Dunlopillo latex mattress V memory foam mattress

Tim_Deegan

lizhoffman wrote:

As far as I know, Tempurpedic does not use latex in its mattresses, they use a patented version of memory foam (visco-elastic foam). Latex doesn't respond to temperature while the Tempur material softens in contact with your body. Latex also has some bounce while Tempur doesn't (or the wine-glass test shown in ads wouldn't be possible).

There are cheaper knockoffs out there where the density of the memory foam is lower, or it lacks the temperature-responsiveness ability or it's not as firm as Tempur. The basic cell-structure is different as well with cheaper foams, the cells are bigger and when they crumble (over time), there's fewer cells to take the toll underneath.

Here's more information on what cheaper memory foams are like http://www.myfoammattress.net/memory/cheap-tempurpedic.html

Tempur mattresses do contain latex foam........They are mainly latex foam, but with a layer of memory foam on top. All true memory foam mattresses have either springs or latex foam under the memory foam. The best type of memory foam mattress by far is the pocket sprung & memory foam mattresses (and I got that straight from an osteopath who used to work for Tempur, but has bought 2 of our mattresses). Tempur don't make memory foam & pocket sprung mattresses, so they certainly are not the best memory foam mattresses (they were just the first).

There are many poor quality memory foam manufacturers about, but there are also many who are just as good as Tempur.

I wouldn't be surprised to find that Tempur own the web site quoted above.

One thing I do know about Tempur is that they use dirty tricks to try and get rid of the oposition.

LyndsM

Hi there

We bought a Silentnight Contour mattress which is like a normal (but good) sprung mattress with an integral memory foam top. We are over the moon with it and have never had a better bed. Ours was around £320 online and worth every penny. I would recommend it to anyone.
We found the completely foam mattresses had no 'bounce' and were a bit solid (like sleeping on a massive fudge cake is the only way I can describe it!:rotfl: ) and the completely sprung ones were not supporting enough so this is the best of both worlds.

We love our bed!!:D

Hope you find the one!

Cheers
Lynds

wandaland

I know I am replying to an 'old' thread, but if you are still out there I was wondering if you have had problems with HEAT.

I am thinking of buying a dunlopillo mattress, but have been told that it can be very warm (though not as warm as tempura mattresses). There is a newish mattress out called dunlopillo celeste which is advertised as being cooler with a 'coolmax' cover.

Anyone tried it?
Or anyone who has had a dunlopillo bed for a while - have you suffered from excess heat?? (no smutty answers please!)

dsw_1234

We bought a memory foam mattress about 18 months ago and although it is comfortable it is very very HOT even with a coolmax cover. On that basis I wouldn't buy one again and we are considering replacing it even though it cost about £700 online. Even taking the advice about testing out mattresses in a shop it didn't show up the heat problems with memory foam as it really needs you to warm it up and this won't happen in ten minutes. Personally I would now favour a good pocket sprung with some kind of topping possibly latex.

Tim_Deegan

There are a couple of reasons that some people say that memory foam makes you too hot:

a) some manufacturers use very deep layers of memory foam, and tell people that the deeper the foam the better. The truth is that the optimum thickness for memory foam is 2" to 2 1/2". Less than this and it won't be enough to contour to your body. If the foam is too deep, then you will sink into it, and it will wrap around you making you too hot.

b)mattresses with Reflex foam and memory foam don't allow air to circulate under the memory foam to remove the heat. This obviously isn't an issue with pocket sprung and memory foam mattresses. Memory foam does actually absorb heat from your body which then reacts with it to soften it. So as long as the heat can then disperse there is no problem.

Personally I find that I sweat less with my memory foam/pocket sprung mattress than I did with my previous one.

Latex foam mattresses are slightly cooler than memory foam, but the same rules as above would still apply.

As for coolmax, it is more of a gimmick than anything else. It is more suitable for outdoor clothing where the wind will dissapate the heat. The trouble with a mattress there is no breeze (unless you have been eating beans). So although it may feel cooler when you first get into bed, it will still warm up.

somewhereweknow

I've got a DREAMS own brand memory foam matress which was the cheaper option to the dunlopillo i wanted and its lovely! Its medium/soft and i wouldnt swap it now!

kingrobert

well we purchased one of these and despite a few days to get used to it I can honestly say I have actually slept through the night withouit waking up and not too hot either I would have to give it 10/10

not a recomendation just an opinion





The Flexcell 1200 King Size Coolmax Memory Foam Mattress. This memory mattress for Breasley has a 12cm layer of high grade visco elastic memory foam and 8cm of premium reflex foam. This mattress can also be placed on any type of bed base.

Memory Foam:
This is the latest technology to hit the mattress industry. The main benefits of memory foam is it provides greater orthopaedic support by maintaining the correct alignment of the neck and spine enabling a healthier and more comfortable nights sleep.

Coolmax:
Coolmax is a highly permeable knitted stretched fabric with an excellent heat regulating capacity. The material takes moisture and excess heat away from the body creating a cool, dry and comfortable sleep every night

Non-Turn:
This mattress has a non-turn system and only requires rotating from end to end.

Vacuum-Packed Mattress:
Because the packaging is air tight no stale air can can get in or any condensation builds up, guaranteeing a hygienically fresh mattress every time. Because of this technique the mattress can be easily transported to difficult to access rooms.

steve6375

I have arthritis and recently had a hip replacement. I replaced my foam topper (good mattress underneath) with a 4" memory foam topper (cost £100). After a month I gave up with it. It was too soft and gave me a bad back. I then gave it to my 74 yr old mother to try as she likes a soft bed. After 2 weeks she also gave up and said it stopped her from moving and getting in and out of bed easily (but very comfortable).

So I would agree with comments above - an inch or 2 of memory foam is OK, but no more.

PS - I chose the firmest type of memory foam I could find.

HTH

bookduck

My Mum too has a memory matteress 3" topper, at first she found it warm, but comfotable. The mattress underneath is very firm. With age (4 years now) the mattress has lost it memory on the side she sleeps on.

She ony sleeps on one half and has now turned it over, complains that is warm again and that tit sculpts top her body, so she has difficulty turning in it.

Tim_Deegan

kingrobert wrote: »

The Flexcell 1200 King Size Coolmax Memory Foam Mattress. This memory mattress for Breasley has a 12cm layer of high grade visco elastic memory foam and 8cm of premium reflex foam. This mattress can also be placed on any type of bed base.

How anyone can sleep on a mattress with 12cm (5") of memory foam is completely beyond me. You must be completely engulfed by the mattress (like being swallowed by a giant marshmellow).

All the memory foam is there for is to contour to your body in order to give even support without pressure points. It does this with 2" of memory foam, so any extra is completely surplus to requirements. Due to the nature of memory foam the deeper it is the more you sink into it. If you sink too deep, then it will engulf you preventing any air circulation around your body, thus preventing your bodys own cooling system working properly.

As I said earlier coolmax, it is more of a gimmick than anything else. It is more suitable for outdoor clothing where the wind will dissapate the heat. The trouble with a mattress there is no breeze (unless you have been eating beans). So although it may feel cooler when you first get into bed, it will still warm up.

So it appears that this model mattress is just a series of sales gimmicks designed to misslead customers into spending more money.