflection/?
There is a distinct difference.
If you were to lay both on the floor and lay on them you would bottom out very quickly and the latex would seem harder in a 2′ inch version even if the ILD or IFD were the same. The other big difference is the process of making the latex: Dunlop or Talalay. Dunlop is denser like a pound cake and Talalay is more like an angel food cake. Even with the same ILD they would feel different. I have a slight preference for Dunlop but over all if you like a very cloud like feel you may want to consider Talalay. I prefer the 3"
What is IFD or Initial Force Deflection?
http://www.stlbeds.com/articles/2009/04/13/what-is-ifd-or-initial-force-deflection/?
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