Memory Foam v Pocket Springs with Foam

ihatecaptcha

madcatwoman wrote: »

What about the cool or climate control covers - does anyone have experience of using these and which one would they recommend.

I have an Outlast mattress cover, which I got from John Lewis. JL call it a Cool mattress cover. I think it's great. It made a big difference to my comfort -- I was waking up at night because I was too hot.

I went for Outlast rather than Coolmax because the Outlast website is very informative about what the stuff actually is and how it works. See http://www.outlast.com/index.php?id=95&L=0 to learn all about microencapsulation of phase change materials.

Tim_Deegan

ihatecaptcha wrote: »

I have an Outlast mattress cover, which I got from John Lewis. JL call it a Cool mattress cover. I think it's great. It made a big difference to my comfort -- I was waking up at night because I was too hot.

I went for Outlast rather than Coolmax because the Outlast website is very informative about what the stuff actually is and how it works. See http://www.outlast.com/index.php?id=95&L=0 to learn all about microencapsulation of phase change materials.

You just said in this thread that you bought a Warren Evans mattress: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=90735494

Do you have many mattresses?

ihatecaptcha

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

You just said in this thread that you bought a Warren Evans mattress: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.php?searchid=90735494

Do you have many mattresses?

Huh? I did buy a Warren Evans mattress. And I bought an Outlast mattress cover to cover it.

mishkanorman

i purchased a memory foam mattress from ebay nearly 2 years ago now (i think ?)

my observations,

it is without doubt the most comfortable mattress i have ever slept on,
its hotter, this summer was fine though and we still had a duvet on throughout. im looking forward to this winter and being snuggled in my bed !
it took me at least a week to get used to, not a way in the world could i have gone into a shop and had a bounce on one and appreciate the comfort it gives,

HTH OP

mishka

Tim_Deegan

ihatecaptcha wrote: »

Huh? I did buy a Warren Evans mattress. And I bought an Outlast mattress cover to cover it.

Sorry I didn't read it right.

Don't Warren Evans do a mattress with a climate control fabric built in?

ihatecaptcha

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

Sorry I didn't read it right.

Don't Warren Evans do a mattress with a climate control fabric built in?

No idea. You could probably find out on their website, or ring them up.

Tim_Deegan

ihatecaptcha wrote: »

No idea. You could probably find out on their website, or ring them up.

I'm not interested in buying one. But it is usually much cheaper to have it as an option on a mattress.

ihatecaptcha

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

I'm not interested in buying one. But it is usually much cheaper to have it as an option on a mattress.

Not sure I see what your point is, if you're not interested in buying one, but in any case you're comparing apples with oranges. I wasn't looking for a mattress with optional Outlast, I wanted a mattress protector, and I chose one with Outlast because I figured it would add to my sleeping comfort, and it has. Satisfied customer!

"Cheapest option" is not necessarily "best buy" if it's not what you actually want. In fact, there's no greater waste of money than buying something that's not what you want, just because it's cheaper. IMO.

Tim_Deegan

ihatecaptcha wrote: »

Not sure I see what your point is, if you're not interested in buying one, but in any case you're comparing apples with oranges. I wasn't looking for a mattress with optional Outlast, I wanted a mattress protector, and I chose one with Outlast because I figured it would add to my sleeping comfort, and it has. Satisfied customer!

What I'm saying is that it is far better value in the long run to buy a mattress with a climate control cover built in, and then get an ordinary mattress protector. This is because the mattress protector is more likely to wear out due to washing etc.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not criticising you at all, as it is completely up to you which way around you do it. I give advice for other people who may be considering various options for buying a bed.

ihatecaptcha wrote: »

"Cheapest option" is not necessarily "best buy" if it's not what you actually want. In fact, there's no greater waste of money than buying something that's not what you want, just because it's cheaper. IMO.

I agree, the cheapest isn't always the best option. What I am pointing out to other people is that Warren Evans are very over priced, as many shops are. And that they can get far better for far less. This is a money saving site afterall.

ihatecaptcha

Tim_Deegan wrote: »

I agree, the cheapest isn't always the best option. What I am pointing out to other people is that Warren Evans are very over priced, as many shops are. And that they can get far better for far less. This is a money saving site afterall.

I think you are leaving out the factor of being able to try out mattresses before you buy, and see for yourself what they feel like. Of course it's perfectly true that trying out a mattress in a shop is not the same as sleeping on it, but it does give you an idea of the difference between various methods of construction, various degrees of firmness, etc. A far better idea than you can get from buying a mattress by mail order, i.e. online. In a showroom you can see what you're buying -- big difference, for me. But it does cost money to provide that facility. London showrooms don't come cheap. To me it's reasonable that the prices reflect both the quality of what you're buying and also the retailer's overheads.

It's two different models of selling/buying. The online retailing model may suit some customers, while the Warren Evans, showroom-style retailing model may suit others. Both models have advantages and disadvantages, for the customer.